Feeling Stiff at Work? 5 Simple Yoga Stretches You Can Do Right at Your Desk

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It's easy for the body to get stiff, slouchy, and tired as we fall into a sedentary lifestyle, spending hours in front of our computers at our desks or on the sofa. Simple stretches that can be performed without even getting out of bed, however, can help release stress and improve our overall mood.

"Desk Yoga is an easy and effective way to feel fresh and focused at your job," said Akshar Yoga Kendraa, the founder of Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar and a yoga specialist. In just five minutes, it can reduce stress, improve posture, and even boost creativity. These small motions are more than simply stretches; they are a welcome invitation to inner calm.

These five yoga positions were shared by Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar:

1. Seated neck rolls:

Sit tall, drop your right ear toward your right shoulder, then very gently roll your neck forward and to the left. Breathe slowly. Repeat on both sides.

2. Shoulder rolls:

Shrug your shoulders up to your ears and then roll them back and down. Small A 10 slow rolls forward and backward will loosen any tension in your shoulder.

Desk yoga helps to relax and reduce strain of continously sitting at desk for long hours.

3. Seated spinal twist:

Your right hand goes on the back of the chair, left hand toward your right knee. Twist gently to the right. Hold for 30 seconds. Switch sides.

4. Wrist and finger stretches:

Note that when doing these stretches, you may also want to gently massage your fingers together and apart to create your own natural resistance. Extend one arm out in front of you, palm facing up, and lightly tug the fingers towards you with the other hand. Switch hands. Next do a quick shake of your wrists to alleviate any wrist tightness.

5. Deep breathing:

Close your eyes, sit tall, and take a deep breath in through your nose for a count of four. Exhale slowly for 6 counts. Repeat for a minute.

“These five minutes are not a break from work, they are a break for you. A moment to reset, to breathe and to check in with yourself,” said the yoga expert.

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