Post by Hachelen on Feb 1, 2007 13:18:06 GMT -5
Originally posted by Talara
You can try this short stretching routine at your desk. It's a great relaxation technique to use just before you go into an important meeting or before making that phone call you've been putting off. It is also effective if you are starting to feel stressed and tight around the back and shoulders, and don't have time to get away from your desk. It only takes a few minutes to complete and will leave you feeling refreshed and centered.
1. Push your chair back until, with your back against the chair, you are at an arm's length from the desk. Sit squarely in your chair with your legs shoulder width apart and your feet flat on the floor. Close your eyes and take two or three slow, deep breaths.
2. Clasp your hands behind your back and gradually lean backwards, arching your upper back over the top of the chair. Return to the position in step 1 and take two or three deep breaths.
3. Place your palms against the edge of the desk and, keeping your back straight, press against the desk as if you were trying to push it away. Hold for a few seconds, then let go. This will tighten and then relax the muscles in your arms and chest. Return to the position in step 1 and take two or three deep breaths.
4. Placeing your legs together, tighten your thigh muscles and lift your legs until they are straight out in front of you with your toes flexed back toward your body. Hold for a few seconds, then relax. Return to the position in step 1 and take two or three deep breaths.
The Book of Calm: Relaxing ways to manage stress
Copyright Lansdowne Publishing Pty Ltd 1997
You can try this short stretching routine at your desk. It's a great relaxation technique to use just before you go into an important meeting or before making that phone call you've been putting off. It is also effective if you are starting to feel stressed and tight around the back and shoulders, and don't have time to get away from your desk. It only takes a few minutes to complete and will leave you feeling refreshed and centered.
1. Push your chair back until, with your back against the chair, you are at an arm's length from the desk. Sit squarely in your chair with your legs shoulder width apart and your feet flat on the floor. Close your eyes and take two or three slow, deep breaths.
2. Clasp your hands behind your back and gradually lean backwards, arching your upper back over the top of the chair. Return to the position in step 1 and take two or three deep breaths.
3. Place your palms against the edge of the desk and, keeping your back straight, press against the desk as if you were trying to push it away. Hold for a few seconds, then let go. This will tighten and then relax the muscles in your arms and chest. Return to the position in step 1 and take two or three deep breaths.
4. Placeing your legs together, tighten your thigh muscles and lift your legs until they are straight out in front of you with your toes flexed back toward your body. Hold for a few seconds, then relax. Return to the position in step 1 and take two or three deep breaths.
The Book of Calm: Relaxing ways to manage stress
Copyright Lansdowne Publishing Pty Ltd 1997