Hatha Yoga With Christina - ChriskaYoga

Nice and SHORT 10 Minute Hatha Yoga video. ...For those of us with short attention spans, little time, and perhaps, "a little" out of shape.

Go at your own pace. Use props (like cushions, blocks, towels, etc.) to help you be more comfortable in the various poses. If you have certain conditions like back or neck pain, or hip and knee issues, you may want to do this in bed, or on a really soft surface. Otherwise, check with your healthcare practitioner or physical therapist to see if this is right for you. This is one of many ways for you to move muscles, strengthen, move lymph and blood, breathe, and stretch.

10-Minute Basic Hatha Yoga: A Quick & Simple Routine for Beginners

Are you short on time but craving the calm and centered feeling that yoga brings? This 10-minute Basic Hatha Yoga sequence is the perfect solution! Designed by Christina of ChriskaYoga, this routine is simple, fundamental, and provides a quick fix of movement and mindfulness to fit into your busiest days.

Hatha yoga is foundational and focuses on the physical postures (asanas) and breath (pranayama), making it ideal for beginners who want a gentle, accessible introduction to the practice. This flow is a condensed version of popular longer routines, ensuring you hit key muscle groups in minimal time.

Key Poses for Hatha Yoga in the 10-Minute Flow

This routine guides you through essential poses to open your hips, stretch your hamstrings, and lengthen your spine. The focus throughout is on deep, mindful breathing, which is the core of Hatha practice.

Pose	Focus & Benefits	Timestamp
Seated Breathing & Arch	Centering, opening the chest	[00:56] - [01:55]
Child's Pose	Gentle relaxation, grounding	[02:04]
Low Lunge & Half Splits	Opening hip flexors and deep hamstring stretch	[02:51] - [05:36]
Melting Heart Pose (Puppy Stretch)	Opening shoulders and chest, slight back arch	[05:36]
Downward-Facing Dog	Full-body stretch, lengthens spine and hamstrings	[07:02]
High Lunge	Building strength in legs, improving balance	[08:06]
Forward Fold & Side Stretch	Final release for the spine and sides of the body	[09:55] - [11:10]

This quick session is perfect for:

• A morning wake-up routine.

• A midday break to reset your focus.

• A gentle wind-down before bed.

Remember to honor your body—keep a slight bend in your knees during standing folds if needed, and breathe deeply in every posture!