Wake Up Workout

Set yourself up for a healthy, happy day by activating your body joint by joint. Full-body mobility workout. Intensity: moderate. Equipment: foam roller or ball roller (optional).

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(upbeat music) Good morning and welcome to our wake up workout. This is a really short routine that will activate your body joint by joint. Getting moving first thing in the morning is going to help you be more alert and awake so you can make healthier and happier choices throughout your day. We're going to use a foam roller to help stretch out and release those muscles. So, make sure you have one ready. Before we begin, I'd like you to take a moment to set the intention to be present for your time with me today. After all, you've made the decision to be here and move your body. So, let's make the most of it. (upbeat music continues) Of course, the mind will wander and that's totally normal. When it does, just gently bring it back to the movement that we're doing. Bringing together mind and body like this sets you up for a clearer, calmer day that's better for you and let's be real, the people around you. Now, the breath is so important so, let's start with some breathing....

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TypeWorkout

Duration24 min

About your teachers

A former Buddhist monk, Andy has guided people in meditation and mindfulness for 20 years. In his mission to make these practices accessible to all, he co-created the Headspace app in 2010.
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Eve is a mindfulness teacher, overseeing Headspace’s meditation curriculum. She is passionate about sharing meditation to help others feel less stressed and experience more compassion in their lives.
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As a meditation teacher, Dora encourages others to live, breathe, and be with the fullness of their experiences. She loves meditation’s power to create community and bring clarity to people’s minds.
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Kessonga has been an acupuncturists, therapist, and meditation teacher, working to bring mindfulness to the diverse populations of the world.
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Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love.
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