SIMPLE YOGA EXERCISES YOU CAN DO WHILE AT THE OFFICE
Over time, the day to day grind of work can build up stress in your body. And if left unreleased, this stress can lead to long-term injury and sickness. However, there are simple yoga exercises available which you can do while doing work at the office or during a coffee break to help you relieve your body and mind from the stress.
But before doing any of the exercises, please bear in mind to do all movements slowly and carefully to prevent any untoward injury.
GRIP
First, sit on your heels. Once you are comfortable with your position, raise your right hand. Afterwards slowly bend the left arm behind the back from the bottom, and join your hands together. Hold this position for a while, then change arms and repeat.
The benefits of this position when done properly includes that of an increased capacity of the thoracic cage and prevent tendonitis and the formation of calcium deposits on your shoulders. It is also known to relieve the symptoms of emphysema and asthma.
KNEELING POSE
With your back straight, slowly sit on your heels. After a few seconds of relaxation, separate the feet and slowly sink yourself in between, allowing your buttocks to touch the floors. However, this must be done carefully so as not to strain the ligaments on the knee. Also, ensure that the feet are not turned out.
With this position, the circulation in the prostate gland and uterus is improved.
LION
With your palms on your knees, sit on your heels and stiffly fan out your fingers. Then, lean slightly forward over your hands. Stick your tongue out as far as possible, contract the muscles in your throat and roll your eyes upward. Once this is done, exhale completely and let out an “Ahhhhhhh”. Repeat this procedure for four to six times.
This position can help relieve a sore throat, and stimulate circulation to the throat and tongue.
LOCUST
While lying face down, clench your fists while keeping both your arms at the side. Inhale. Afterwards, use your lower back muscles, raise a leg toward the ceiling and hold for a few minutes. Exhale and relax. Do this with the other leg, alternating two or three times as desired. For an advanced yet more strenuous pose, raise both legs.
This pose aims to relieve problems in the abdomen and the lower back, although it is not recommended for those who suffer from back problems.
MOUNTAIN
While sitting in a cross-legged position, stretch both your arms up to the ceiling with your fingertips together. Stretch and breathe deeply and slowly for five to ten times. Afterwards carefully lower your arms.
The benefits of this exercise is to strengthen your respiratory system and improve circulation as well as the digestive and nervous system.
POSTERIOR STRETCH
While sitting on the floor, stretch your left leg out with the right heel tucked inside the crotch. Once done, inhale slowly and reach overhead for your arms. Hold your breath, drop forward while reaching the arms toward the left ankle and the head toward the knee. Focus on your muscles as they slowly stretch out, and inch down a little lower. Close your eyes, and release any discomfort which you might feel and relax. Hold this position for one minute and inhale. Then rise up with your arms overhead, and exhale as you lower your arms to your sides. Repeat this procedure with the opposite leg and both legs outstretched.
This procedure provides excellent massage to the abdomen and improves digestion.
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