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4. Move your bodyIf a morning workout isn’t your thing, don’t fear ­– there is plenty to be gained by simply allowing yourself 15 minutes each morning for stretching or yoga. Some gentle movement wakes the muscles, raises the body’s core temperature and helps you limber up for the day ahead. It also relieves tension and releases mood-boosting hormones. TIP: If you do want to keep your fitness up over winter, add some morning motivation by placing your workout gear and gym shoes beside your bed. The more automatic you can make your morning rituals, the easier they will be to sustain.

Without a teacher to guide you, it’s sometimes hard to tell if you are positioned correctly. Placing a mirror in your yoga space can really help you to see what you are doing, particularly with Iyengar yoga. This style of yoga is very meticulous and focuses on finding the proper alignment of a pose.

Cork flooring for basement? Mirror wall okay, but smaller.