... at a red light, bathroom break wherever you choose.

Never try to overstretch any yoga pose you don't feel is comfortable. The more you practice the more flexible you will become. Deepening the poses comes with repetitive practice. Sit up straight, spine lengthening on your chair with both feet on the floor in front of you hip distance apart. Hands on your thighs and breathe for as many breaths as you like. Lift your arms overhead and grab your left wrist with your right hand. Bend to the right on exhalation, stay there for 3-5 breaths deepening to a comfortable stretch on exhalation. Inhale and bring arms up vertical over your head. Repeat to the other side. This is a refreshing stretch and relieves stiffness and tension.

Continue sitting on the edge of your chair and fold over your thighs. If you can place palms on the floor or you can grab your ankles/calves. Try to get your head lower than your hips. Breath evenly. Slowly roll up one vertebrae at a time. This is excellent for relaxing the spine after a long day sitting before the desk or computer.

Before you begin yoga at the office or anywhere, always try to sit quietly for a few moments to gain concentration and focus. Always remember to inhale and exhale slowly and deeply. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. Yoga poses and stretches should be done slowly and with control. Remember to listen to your body, do not overstretch or force any poses. All poses and stretches should be comfortable and never cause pain. Practicing yoga has infinite benefits for your physical body, such as toning and strenghtening, as well as providing peace of mind. You can be busy and still practice yoga anywhere and anytime!

By Krista Figular, RN

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