As one who lives a busy lifestyle, I have found that there are many ways to incorporate yoga into my day. One long session of poses (asanas) is not the only way to receive the benefits of yoga. I have found that several 5-minute sessions throughout the day can be just as therapeutic. If you enjoy yoga as I do and have a hard time finding ways to fit your workout in, read on to find out five ways to sneak in smaller segments throughout the day.

#1 Yoga to wake up the body

I have a hard time waking up in the morning, and yoga is a natural way to get the body moving. Putting on some music and performing asanas that are meant to energize the body is a great way to wake up the body and mind. Try the following poses upon awakening:

Both the fish pose and locust pose help with fatigue, as well as improve posture. This makes them great poses to start your day.

#2 Sun Salutations

Another way to get the body ready for a busy day is by performing sun salutations, a combination of poses done in order. You can perform this sequence for as short or as long a time as you like, making it perfect for those who have a busy lifestyle. Use a video to take you through the moves as you energize your body. Need a more advanced version of sun salutations with a jump? Try this more advanced video. If you are extremely advanced in your yoga practice, you can do an even more complex version where you go into a handstand.

#3 Yoga in the shower

You have to take a shower anyways, so why not perform a few simple poses in the shower. If you are a female, you probably want to let your conditioner stay in your hair for several minutes anyways. Rather than just standing there waiting, you could be performing poses on a slip proof bath mat. Nothing too crazy here since you do not want to slip or injure yourself. I recommend the following poses:

#4 Yoga as a warmup before aerobic exercise

If you make time to do a cardiovascular workout, why not use yoga for your warmup instead of regular stretching and as a cool down to really stretch your muscles out afterward? This is a great way to fit yoga into your chosen workout.

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