It’s a tick after sun-up and Sophie Palmer’s eyes are open.
Actually, she’s already on the beach and in a headstand. Since
first clicking with yoga 10 years ago, Sophie has rolled her
mat out on the sand to jumpstart every morning. She teaches
an early class even on weekends. “It’s a beautiful time to move
the energy around the body and set the foundation for a
peaceful, calm and grounded day,” she swears. Bonus: while
the UV index is low, Sophie soaks up vital vitamin D with bare
arms and legs. “I wear SPF to protect my face, though – a
light but really hydrating lotion packed with active antioxidants.
Yoga is when I focus on nourishing my entire self.”SHARE YOUR
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with Cosmo’s Beauty director, Leigh Campbell.New day, fresh start. Discover one Cosmo reader’s yoga mojo
and why you really don’t want to sleep in this SaturdaySALUTE
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.BE A MORNING PERSON
Sophie’s yoga tips
Flex, then fuel
My favourite post-yoga
brekkie is a homemade bowl of
seasonal fruit, berries, coconut
flesh, nuts and chia seeds.
Plus warm water with lemon.
Feel the vibe
I like to mix up my yoga
playlist – Edo and Jo, Xavier
Rudd, Bon Iver and Alt-J.
Get zen in the dark
Before the rest of the world
starts to stir, I like to do my
meditation practice. It’s a
really special time of the day.
Do it everywhere
I’ve recently returned from
studies in Bali and India and
I love to teach outdoors.
Wherever there’s space for
a mat, there’s space for yoga.