Quick 10-Minute Yoga Poses For Busy Individuals

Physical activity is important, no matter whether you are trying to lose weight or not. However, in today’s hustling lifestyle, finding time for a workout is often challenging. International Yoga Day is around the corner and in light of the same, we spoke to Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendra, Author and Columnist, Bangalore. Scroll down to learn about the 10 minutes of simple yoga postures that can do wonders for your body and mind.

10 Minutes Quick Yoga Poses

Here are the 10 minutes quick yoga poses:

Morning Wake Up Sequence (5-10 minutes)

Begin your day with some gentle stretches and deep breaths to awaken your body and mind. Start in a comfortable seated position and take a few calming breaths. Then shift to a cow pose to warm up your spine. Follow with a few rounds of neck rolls, arm circles, and ankle rotations. End with a forward fold to give your body a gentle stretch.

Office Yoga Break (10 minutes)

While sitting at your desk, take a yoga break to release tension and increase energy. Start with some shoulder rolls and desk chair twists. Then try a desk dog pose by placing your hands on the edge of your desk and walking your feet back into an inverted V. Hold for a few breaths. Finish with some seated forward folds and side stretches.

Stress Relief Sequence (10 minutes)

Relieve stress and anxiety with calming yoga (full body yoga at home) postures. Start in an easy seated pose with your eyes closed and focus on your breath. Move through gentle backbends like camel and locust pose to open your chest. Follow with a forward fold, some hip openers like butterfly or cobbler's pose, and end in a restful child's pose.

Energizing Sun Salutations (10 minutes)

Get your blood pumping with a series of invigorating sun salutation flows. Start with a few rounds of the classic sun salutation A to sync your breath with movement. Then move into sun salutation B which adds a balancing half-moon pose. Keep flowing for 10 minutes to start your day with renewed energy.

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Travel Yoga (10 minutes)

Stay limber on the road with this travel-friendly routine that requires no equipment. Start with some seated stretches like heel drops and seated forward folds. Then move through kneeling backbends and lunges. Finish with some balanced poses and a relaxation pose you can even do in your hotel room.

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Incorporate these quick yoga poses into your daily routine for your overall well-being.

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