Aside from using stretches to improve your lower back health, there’s another option that can greatly improve health for office workers: investing in a sit stand workstation. Many of the health hazards of sitting all day are relieved by the ability vary the position you’re working in. Specifically, it helps significantly improve posture to spend at […]

This week we’re continuing the series of shoulder opener poses. This one is a yoga posture called reverse prayer. To do reverse prayer pose, you can kneel, sit or stand in a comfortable position. Just make sure there’s nothing behind you so you can move your arms freely. Stretch your arms out wide at your […]

One of the hidden dangers for people who work at a desk or computer is tight shoulders. If you tend to slouch forward when you work at a desk, your shoulders start to lean forward, which causes the muscles to tighten. Eventually, your posture stays that way, even when you’re not in front of a […]

Child’s pose is one of the cornerstone poses for yoga. It is used as a relaxation pose, both at the beginning and end of a practice, and also in the middle to help come back to the body. However, it also has another additional benefit: child’s pose stretches the lower back, and can also loosen […]

The cobra stretch, a basic yoga stretch, is a great option for reducing lower back pain and loosening tight abdominal muscles. To do the cobra stretch, lay flat on your stomach on a firm and supportive surface. To do the cobra stretch, place your hands on the floor so that your elbows are directly below […]