When we spend several hours working sitting down, in front of the computer, we can feel certain discomfort, not only physical, but also mental. Being focused on a single task and in the same position for a long time can also weaken emotions. For this reason, we propose a series of Stretching that will not only release the tensions in your body, but will also help you to reconnect with yourself.
The need to disconnect
If you are one of those who spends a lot of hours sitting, you should start to introduce a series of stretches. These will help you release muscle tension accumulated by posture and back pain that you may be suffering; especially in the lumbar and cervical area. But that is not all. Pausing and focusing for a few minutes on your breathing, being aware of the stretches and reconnecting, is essential to achieve well-being and perform the best possible. Go ahead and try this series of stretches! You can do them several times throughout the day. You will notice how your mood and your capacity of concentration and, in addition, it will provide you with the necessary tools to face setbacks.
3 Stretches to pause at work
- Sit on the edge of the chair. The soles of the feet are flat on the ground and the legs are hip-width apart. Focus on the activation of your abdomen and pay attention to the movement of your ribs as you take a deep breath. If it helps you, you can put your hands on them to feel how the air expands. When you are 100% focused on your breathing, raise your arms to the ceiling, take a breath and, when you release, round your back and drop your body forward. The arms go down open at the same time as the body, until they reach the ground and are relaxed, without tension. The neck is releasedwithout exerting any force. Hold a few seconds, undo the pose and repeat 3 times, slowly, being aware of the work of your body.
- Sit comfortably in the chair. He lengthens the spine and does not curve the lumbar, keep the ribs closed. Then take a breath and Raise your shoulders toward the ceiling. Hold the tension and, releasing the air, let them fall. Repeat 3 times. Then perform 5 rotations shoulders forward, and 5 more changing direction.
- Cross your right leg over your left, and perform a spinal torsionto the same leg that you have crossed, that is, the right one. She tries to grab the back of the chairs with both hands. She lasts a few seconds and changes legs. repeat it 3 times on each side.
When you're done, you'll feel more physically free and fairer mentally clear. It is very important that during the minutes that the routine lasts, you try to focus on your breathing and relax, instead of continuing to dwell on work issues, otherwise it will not be effective.