| Hectic work schedules and innumerable | | | | grab the left arm of the chair with both |
| deadlines take their toll everyday on | | | | hands. Inhale deeply and gently turn your |
| millions of people around the world. It is no | | | | body to the left and attempt to look over |
| surprise that as the day progresses you feel | | | | your left shoulder. Hold this position for a |
| more and more lethargic and irritable and are | | | | couple of seconds and feel your spine |
| affected by strange aches and pains on the | | | | stretch. Return slowly to the starting |
| head, neck, back, hands or legs. These are | | | | position while exhaling. Repeat the movement |
| all symptoms of stress and a lack of | | | | on the right side. Chair twists help to |
| exercise. Unfortunately most people do not | | | | stretch the spine and relax it. |
| even have the time to visit a gym at the end | | | | |
| of the day they are simply too tired. | | | | Chair bends. This one should be done on a |
| | | | chair that does not have wheels. |
| Fortunately, all is not lost. Read on to find | | | | Alternatively you can use a high table or |
| out how you can reduce all the stress, | | | | filing cabinet. Stand behind the chair (or |
| tiredness, aches and pains, by simply taking | | | | table) and place both hands on it. Take one |
| a couple of minutes to try our simple Yoga | | | | or two steps away from the chair. Gently bend |
| stretches for working people. Yoga is by far | | | | forward from the waist until your body forms |
| one of the most beneficial forms of exercise. | | | | a right angle to the floor. Rest your head on |
| These simple stretches have been adapted from | | | | your hands. Hold this position for as long as |
| Yoga techniques so that they can be performed | | | | is comfortable. Breathe normally and try not |
| with ease at any office or place of work. | | | | to let your stomach sag. Chair bends are very |
| They can all be performed by using everyday | | | | beneficial for the back and abdomen. The rush |
| office furniture as props. | | | | of blood to the head also makes you feel |
| | | | energized. |
| Chair twists. Sit comfortable on a chair and | | | | |