How to Do a Chest Stretch in the Office

While an office job may not be physically active, the hours sitting at a desk and working on a computer can wreak havoc on your body. A few yoga techniques which help to stretch muscles commonly strained by office workers, such as the chest, upper back and neck, can help you to relieve stress and tension while keeping the muscles elongated and relaxed.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Sit on the edge of your office chair. If you have a chair on wheels or one that swivels, secure the back of the chair against your desk and adjust the knobs so that the chair moves as little as possible.

2. Place your hands behind you and grip your chair at the back corners. If you are flexible enough, you will get a better stretch by joining your hands and pushing your knuckles into the chair behind you. Lift your chest up, pushing your belly out.

3. Squeeze your elbows in towards one another as you lift your chest and heart towards the ceiling. Keep your neck as relaxed as possible, relaxing it back if necessary. Breathe deeply two or three times, for approximately 10 seconds and release the yoga pose.

4. Repeat this pose at the office whenever you begin to feel stress building in your back and neck, when you feel tired and lethargic or just need a little break.

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