YOGA BEATS COFFEE

In the morning, we tend to feel drowsy because the oxygen level in our blood is low and our circulation is naturally slower as we emerge from sleep. Because coffee is a stimulant, there’s no question that it wakes you up- but it also lets you down after a few hours.

Yoga, on the other hand, revitalizes your body and mind with out the “caffeine crash”. And it won’t damage your nervous system, heart and adrenal glands the way caffeine does. When you wake up go outside and do a few asanas (yoga exercises) with deep breathing.

The oxygen from the fresh air will wake up and energize your body while the increased circulation will leave you feeling bright and alert. So instead of stumbling into the coffee club, roll out your mat on the back porch- or just open a window- and practice yoga. For an afternoon pick-me-up, get outside, stretch, and breathe deeply for a few minutes.