A yoga instructor says this is the 5-minute yoga routine you need for strong and mobile hips and core muscles

Image left, writer Sam posing in mirror in workout gear, image right, older female performing bridge pose on yoga mat during exercise.

I'm a firm believer that workouts shouldn't feel drawn out and tiresome, which is why short yoga routines and exercise snacking are great ways to fit small but intentional movement efforts into your days.

This five-minute yoga flow is best saved until just before bedtime or even first thing in the morning to wake your joints and muscles up and boost motivation. It's designed by Jack Bryant, a 500-hour yoga teacher and founder of Wellness With La Rue,