Sitting at a desk for 8 hours (or more) per day is not good for our health. In fact, study after study has shown that sitting for long periods can lead to a host of health issues, including back pain, obesity, and even heart disease. The key to staying healthy is to get up and get moving. But, of course, finding the time on a busy day is often a whole other issue. That’s where desk yoga comes in.
If you don’t have the time or the bandwidth to get out to the gym, you could always try a few yoga poses at your desk to give your body and mind a much-needed break. The following yoga exercises will help you relieve any tension you might feel after too many hours of poring over spreadsheets. The poses also provide long-term benefits with regular practice. To help you get started, we’ve outlined a few desk yoga poses you can try.
Just taking a few minutes daily to do these stretches at your desk can relieve stress, increase productivity, and, most importantly, make you feel better. Stretching and moving your body can also help improve joint fluid secretions and posture. To learn more about desk yoga or to bring our Deskercising seminar or class to your team or workplace, connect with us now to schedule a class!
