Ten-Minute Mornings

Give your hips and hamstrings some attention before the day gets going. In today’s 10-minute morning yoga practice, I start on my back with figure-four stretches, hamstring stretches and bridge pose, then come to standing for forward folds, low lunges, half splits, twists and malasana squats.

We explore the movements before connecting them into a flowing sequence on both sides. Keep your knees bent where you need to, use blocks if you have them, and look for a stretch that feels appropriate for you.

Today’s YouTube video:
https://youtube.com/live/4M7b17AFkco

Audio chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the audio practice
00:16 Hips and hamstrings: today’s request
00:44 Reclined figure four, hamstring stretches and bridge
03:41 Come to standing
04:11 Forward folds: lengthen before folding
05:00 Low lunge, half split, twist and malasana
06:24 Reset and explore the second side
08:17 Connect the sequence into a flow
09:49 Finish your movement practice
10:02 Today’s card: Passion
11:27 Leaving yoga grounded and energized
13:19 Make a practice of what inspires you
14:25 Closing and staying connected
14:55 Follow, review and practice live

Today’s card is Passion, depicting a forward fold: “Regular committed practice creates inspiration and energy.”

That leads me to a question about what we expect from practice. A challenging class can include effort and fatigue, but I want people to leave yoga feeling more grounded and energized. What inspires you? Walking the dog, reading, moving your body—could you give that activity a little more attention and make it a regular practice?

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Namaste.

In today’s Ten-Minute Mornings practice, we build a standing yoga flow one transition at a time: Triangle and Half Moon, Warriors I, II and III, then a little Dancer. Move with my voice, keep breathing, and take the options that work for you today.

We begin with standing Cat–Cow, twists and side-to-side movement before adding Goddess Squats and our balancing sequence. We finish the movement with Pigeon and seated twists, then explore a question that reaches beyond the mat: What is yours to offer?

Today’s YouTube video: https://youtube.com/live/gOjSJs2HHAA

Audio chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the audio practice
00:15 Standing warm-up and Goddess Squats
02:56 Triangle and the Warrior sequence
06:37 Skandasana, Half Moon and Warrior III
08:35 Adding Dancer
09:33 Winding down: Pigeon and seated twists
11:37 My way of thinking about the Warriors
12:25 Today’s card: Dharma
13:14 Purpose and your unique offering
16:31 Closing thoughts and thanks
17:25 Follow, review and practice live

Today’s card is Dharma. I identify the depicted pose as revolved hand to big toe, and the message is: “Live your purpose and know contentment.”

Your offering doesn’t have to be something nobody else is doing. There are plenty of people teaching yoga, making art and sharing ideas. What you offer is still yours because it comes through your experience, your perspective and your humanity. What unique something can you offer?

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Namaste.

In today’s 10-minute morning yoga practice, we start on our backs and work toward standing balance, carrying the same attention from the floor into each transition. There’s room to hold your knee, bend your lifted leg or put a foot down. The point is to find your grounding as you move.

I guide you through a low-back traction stretch, reclining hip opening and twists, Cat–Cow, Downward-Facing Dog and a standing sequence connecting Warrior I, Pyramid, Warrior III, standing big-toe balance, Warrior II, Triangle and low crescent lunges. Blocks are an option for Pyramid Pose.

Today’s YouTube video: https://youtube.com/live/6kJdWrfmcCs

Audio Chapters
00:00 Audio welcome
00:15 Practice introduction
00:36 Low-back stretch, hip opening and reclining twists
02:45 Cat–Cow and Downward-Facing Dog
03:55 Standing warm-up and vinyasa
04:54 Right-side standing balance flow
07:18 Left-side standing balance flow
09:46 Finish the movement and check in
10:09 Card pull: Meditation and Hero’s Pose
12:30 Closing and Hello, Friends podcast
13:00 Audio farewell

Today’s card is Meditation, depicting Hero’s Pose as I identify it in the practice: “Daily contemplation reveals the nature of consciousness.”

Hero’s Pose is seated between the heels, with blocks available for support. What stays with me is the name: this quiet, grounded seat is the shape called “hero.” I reflect on calm, thoughtful people who act when they need to and remain aware of their own reactions.

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Namaste.

What helps you find your footing—and what keeps you showing up? In today’s Ten-Minute Mornings practice, I guide us through a flowing yoga sequence that builds from grounding and shoulder opening into standing balance, then reflect on the desire that brings us back to practice.

We begin standing with interlaced-finger stretches, side bends and forward folds. From there, we move through lunges, vinyasa and kneeling balance before exploring Warrior II, Triangle, quad stretches, Warrior III, Half Moon and side plank. I offer options along the way, including lowering a knee and returning to Triangle.

Watch the accompanying YouTube practice: [YOUTUBE LINK]

If you’re practicing with the audio, let the instructions support your own experience. As I say in the introduction, move and breathe in a way that feels honest.

Chapters
00:00 Audio welcome
00:15 Standing warm-up
01:47 Repeat the shoulder-opening flow
02:27 Lunges, vinyasa and kneeling balance
03:52 Repeat on the second side
05:58 Warrior II, Triangle and quad stretches
08:26 Warrior III, Half Moon and side plank
10:18 Return to standing and slow the breath
11:08 Desire: today’s card and reflection
13:41 Namaste and practice closing
14:26 Podcast closing

Today’s card is “Desire,” with Warrior II as the stated shape. Its printed message reads: “When directed wisely, desire is a powerful ally.”

I reflect on the difference between being ruled by desire and letting it support a chosen direction. My desire to share keeps getting me out of bed, onto the mat and here with you—even when few people are watching. What is the motivating desire that helps guide your path?

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Namaste.

A little movement, a little breath, and a chance to notice where your attention is going. Join me for a morning yoga flow focused on hip opening and strength. If you’re practicing with the audio, don’t worry about doing it “right”—move and breathe in a way that feels honest.

We begin with shoulder opening and Boat Pose before moving through Malasana squats, warrior poses, peaceful warrior, extended side angle, Skandasana and a low revolved lunge. I offer options along the way, including bent knees in Boat Pose, adjusting your squat depth and choosing your vinyasa.

Watch the YouTube practice:
https://youtube.com/live/TclnIwv6C-g

Audio chapters
00:00 A welcome for audio listeners
00:12 Begin your practice
00:32 Shoulder opening and Boat Pose
01:57 Downward-Facing Dog
02:15 Malasana and warming up the flow
03:59 Right-side warrior flow
05:58 Left-side warrior flow
07:24 Final flowing round
09:59 Pause and notice your breath
10:35 Eternal Existence: card and reflection
12:36 Namaste and closing thoughts
13:48 Follow, review and practice live

Today’s card is “Eternal Existence,” depicting Warrior Three. Its printed message reads: “The body is temporary, but the true self is everlasting.”

For me, this is an invitation to care for my body in support of the spiritual lessons and work I believe we’re here to do. It’s also a reminder to notice when something temporary is taking up more of my energy, attention or worry than it needs to. Today, I’m going to see if I can catch one of those moments.

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Namaste.

On Fridays we flow. Join me for a morning vinyasa practice to ground, energize, stretch and strengthen as we head into the weekend. If you’re practicing with just the audio, don’t worry about doing it right. Move and breathe in a way that feels honest. That’s enough.

We begin on all fours, warm up the spine and move through plank, downward-facing dog and ragdoll. From there, we explore lunges, prayer twists, pyramid pose, warrior poses, extended side angle and side plank before putting the sequence together in a flowing round. I offer modifications along the way, and you can choose the vinyasa that works for you. Your breath always matters more than my cue.

Watch the accompanying YouTube practice:
https://youtube.com/live/UdoSjuZXKB4

Today’s Yoga Wisdom Oracle card is “Connection,” depicting Dancer pose. Its printed message is: “Honor and respect all life, for we are all connected.”

The reflection explores finding common ground when someone’s values feel far from our own. I share a story about an actor I worked with and how his dog helped us find a connection. We don’t have to become best friends with everyone, but we can look for small places where our humanity overlaps.

Chapters
00:00 Welcome to the audio practice
00:18 Friday flow introduction
00:33 All-fours warm-up
01:09 Plank, downward dog and ragdoll
01:53 First side: lunges, twists and standing flow
03:19 Second side: lunges, twists and standing flow
05:29 Flowing round: follow your own breath
07:18 Return to mountain and notice how you feel
07:42 Connection card and reflection
09:45 Closing thoughts and community invitations
10:27 Podcast outro

Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno
Artwork by Pablo Romero
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Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay:
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Explore Daily Flow and Ten-Minute Mornings:
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If you enjoy practicing with me, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It helps others find these freely offered practices, and I’m grateful to share this time with you.

Namaste.

Finding your balance takes attention—and sometimes a little wobbling. In this Ten-Minute Mornings practice, I guide you through a standing yoga flow that invites you to engage both legs, find a steady point of focus and keep breathing through the imperfect moments.

We begin with side bends, forward folds, Cobra and a tucked-toe Child’s Pose before moving into Tree Pose, twisting high lunges, warrior poses, Triangle and Extended Side Angle. A second, more flowing round offers optional Half Moon and standing leg extensions, with room to keep the lifted knee bent.

If you’re practicing with the audio, don’t worry about doing it right. Move and breathe in a way that feels honest. That’s enough.

Watch the YouTube practice:
https://youtube.com/live/JdiFVgYFvWI

After about 10 minutes of movement, you’re welcome to sit, stand or lie down while I share today’s oracle card and reflection.

Today’s card reading:
“Remember. The time of death is uncertain. Live well now.”
I name Shavasana during the reading.

What does it mean to live well? I reflect on the home, relationships and work I’m grateful for—and the moments when frustration makes those things harder to appreciate. Instead of turning gratitude into another “should,” we can let ourselves feel what we feel, then pause to recognize something genuinely true. Frustration and gratitude can exist together.

Audio chapters
00:00 Welcome to the audio practice
00:16 Standing warm-up, breath and side bends
02:15 Cobra, tucked-toe Child’s Pose and Downward-Facing Dog
03:05 Tree Pose and standing flow: first side
05:06 Return to standing and balance: second side
07:12 Flowing round with optional Half Moon
10:27 Rest and oracle card
10:58 Living well and genuine gratitude
12:17 Making room for frustration
12:46 Pausing for real gratitude
14:56 Grounding gratitude in something true
15:14 Namaste
15:23 Hello, Friends: Hello Irene Bremis
16:12 Follow, review and practice live

Today’s reading comes from the Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno, with artwork by Pablo Romero.

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In the closing, I mention my conversation with comedian Irene Bremis about finding joy without making it another obligation.

Hello, Friends with James Donegan:
https://dailyflow.yoga/hello-friends-podcast

Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay:
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Namaste.

Balance asks for strength and attention, but sometimes it also asks us to soften. In this morning vinyasa practice, I invite you to notice how relaxing your breath and gaze can help you stay present as you move between standing balances, twists and flowing transitions.

We begin with seated forward folds and reverse tabletop, then move through downward-facing dog, plank and cobra. The standing sequence connects chair pose, standing splits, lunge twists, wide-legged folds, goddess squat and warrior II, with figure-four chair and optional hand-to-big-toe and eagle variations. There are options to bend your knees, use blocks or keep a foot grounded along the way. If you’re following the audio, let how you feel guide your practice rather than worrying about getting everything right.

Watch the accompanying YouTube practice:
https://youtube.com/live/t9JCCR7QTjM

Chapters
00:00 Welcome to the audio practice
00:18 Practice introduction and seated warm-up
01:55 Downward-facing dog and hand grounding
02:47 Plank, cobra and flowing warm-up
03:43 Standing balance sequence: first side
06:11 Standing balance sequence: second side
08:32 Flowing round with optional hand-to-big-toe and eagle
11:54 A moment of rest
12:18 Death card and a reflection on living well
14:24 Closing thanks and Hello, Friends
15:17 Podcast closing and invitation to practice live

Our card is “Death,” depicting Savasana, with the printed message: “Remember. The time of death is uncertain. Live well now.” I reflect on the certainty of change and the choices we can make in how we treat others and ourselves. Living well can begin with something as simple as taking a breath, shifting our perspective and choosing to see love.

Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno. Artwork by Pablo Romero. Explore the deck through my affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7

Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga

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If this practice was meaningful to you, please follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with someone who might enjoy practicing with us.

Namaste.

Where you look can help you find your balance. In today’s Ten-Minute Mornings practice, I’ll cue a steady gaze as we shift from Warrior I into Standing Split. If you’re practicing with the audio, move and breathe in a way that feels honest. That’s enough.

We’ll start with standing side bends, then move through knee-to-elbow work, low lunges and half splits. We’ll build into a flow on both sides with Down Dog Split, optional Wild Thing, Warrior I and Standing Split. On the last round, I’ll invite you to follow your own breath and take your own pace.

Watch the full practice on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/Dh5J3V_Xizo

Audio Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the audio practice
00:15 Standing warm-up
01:10 Plank, knee-to-elbow work, low lunges and half splits
04:25 Downward-Facing Dog cues
04:53 Vinyasa, optional Wild Thing and Standing Split
07:43 One more round at your own pace
09:24 Ego card and reflection
12:04 Namaste and Hello, Friends
12:51 Podcast closing and live practice invitation

Today’s card is Ego. It depicts a wide-legged forward fold and reads, “Beyond ego, the self calmly endures.” I pictured the ego as a kid running around and the deeper self as the patient parent watching. When the chatter starts up, see if you can acknowledge it kindly and choose where to put your attention.

The Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck is by Anthony Salerno, with artwork by Pablo Romero.
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Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay.
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If you enjoy practicing with me, a follow or a quick review goes a long way. Thanks for spending these ten minutes with me.

Namaste.

You don’t have to get every movement right to give yourself a meaningful morning practice. Today, I guide you through a short, repeating yoga sequence with an invitation to trust your body, follow your breath and move in a way that feels honest.

We begin slowly, exploring forward folds, low lunges, down dog splits, knee-to-nose movements and high lunges. As the sequence becomes familiar, we connect one breath with one movement, giving our attention somewhere simple to land. Afterward, you’re welcome to stay standing or lie down for a brief rest while I draw our card.

Watch the accompanying YouTube practice:
https://youtube.com/live/TWlUNN55cbg

Chapters
00:00 Welcome to the audio practice
00:15 Today’s repeating yoga flow
00:39 Settle into mountain pose
01:07 Learn the sequence slowly
03:29 One breath, one movement
05:01 Bring your attention inward
05:33 Continue the repeating flow
09:25 Notice the effects and rest
09:53 Eternal Existence: Warrior III
10:20 Trust, imperfect attempts and fearlessness
12:34 Closing reflection and Namaste
13:01 Thank you and Hello, Friends
13:45 Follow, review and practice live

Today’s card is “Eternal Existence,” depicting Warrior III, with the printed message: “The body is temporary, but the true self is everlasting.”

I share my own personal interpretation of Warrior III: moving headfirst into a challenge, even when we can’t see everything ahead. This is a personal point of reference, rather than the traditional story of the warrior shapes. Our practice offers a small way to explore that trust—we move, we breathe, and a mistake doesn’t have to stop us. The reflection is an invitation to recognize the courage it takes to live in the best way you know how.

The card comes from the Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno, with artwork by Pablo Romero. Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7

I also mention my Hello, Friends conversation with comedian Irene Bremis, co-host of Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch. Find episodes and choose where to listen or watch: https://dailyflow.yoga/hello-friends-podcast

Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga

Explore Daily Flow and Ten-Minute Mornings: https://dailyflow.yoga/ten-minute-mornings

If you enjoy practicing with me, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It helps others find these freely offered practices, and I’m grateful to share this time with you.

Namaste.