Long hours at a desk can lead to stress, stiffness, and mental fatigue. This International Yoga Day 2025, incorporate a few simple yoga poses into your workday, which can help you reset, re-energise, and stay focused.
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Here Are 5 Simple Yoga Poses to De-Stress at Work:
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Seated Spiral Twisted Pose
Vakrasana, also known as the Twisted Pose, is a beginner-friendly seated yoga posture. This pose helps tone internal organs such as the digestive system, intestines, kidneys, and uterus.
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Leg Extensions
Leg extensions in yoga are an excellent way to strengthen and tone the leg muscles. While seated in a chair with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, gradually straighten your legs and lift your feet upward toward the ceiling.
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Ankle Rotations
Seated Ankle Rotations are a preparatory yoga pose often used as a warm-up for more advanced postures. As the name implies, this movement helps improve flexibility and circulation in the feet and ankles.
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Neck Stretches
While seated, gently turn your head to the right and slightly lift your chin, holding the position for 3–5 breaths. Notice the stretch along the left side of your neck and shoulder as you breathe deeply. Then repeat the movement on the left side.
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Tricep Stretches
Raise your left arm overhead, bend the elbow, and place your hand between your shoulder blades. Use your right hand to gently pull the elbow for a deeper stretch, hold for 30 seconds, and repeat on the other side.