Human beings have learned since ancient times by observing the cycles of nature and the movements of animals. For example Yoga’s Sun Salutation contains movements like downward facing dog.

Here are the Yoga lessons I learned by observing how a baby wakes up. My son Toño wakes with a smile breathes deep into his belly and gently and playfully stretches.

Good Morning
Wake up slowly. Gently rub your eyes.
Stretch you legs, point your toes, extend your arms over your head, extend your torso and s-t-r-e-t-ch.

Son Greets the Sun
Face down sit back on your calves… take a snooze and stretch your lower back.

Downward Facing Baby
Push yourself up with your hands. Bring your tail end up high and look through your legs. Smile!

Baby Stretch
Roll over on your back. Grab your toes. Stretch your left leg out and pull it back to your face. Stretch your right leg out and return it to your face. Rock your body from left to right.

Baby Aerobics
Stand up and jump on the bed.

Go start your day!