Yoga for Stress in the Workplace

Toe bending – Sit on your chair with your back straight. Rest your arms by the side. Straighten the right leg in front of you with your left leg resting on the floor with your foot flat on the floor. Move the toes of the foot slowly forwards and backwards keeping the foot upright. Next move onto the left leg. Do each leg 10 times.

Ankle bending – Follow the same procedure as above but instead of moving the toes, this time bend the foot from the ankle joint forwards and backwards. Do each leg 10 times.

Ankle rotation – Follow the same procedure as in toe bending but instead of moving the toes, this time rotate the foot from the ankle clockwise 10 times then anticlockwise 10 time for each leg.

Upper body stretch (can also be done standing) – Sit with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor – making sure the thigh and the lower leg are at right angles. Interlock your hands and stretch your arms upwards. Stretch towards the ceiling. Hold it for 10 to 15 breaths.

Next keeping your hands interlocked gently tilt to the right (hold for 3 breaths), come back to the centre, and then tilt to the left (again hold for 3 breaths). Do the complete process 3 more times.

Back stretch (Uttanasana) – Stand straight in front of your chair making sure you have enough space in front of you to bend forwards with your arms straightened out. Start with stretching your arms upwards (hold for 3 breaths). Bend forwards (whilst stretching your torso forwards) till you are able to touch your knees with your chin and your hands touch the floor. Hold for 10 breaths. Then inhale deeply and straighten yourself up with your hands by your side.

There are huge benefits to practicing yoga in the workplace – either early morning, during breaks or at the end of the day. It helps to keep your employees alert, motivated, committed and dedicated.

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