text: I Did Yoga Every Morning For 2 Weeks—Here's What I Learned : Savasana can be stressful. | Prevention
  By Leah Wynalek June 7, 2017
  Rushing is my natural rhythm, even when I try to slow down. Although I hit the snooze button at least three times most days, once I'm out of bed I hurtle through my morning routine and speed walk the entire 15 minutes it takes for me to get to the office. If I do manage to get up at the sound of my first alarm, I go for a run and then hurry about as usual. The problem is, this constant go-go-go often puts me into a frantic state long before I've even written my day's to-do list at work.
  In an attempt to ease into my day more mindfully, I decided to work yoga into my morning routine. Studies suggest that doing yoga can relieve anxiety and make you more flexible, and since I'm a high-strung person with a running habit (and subsequently, tight muscles), I could use both of those benefits. Plus, I've been meaning to return to a regular practice. Ever since moving last summer—and saying good-bye to the studio where I was a member—my mat has spent most of its time rolled up in the corner of my living room. I was never a morning yoga-doer before, but it's a habit I've always wanted to get into since it all but ensures you'll actually hit the mat. (A regular walking routine is another good habit to form. With the plan in Walk Your Way to Better Health from Prevention, you can fire up your metabolism and shed stubborn pounds. Get started today!)
  Keeping in mind that my sleepy muscles wouldn't be as limber as they would be during an evening session, I officially made it my goal to start each day with yoga for 2 weeks—and then, hopefully, beyond. It didn't matter to me if I managed to do a full 45-minute flow or just one simple sun salutation, as long as I was on my mat. Here's what I learned: