{"id":1131,"date":"2020-06-09T19:52:12","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T19:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/?p=1131"},"modified":"2020-06-27T22:49:35","modified_gmt":"2020-06-27T22:49:35","slug":"11-yoga-poses-you-can-do-at-your-desk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/11-yoga-poses-you-can-do-at-your-desk\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Yoga Poses You Can Do at Your Desk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>Yoga Poses You Can Do At Your Desk<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogajournal.com\/practice\/beginners\/how-to\/office-yoga\">Through<\/a> raising your blood pressure, through serotonin, and reducing cortisol, yoga will help you get through an insane day. Also, you can do yoga for working from home. Yoga also helps you focus and relieves tension in your extremities. Here are 11 Yoga Poses You Can Do At Your Desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Yoga for working from home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve added a few yoga positions and techniques that can bring calm, concentrate, and energy with your day: Seated Cat-Cow Pose: To enjoy this classic spinal stretch, sit with your feet hip away and rest your hands on your knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Yoga poses for office workers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Standing Seal Pose.<\/li><li>Wrist and Finger Stretches.<\/li><li>Desk Chaturanga.<\/li><li>Eagle Arms.<\/li><li>Seated Twist.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 11 Yoga Poses You Can Do at Your Desk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Yoga poses while standing at work<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Neck Circles:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/neck-circle.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/neck-circle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/neck-circle-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/neck-circle-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/neck-circle-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/neck-circle-747x420.jpg 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Softens and loosens muscles in the neck. Movement ties to oxygen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alignment Points: Visualize a clock right in front of you and loop around the clock your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Fan Pose:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Yoga-for-meetings.jpg\" alt=\"Yoga for meetings\" class=\"wp-image-1134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Yoga-for-meetings.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Yoga-for-meetings-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Yoga-for-meetings-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Yoga-for-meetings-696x383.jpg 696w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Yoga-for-meetings-764x420.jpg 764w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This easy position acts as an invitation to the head. Boosts the immune system. Opens muscles in the upper respiratory system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alignment Points: Sit tall at your seat&#8217;s front edge with your feet firmly on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Cat Curls and Cow on Chair:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/exercise.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/exercise.jpg 800w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/exercise-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/exercise-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/exercise-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/exercise-747x420.jpg 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Softens the spine and muscles, and lubricates them. It creates a vertebrae space and increases circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alignment points: Make sure the head doesn&#8217;t jut out when performing cow pose to prevent the strain of the cervical spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Shoulder Rolls:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1200px-Diagram_showing_how_to_do_shoulder_rolls_after_breast_reconstruction_surgery_CRUK_151.svg_-1024x643.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1200px-Diagram_showing_how_to_do_shoulder_rolls_after_breast_reconstruction_surgery_CRUK_151.svg_-1024x643.png 1024w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1200px-Diagram_showing_how_to_do_shoulder_rolls_after_breast_reconstruction_surgery_CRUK_151.svg_-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1200px-Diagram_showing_how_to_do_shoulder_rolls_after_breast_reconstruction_surgery_CRUK_151.svg_-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1200px-Diagram_showing_how_to_do_shoulder_rolls_after_breast_reconstruction_surgery_CRUK_151.svg_-696x437.png 696w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1200px-Diagram_showing_how_to_do_shoulder_rolls_after_breast_reconstruction_surgery_CRUK_151.svg_-1068x671.png 1068w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1200px-Diagram_showing_how_to_do_shoulder_rolls_after_breast_reconstruction_surgery_CRUK_151.svg_-668x420.png 668w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1200px-Diagram_showing_how_to_do_shoulder_rolls_after_breast_reconstruction_surgery_CRUK_151.svg_.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Shoulder Roll <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoothest and loosens girdle muscles in the shoulder. Breath links to the movement. Heats the synovial fluid within the arm. Helps loosen tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alignment points: Verify that your back is off the chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Seated Side Bend:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Breathing Aids. Rib cage extends and side frame lengthens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alignment points: Verify that your back is off the chair. Stand straight and firmly put one hand into the chair cushion for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Work from home stretches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Read 11 Yoga Poses You Can Do at Your Desk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seal Pose:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/seal-pose.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/seal-pose.jpg 800w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/seal-pose-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/seal-pose-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/seal-pose-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/seal-pose-747x420.jpg 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.balanceme.com\/\">https:\/\/www.balanceme.com\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It stretches muscles of the hip flexors, psoas, quadriceps, and torso. Digestive Aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alignment points: Ensure that your forefoot is on the ground. Fall your knee down out the front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Number 4 Pose:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoulders align. Stretches the muscles behind and hip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alignment points: sit high on the front of the seat with your toes having to face forward your feet flat on the floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Seated Mountain Pose:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Yoga-Poses-You-Can-Do-At-Your-Desk.jpg\" alt=\"Yoga Poses You Can Do At Your Desk\" class=\"wp-image-1133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Yoga-Poses-You-Can-Do-At-Your-Desk.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Yoga-Poses-You-Can-Do-At-Your-Desk-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Yoga-Poses-You-Can-Do-At-Your-Desk-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Yoga-Poses-You-Can-Do-At-Your-Desk-696x383.jpg 696w, https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Yoga-Poses-You-Can-Do-At-Your-Desk-764x420.jpg 764w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Increases awareness of posture, particularly of the spine. Strengthens all core torso muscles and allows optimal performance of more space for the organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alignment points: Hold the body in one line with ear, neck, and back in good alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Yoga for meetings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Posture and Body Awareness<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand standing upright with the head bent back, arms raised, face-up, pulling in the belly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the meeting: Spread the weight on both feet in fair proportion while talking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Nada Yoga<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Until the meeting: settle down calmly for five minutes, listening to your feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the meeting: Listen to the noises in the house. If you&#8217;re the only speaker, then invite others to speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Breathing<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take five minutes before the meeting to sit alone quietly and stabilize your breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And during the meeting: take some deep breaths through the nose and out into the nose if you&#8217;re not speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Desk yoga for students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>CAT-COW STRETCH<\/li><li>COBRA POSE<\/li><li>CHILD\u2019S POSE<\/li><li>MOUNTAIN POSE<\/li><li>EXTENDED MOUNTAIN POSE<\/li><li>SEATED TWIST POSE<\/li><li>TREE POSE<\/li><li>RESTING POSE<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Benefits of chair yoga for office workers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chair yoga needs nothing extra from the regular classroom setup and helps students gain more concentration and motivation, particularly helpful on a stressful day; moreover, it offers both a physical and mental break from studying and helps redirect their energies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11 Yoga Poses You Can Do at Your Desk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><strong>Knee to Chest:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It releases tension in the hip and back. Smooth squeezing action aids the digestive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alignment points: Sit straight, strongly on your chair with one&#8217;s feet pushing for stabilization on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>10. <\/strong><strong>Seated Child\u2019s Pose:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lower back reduces stress and relaxes the nerves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alignment points: sit largely and lean forward with forearms resting on thighs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>11. <\/strong><strong>Seated Spinal Twist:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stretches torso, ribs, and muscles in the breath. Massages inside organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alignment points: Switch to chair line. Keep your feet in good alignment through the joints mostly on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During one&#8217;s workday, take a couple of minutes to do those simple stretches. Read<a href=\"https:\/\/circuitbest.com\/article\/top-10-simple-ways-to-grow-thick-eyebrows-naturally\/\"> more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yoga Poses You Can Do At Your Desk Through raising your blood pressure, through serotonin, and reducing cortisol, yoga will help you get through an insane day. Also, you can do yoga for working from home. Yoga also helps you focus and relieves tension in your extremities. 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