5 Yoga-Inspired Stretches You Should Do at Your Desk
Long periods of sitting take a toll on the body. In this video, learn five simple, yoga-inspired stretches to do at your desk, from certified yoga instructor Jenay Rose.
Long hours of being chained to your desk can leave you feeling stiff, achy, or ready to hand in your resignation letter and apply to one of those companies that has a nap room. But don’t throw in the towel (or fall asleep on your keyboard) just yet.
Yoga teacher Jenay Rose has the solution: five quick and effective yoga-inspired stretches that you can do at your desk. “Whether at home or in the office, it’s important to move your body to keep you alert, focused, and comfortable,” says Jenay, a certified yoga teacher based in Los Angeles.
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