So much to consider in our new environment. For work…If you’ve been directed to work from home, you might be one of the fortunate ones. Working from home might be new for some of us. It’s a great opportunity to offer more flexibility to working families. But, if you don’t have the same ergonomic setup you’re used to, your body might start to suffer, then your attention and productivity. We can set a new standard for our workday and bring more balance into our lives. The first step is to make sure you are taking care of your body so you can work at your very best. The back and hips are typically where we feel pain from sitting for long periods. Make sure to take care of yourself so you can continue supporting your family and co-workers. Schedule-in the movements below to keep your back happy and your mind focused as you adjust to working from home.
Seated cat/cow, Seated figure 4, Seated twist, Side Extension, Standing @ chair - half-fold, Mountain
Cat
Hold for 10 breaths.
Cow
Hold for 10 breaths.
Combine movements: Inhale for Cow pose, exhale for Cat pose.
Figure 4
Place ankle on opposite knee and flex foot. With straight back, hinge forward 5-10 breaths .
Standing @ chair Half to Forward Fold
Think about keeping a long line of energy from the tailbone through the crown of the head. Ears inline with shoulders.
Figure 4 Twist
Hold for 5-10 breaths each side. Repeat other side.
Mountain Pose
Reground back into your space - finish with 10 breaths in mountain pose.