Chakravakasana to Savasana: 7 yoga poses you can do in your bed

Are you tired of hitting snooze button and starting your day feeling groggy? It's time to reimagine your morning routine with a touch of tranquility. Why not combine comfort of your bed with healing power of yoga? Bed yoga offers a gentle and accessible way to begin your day on right note. In this article, we'll introduce you to some yoga asanas you can practice right on your bed.

Chakravakasana

Begin your day with flow of Chakravakasana (Cow-cat house). Start in a tabletop position, with hands and knees on your bed. Inhale as you arch your back, lifting your he (Cow Pose), and exhale as you round your spine and tuck your chin (Cat Pose). This sequence is excellent for releasing tension in your spine and enhancing flexibility.

Balasana

Transition from Cat-Cow to Balasana (child's pose) by sitting back on your heels and extending your arms forward while lowering your chest to bed. This soothing pose stretches your back, hips, and shoulders while promoting a sense of calm.

ho Mukha Shvanasana

From Child's Pose, lift your hips and straighten your legs, creating an inverted V-shape. Push your hands into bed. This ho Mukha Shvanasana (downward-facing dog) pose strengns your arms and legs, lengns your spine, and stretches your hamstrings.

Paschimottanasana

Sit with your legs stretched out in front of you and reach for your toes. Paschimottanasana  (seated forward bend) gently stretches your hamstrings and lower back, leaving you feeling relaxed and flexible.

Eka Pa Rajakapotasana

For a deep hip stretch, move into Eka Pa Rajakapotasana (Pigeon Pose). Bend one knee and bring it forward, placing ankle near opposite wrist. Extend your or leg behind you. This pose is perfect for releasing tension in hips and enhancing hip flexibility.

Supta Matsyendrasan

Lie on your back and bring your knees to your chest. Gently lower your knees to one side while keeping your shoulders on bed. Supta Matsyendrasan (Supine twist) helps alleviate tension in lower back and promotes spinal flexibility.

Savasana

Complete your morning bed yoga routine with ultimate relaxation pose, Savasana. Lie flat on your back with your arms by your sides, palms facing up. 

Close your eyes, focus on your breath, and allow your body to fully relax. Savasana is a meditative and calming pose that reduces stress and prepares you for day ahe.