5 Yoga Poses You Can Do at Your Desk
So you're stuck sitting at your computer all day! These moves ease neck and back strain—and let you slip in quick toning.
Quick yoga
The mere thought of sneaking out for a lunchtime yoga class may be
laughable, especially now that we're all asked to do more and more on
the job. But that doesn't mean you have to stay stagnant for hours.
There are effective moves you can do right at your desk, ones that will
help you get a mental breather and make sure your neck, back, arms, hips
and wrists remain in good working order.
Scale Pose
Sit at the edge of your chair, press your hands down on either side
of your hips and raise your legs and butt up off the seat. Engage your
deep abdominal muscles and keep the tops of your shoulders down; hold
for 3 to 5 breaths. Lower and repeat 2 more times.
High Altar Pose
Inhale and lift your arms; clasp your hands and invert your palms.
Lean to your left. Hold for 5 to 8 breaths, then switch sides.
Twist
Turn to your left. Use your left hand on the back of the chair to
deepen the twist. Hold for 5 to 8 breaths, then twist to the other side.
Cow Face Arms
Bring your left arm behind your back and right arm behind your head.
Clasp fingers if you can. Hold for 5 to 8 breaths; switch sides./div>
Ankle to Knee
Place your left foot on your right knee, letting left knee drop open.
Keep your back straight; lean forward to stretch deeper. After 5 to 8
breaths, switch sides./div>
