NewDelhi June 13 : We hustle day in and day out, and that means high stress levels. It’s quite likely that your workplace might cause stress and anxiety, because you are sitting on a chair all day long! Well, as always, yoga has the answer – it’s a wonderful way to deal with work pressure and strain.<\/p>\n
Spending more than eight hours a day sitting at a desk can be bad for your health. Worry not, there are certain yoga poses that can help. It can reduce the strain and pain from the neck, shoulder, and lower back.<\/p>\n
So ladies, here are certain simple but effective\u00a0yoga poses\u00a0that you can perform by sitting on your chair.<\/p>\n
1. Chair forward bend<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Sitting forward bend is a calming yoga pose that helps to relieve stress and mild depression. It can also relieve headaches and insomnia.<\/p>\n Steps:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n 2. Seated cow and cat stretch<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Also known as\u00a0marjaryasana bitilasana\u00a0<\/i>, a seated variation of cat-cow pose brings great relief to the entire back.<\/p>\n Steps:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0Don’t let your anxiety bring you down at work. Try yoga to calm yourself. Image courtesy: Shutterstock<\/p>\n 3. Chair eagle arms<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n This pose gives your arms and shoulders a good stretch. In fact, it stretches the joints of the wrist and elbows as well. Plus, it opens up the chest and shoulders.<\/p>\n Steps:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n 4. Neck rolls<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n This yoga pose is designed to reduce stress, and is helpful when it comes to stretching the spine and hamstring. But you should avoid this pose, if you have high blood pressure or eye issues<\/p>\n Steps:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n 5. Seated spinal twist<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n This is one of the best ways to practice yoga at your desk. It helps to stretch the torso, ribs, and respiratory muscles and manages internal organs.<\/p>\n Steps:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0These poses can relieve your stress and anxiety. Image courtesy: Shutterstock<\/p>\n 6. Wrist and fingers stretch<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n This pose helps to stretch the wrist, fingers, and shoulders. It also reduces the tension in the muscles and tendons in the fingers, hands, and wrists.<\/p>\n Steps:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n 7. Sit and stand chair pose<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n When we sit all day, the glutes and hamstrings lose their motivation to help us get back up. But this pose will help in a big way – it will strengthen your legs, core, and back muscles.<\/p>\n Steps:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n\n
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