There's a lot to stay about a morning routine that energizes your body, centers your mind, and sets you up for a productive day ahead. Still in your PJ's? That's okay, join me as we slowly wake up the mind and body with some stretches and lighter bodyweight movements.

This is also a great go-to if you want some movement for stress relief during a busy day, week, or season of life. No worries, you can do it anywhere.

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Consistent Guidelines to make this the Most Effective Workout for YOU:

✔️WARM-UP & COOL-DOWN: Whether or not there is one included in the video, do about 5 minutes of light, dynamic movements to get your body warm before the workout - focusing on muscle groups that will be worked. At the end, do about 5 minutes of static stretching that feels most appropriate - focusing on muscles worked or sore muscles.

✔️MOVE AT YOUR OWN CONTROLLED PACE & USE WEIGHTS (IF ANY) THAT CHALLENGE YOU: It’s tempting to compare to what I or others typically lift. You should feel challenged after each interval, without feeling completely drained and exhausted. On some exercises, you will be able to lift heavier than me, and others, lighter. If your form starts to suffer, slow down and lower the weight. You’ll benefit yourself much more in the long run!

*To make these workouts simple and streamlined yet effective, you'll notice that I minimize the amount of equipment and range of weights needed for any given workout. With that, if you do have access to a range of weights and increasing/decreasing feels better for a particular exercise, feel free to do so. This is always YOUR workout.

✔️FOCUS ON YOUR BREATH: After all, this regulates all functions of the body! The more oxygen you can controllably uptake and circulate through your body, the easier you will be able to move through the workout, and the easier your muscles can recover and become stronger.

✔️USE THIS TIME AS A FORM OF FOCUSED, MOVEMENT MEDITATION: Do your best to not attach to thoughts that pass by, trying to get you to put your attention on the past or what is coming up next on your to-do list. Instead, consciously think about the muscle that is working, envision your form, and visualize yourself getting stronger and more resilient. When in doubt, focus on all you appreciate in your life or repeat an affirmation in the background of your mind that lifts you up.

✔️ABOVE ALL, RESPECT HOW YOUR BODY IS FEELING: This workout is not a time for punishment or doing something you feel obligated to do. It’s a celebration, honoring your body for all it does for you each day. So, tune in and meet yourself where you’re at on any given day. Pushing through the wrong type of pain and ignoring your body’s communication system will elicit a stress response and do your body more harm than good.

🏋🏼‍♀️ HOUSEHOLD OBJECT ALTERNATIVES TO DUMBBELLS:

▪️Canned goods

▪️Bags of dry goods (rice/beans)

▪️Water bottles (filled with water of course!)

▪️Laundry detergent bottles

▪️Canned liquid items (LaCroix, White Claw, etc.)

▪️Cartons of milk

▪️Boxed wine

▪️A tote bag filled with cans or books

xxErica