Yoga at Your Desk

By Miriam Austin

10 yoga stretches to keep you alert during the workday, and to release stress before you head home.

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Arm Stretch 1

1. Bring your arms behind your back, clasping your hands. Or, hold a tie, sweater, or scarf (or something) between your hands. 2. Lift your arms as high as you can. Lift your sternum. 3. Hold for 30 to 45 seconds, relax for a moment, then repeat. This material is used with permission of Sterling Publishing, Co., Inc., NY, NY, from Yoga for Wimps by Miriam Austin, copyright 2000 by Miriam Austin.