By Ashish

8  Best Office Yoga Poses

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Gently tilt your head from side to side, bringing your ear towards your shoulder, to release tension in the neck and shoulders. This stretch is effective for alleviating neck and upper back strain caused by prolonged periods of sitting or computer work.

Neck Stretch

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Stand on one leg and place the sole of the other foot against your inner thigh or calf, while keeping your hands in a prayer position. Tree Pose promotes balance and concentration, helping to rejuvenate your mind during work breaks

Tree Pose

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Step one foot back, bend the front knee, and raise your arms overhead, stretching the entire body. Warrior 1 improves posture, strength, and flexibility, making it a beneficial pose for combating the effects of sitting for long hours.

Warrior 1 Pose

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Stand with legs wide apart and extend one arm down to the ankle or a block while the other arm reaches up, forming a triangle shape. This pose can stretch and strengthen the entire body, enhancing focus and reducing stiffness in the legs and back.

Triangle Pose

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While seated, twist your upper body to one side, using your opposite arm to grasp the back of your chair. This twist can alleviate lower back pain and improve flexibility in the spine, offering relief from prolonged sitting.

Seated Spinal Twist Pose 

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Lie face down and gently arch your upper body, lifting your chest off the ground. Cobra pose helps counteract the forward-leaning posture often associated with desk work by opening up the chest and strengthening the back.

Cobra Pose

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Start in an inverted V position, stretching your arms and legs while keeping your hips lifted. This pose can relieve tension in the spine and provide a quick energy boost during work.

Downward Facing Dog Pose

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Child's Pose (Balasana) is a quick and effective office stretch. Kneel, sit back on your heels, reach your arms forward, and lower your forehead to the ground for relaxation, stress relief, and tension reduction in the back and shoulders.

Child Pose

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