Draft
Desk breaks in your chair
Not every break allows a mat. These poses are done sitting in a steady chair, so they fit between meetings or at the end of a long stretch of typing.
How to use this
- Use a chair without wheels, and sit toward the front edge with both feet on the floor.
- One or two poses every hour or so fits a working day more easily than one long session.
The poses
Chair Mountain Pose
Tadasana (Chair)
Sets up an upright, balanced seat to start from.
Chair Cat-Cow
Marjaryasana-Bitilasana (Chair)
Rounds and arches the spine while seated.
Chair Side Stretch
Parsva Uttanasana (Chair)
Lengthens the side of the body from hip to fingertips.
Chair Seated Twist
Parivrtta Sukhasana (Chair)
Turns the spine gently, one side then the other.
Chair Eagle Arms
Garudasana Bhuja (Chair)
Wraps the arms to spread the upper back between the shoulder blades.
Chair Forward Fold
Uttanasana (Chair)
Lets the spine hang forward and the neck relax.
Keep in mind
- This is general information about movement, not medical advice.
- Move within a range that feels comfortable. Stop if anything hurts, and ease off if you feel dizzy or short of breath.
- If you have an injury or a health condition, or are pregnant, check with a doctor or a qualified teacher first.