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Certainly! Here's a 45-minute morning yoga practice plan for intermediate practitioners, incorporating Hatha Yoga principles:
Basic Principles of Hatha Yoga:
Alignment: Pay attention to proper alignment in each pose, maintaining a balance between effort and ease.
Breath Awareness: Coordinate your breath with movements, ensuring a steady and smooth flow.
Mindfulness: Cultivate awareness and presence throughout the practice, focusing on the present moment.
Balance: Include a mix of asanas to work on strength, flexibility, and balance.
Savasana: Always conclude the practice with Savasana for relaxation and integration.
Morning Yoga Practice (45 minutes):
Centering and Breath Awareness (3 minutes):
Sit comfortably, focus on deep belly breaths, and center your mind.
Sun Salutation A (5 minutes):
Incorporate slow and controlled movements, synchronizing breath with each posture.
Pranayama (6 minutes):
Kapalabhati (Skull-Shining Breath) - 3 minutes
Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) - 3 minutes
Standing Poses (15 minutes):
Mountain Pose (Tadasana) - 2 minutes
Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) - 3 minutes each side
Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) - 3 minutes each side
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) - 3 minutes each side
Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana) - 4 minutes each side
Balancing Poses (8 minutes):
Tree Pose (Vrikshasana) - 3 minutes each side
Eagle Pose (Garudasana) - 2 minutes each side
Dancer's Pose (Natarajasana) - 3 minutes each side
Core Strengthening (5 minutes):
Boat Pose (Navasana) - 2 minutes
Plank Pose - 3 minutes
Backbends (5 minutes):
Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) - 2 minutes
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) - 3 minutes
Seated Poses and Forward Bends (3 minutes):
Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana) - 2 minutes
Head-to-Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana) - 1 minute each side
Savasana (2 minutes):
Lie down on your back, arms at your sides, palms facing up.
Close your eyes and allow your body to relax completely.
Adjust the practice based on your proficiency and comfort, remembering to breathe deeply and maintain mindfulness throughout the session.