Tired? Wake up with these yoga practices to boost your energy.

It’s all too easy to believe that what you need to get through the day is to press the brew button on your coffee maker for the third or fourth time. But the real solution to your exhaustion is much more nuanced than that, just like its causes.

Lack of sleep, relationship problems and work demands pile up and drain energy in a way that feels foggy, exhausted and, in the words of a tired Dr. Jo Wilson out Grey’s anatomy“jangel.” Take a moment to breathe before reaching for the next quick fix (which will probably leave you feeling even more nervous than before).

When you start thinking more consciously about how you recharge, suddenly fatigue doesn’t seem as intimidating or incurable as it used to. That’s where yoga comes in.

5 yoga exercises to boost your energy

Even though you may feel too far gone to even think about moving your body, you don’t just do it now you – you demonstrate it later you, who will feel more than a little re-energized. Not to mention that a little self-care goes a long way.

1. 12 minute energetic yoga flow

Sometimes you need a slow practice to reset and restore your energy. Other times you need a strengthening vinyasa flow to tap into strength you didn’t know you had. That is exactly what this practice by Andrew Sealy invites you to do.

Increase your energy.

2. 8 yoga poses for when your energy needs a boost

Sustainable energy is the theme of this practice by Sarah Ezrin. That means doing what you can, when you can. Whether that means working through these grounding poses in a series, or sneaking in one or two in between, you’re tapping your inner “reset” button.

Reset with yoga.

3. 20-minute morning power yoga to start your day strong

You may think that power yoga and mornings don’t go together. But this 20-minute exercise from Kassandra Reinhardt proves that you don’t have to wait until the afternoon slump before giving yourself an energy boost. Plus, there’s something about starting your day with core work that literally pays off everything otherwise feel a little easier.

Switch on.

4. 5-minute yoga solution for when you want to move but are too tired to stand

When you think of “yoga for energy,” you probably conjure up images of Plank, Chaturanga, and Warrior. But you don’t need physically demanding positions to regain your vitality. This quick exercise from Rachel Land instead focuses on calming movements close to the mat, which will leave you feeling refreshed, without breaking a sweat.

Relax to recharge.

5. 25-minute yoga to remind you of your power

A lack of energy isn’t always due to the obvious culprits, like a lack of sleep or a busy schedule. We often become tired when we are busy caring for others. That’s exactly why this exercise by Tamika Caston-Miller brings you back to yourself in long held yin postures and then calls upon your inner strength in a standing flow. The atmosphere is empowering.

Come back to yourself.