Thursday, February 17, 2011

Yoga At Work

Open Chest Stretch
1. Sit on the end of your chair
2. Hold the sides of the chair
3. Gently stretch up and forward
4. Open up your chest and bring your head back
5. Take a deep breath through your nose and exhale slowly
Hands Behind Back
1. Interlace your fingers behind your back
2. Slowly bend forward
3. Gently stretch your arms up
4. Take a deep breath through your nose and exhale slowly
5. Slowly release your arms and roll up
Neck Rolls
1. Drop your head to one side
2. Roll it around in one full circle
3. Repeat in the opposite direction
4. Place your hand on your head and gently pull to one side
Arm Pulls
1. Bend each arm above and behind your head
2. Grab your elbow with your right hand and stretch up
3. Breathe in through your nose and exhale slowly, letting your shoulder relax
Eye Strain Relief
1. Take breaks often from your computer screen as you work
2. Every ten minutes look out the window or around the office
Slowly roll your eyes in a circle to relive tension
Headache Solution
1. Place your index fingers in the middle and just above each eyebrow
2. Press with your fingers, and hold
3. Close eyes and breathe deeply through your nose and exhale slowly
Office Meditation
1. Take one minute to de-stress and take a break
2. Sit quietly in your chair for two minutes
3. Inhale deeply through your nose and exhale slowly

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