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Energizing Morning Yoga Poses  Kick off your day with these
invigorating movements Written by  Pamela Newton Canyon Ranch
Reviewer:   A morning yoga session at home—even a brief one—can
boost your mood and energy, and help you start your day on a
positive note. While there’s a wide array of yoga poses to
choose from, performing poses that activate your nervous system
can provide the stimulation you need after you wake up.
Backbends tend to be energizing, for example, while standing and
balancing poses get your heart pumping and help sharpen your
senses.  For an invigorating morning practice, consider the
following five postures to awaken your body, mind and spirit.
*Note: The following poses are for those who have had some yoga
experience.   Half Sun Salutation (ardha suryanamaskar)  This is
a short vinyasa, or series of movements coordinated with breath.
Start out standing in Mountain Pose (tadasana): Position your
arms by your sides and press all fou