10 minute Morning Yoga Full Body Stretch for Tight and Stiff Muscles

10 minute Morning Yoga Full Body Stretch for Tight and Stiff Muscles

Sarah Beth Yoga

Sometimes life feels heavy, mentally, and physically. Tension can build up in your shoulders, neck, and back when you’re carrying emotional stress. That’s why this gentle yoga routine focuses on releasing what no longer serves you, using the simple but powerful affirmation: “I AM FORGIVING.”

This at-home yoga video is a great choice if you're looking for online yoga classes that support both the body and the heart. You don’t need to be flexible or experienced. These beginner yoga videos online from SarahBethYoga are perfect for anyone needing a short but effective stretch to feel better.

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1. Meet Me in Seated

This pose checks in with your posture and helps align your spine.

Steps:

  • Sit tall, lengthen your spine
  • Let your shoulders relax down
  • Breathe naturally
  • Keep your awareness in your body

AFFIRMATION: “I AM FORGIVING”

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2. Neck Tension Release

This gentle stretch releases tightness in the sides of your neck.

Steps:

  • Gently drop your right ear toward your right shoulder
  • Option: Place your right hand on your head for a deeper stretch
  • Keep your left shoulder relaxed
  • Hold for a few breaths, then switch sides

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3. Thread the Needle

This pose targets shoulder and upper back tension.

Steps:

  • Start on all fours in tabletop
  • Slide your right arm under your left arm
  • Lower your right cheek to the mat
  • Reach your left arm forward or rest it where it is
  • Breathe and switch sides

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4. Puppy Dog Pose

This is a deep stretch for your chest, shoulders, and spine.

Steps:

  • Stay on hands and knees
  • Walk your hands forward
  • Drop your chest toward the mat
  • Keep hips over knees
  • Relax your head down

AFFIRMATION: “I AM FORGIVING”

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5. Half Floor Bow

This stretch opens your chest and strengthens your back gently.

Steps:

  • Lie on your belly
  • Bend your right knee
  • Reach your right hand back to hold your foot
  • Press foot into hand and lift chest slightly
  • Switch sides

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6. Belly Twists

This movement relaxes the lower back and calms the mind.

Steps:

  • Lie on your back
  • Hug both knees into your chest
  • Drop your knees to the right
  • Extend arms out and look to the left
  • Breathe, then switch sides

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7. Child’s Pose

This resting pose seals your practice and brings stillness.

Steps:

  • Kneel on the mat
  • Sit your hips back to your heels
  • Stretch your arms forward
  • Rest your forehead on the mat
  • Take deep breaths and relax

AFFIRMATION: “I AM FORGIVING”

This pose is a gentle, restorative yoga position that helps you relax your mind, stretch your hips and lower back, and release tension making it a favorite in the SarahBethYoga subscription for anyone seeking a soothing way to unwind and reconnect during their practice.

Namaste.


Ready to Move Forward with Forgiveness?

If you're feeling stressed, tight in your neck and shoulders, or simply looking for a gentle moment of peace, this session is a beautiful place to begin. The full yoga flow in this video is designed for all levels—especially if you’re new to the practice or exploring gentle movement at home.

Join SarahBeth in this calming yoga video and give your body and mind the gift of forgiveness, breath, and intentional movement. This is part of a series of beginner yoga videos online that support your emotional well-being as much as your physical flexibility.

Watch the full video on YouTube here:

10 min Morning Yoga Full Body Stretch for Tight, Stiff Muscles


Final Thoughts

Practices like this remind us how powerful it can be to pause, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves. Whether it’s through gentle stretches, mindful movements, or quiet moments of reflection, you’ve taken an important step toward physical and emotional well-being. And the best part? You can continue this journey at your own pace, on your own time, through flexible online yoga classes that fit easily into your lifestyle.

With SarahBethYoga, you can access yoga videos for home practice that fit your schedule and support your wellness goals. From SarahBethYoga online videos, yoga for stress relief videos, enjoy daily yoga videos online that help you feel stronger, calmer, and more connected—anytime, anywhere.


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Hi, I'm Sarah Beth! With over 15 years of experience as a yoga instructor for millions of yogis around the world, I'm here to help you stretch, strengthen, tone, de-stress, and peel back the layers to becoming your best self through yoga.