| Are you stressed at work? Do you ever feel like you | | | | stretched as far forward as you comfortably can, |
| are knocking your head against a brick wall as the | | | | gently lower your head towards the floor and allow |
| amount of work you are expected to complete piles | | | | your back to round. Hold this position for 4- 7 deep |
| up? Maybe you have worked so hard the last few | | | | breaths. Inhale as you lift your head a little and slowly |
| months to achieve your targets that you have not | | | | come back up. |
| been able to spend time with your family and feel out | | | | 3. Sit near the edge of your chair. Feet flat on the floor. |
| of synch with family life? | | | | Hands resting on your lap. Lengthen your spine, slowly |
| Continued exposure to high work loads leaves you | | | | arch your back and lilt your head back. Relax and take |
| drained, frazzled and frustrated. | | | | three deep breathes. Slowly return body back to |
| Yoga students often ask me for easy yoga exercises | | | | centre |
| they can discreetly do at their desk at work. They | | | | 4. Raise both arms above your head. Place your left |
| believe yoga brings a sense of relief and balance back | | | | hand on your right wrist. Gently stretch to the right. |
| into their hectic work schedule. | | | | Keep your body strong and straight. Breathe into the |
| If you are new to yoga, try this sequence and see | | | | stretch. Switch sides and repeat. |
| what a difference it makes to your energy levels. | | | | 5. Rest your palms on your thighs. Close your eyes, |
| Hopefully, you will feel energised, alert and more able | | | | relax your face, relax your shoulders. Breathe slowly in |
| to focus as you work. | | | | for a count of four. Exhale slowly for a count of four. |
| A Simple Yoga Sequence To Reduce Stress At | | | | Repeat this breathing practice 4-7 times and then |
| Work | | | | slowly open your eyes and return to normal breathing. |
| 1. Inhale and as you exhale, slowly turn your head to | | | | Learning to cope with job-related stress is essential if |
| look over your right shoulder. Keep your chin level. | | | | you wish to be calm and focused at work. |
| Inhale and as you exhale turn your head back to the | | | | The above easy yoga sequence offers you a simple, |
| centre. Repeat to your left shoulder. Repeat this | | | | cost-effective and practical way to help you instantly |
| sequence 3 - 5 times in each direction | | | | experience a sense of ease and confident energy at |
| 2. Rest your hands on your thighs. Exhale. Slowly fold | | | | work. Try it and let me know how you get on. |
| forward from your hips. Allow your hands to drop | | | | I am always happy to offer you other yoga poses to |
| towards the floor and hang loosely. When you have | | | | encourage you to relax at work. |