Mini Energy-Boosting Yoga Sequences

The composition of winter’s days — less sunlight and colder temperatures — may demotivate some. Yoga practice, however, is not dependent on the weather or climate.

A consistent practice, moving the body intentionally, generates the brain’s happiness, lubricates the joints, and strengthens the muscles. Here are a few mini-sequences of yoga poses that may boost your energy — mentally and physically.

Sequence: Plank Pose to Downward Facing Dog to Broken Triangle

This sequence builds intensity in an even arc if you perform it slowly while counting breaths.

• Start in Plank Pose and hold to the count of 30. Push through your palms with wide fingers. Firm your bottom, thighs, and push through your toes.
• Move to Downward Dog and hold for an eight count.
• Then, raise one leg back and high.
• Slowly swing the raised leg down and into a bent knee position as you move back into Plank. Use your core to tuck the bent knee tight into your chest. Then comes the heat building part: move the bent knee into eight small circles in one direction.
• After the last circle, thread the bent knee into Broken Triangle.

Repeat this entire sequence on each side.

Sequence: Tree Pose to Warrior III