The Morning Habit Hack You Haven’t Tried: Lizzie Brown’s Yoga Wake Up Routine

In this episode of Good in Motion, host Juliette speaks with Lizzie Brown, co-founder of the Yoga Wake Up app, about overcoming the habit of hitting snooze and creating a gentle, mindful morning routine. Lizzie shares how the app encourages users to replace snoozing with gentle yoga and meditation, making waking up a more positive experience. They discuss the importance of consistent morning habits, the role of sleep hygiene, and the benefits of starting the day with intentional movement and mindfulness."Snoozing is a habit just like anything else [...] It makes sense to introduce something instead." - Lizzie BrownTakeaways:Yoga Wake Up's Origin: Lizzie Brown and her husband developed the app as a solution for habitual snoozing, offering gentle morning practices to ease the transition from sleep.Morning Routine Tips: Incorporating short, audio-guided yoga or meditation practices can replace snoozing, helping to improve mood and reduce grogginess.Sleep Hygiene: Consistency in bedtime and sleep quality the night before impacts the ease of waking up in the morning.Accessibility: The Yoga Wake Up app is designed for all levels, even those new to yoga, with practices ranging from 5 to 20 minutes.Physical and Mental Benefits: Gentle stretches in the morning can reduce the risk of injury, alleviate tension, and enhance mood and focus throughout the day.Meet Lizzie Brown: Lizzie Brown is an entrepreneur specializing in mental wellness and consumer tech. Prior to co-founding the award-winning Apple "App of the Day", Yoga Wake Up, she spent a decade developing PR campaign strategy for emerging fitness and wellness brand and personalities, notably Carbon38 and Fabletics. She holds a B.S. in Public Relations from the University of Florida and has extensive industry knowledge in publicity, entertainment marketing, and influencer marketing. In June 2024, Lizzie graduated from UCLA Anderson School of Management with her executive MBA.Resources Mentioned:Yoga Wake Up app (available on the App Store and Google Play)Website: yogawakeup.comSocial Media: Instagram and TikTok (@yogawakeup)Binaural Beats (audio with relaxing frequencies for enhanced meditation)