Working 8+ hours can lead to energy loss and body pain, but simple yoga practices at your desk can help maintain wellness and boost productivity.
Desk-bound employees can practice yoga without complicated poses or equipment - all you need is your office chair.
Start with finger and wrist exercises every two hours - extend hands, shake wrists in circles, and flex fingers to maintain hand function.
Combat shoulder pain with simple shoulder rolls - raise shoulders to ears while inhaling, lower while exhaling, alternating directions.
The seated twist pose requires just your office chair - hold for 60 seconds each side to stretch and refresh your body.
Cat-cow stretches in your chair can relieve upper body tension - alternate between arching and rounding your spine for 3-5 breaths.
Simple neck rolls can provide relief from stiffness - slowly roll your neck from shoulder to shoulder with closed eyes.
The stork pose helps prevent hip tightness from prolonged sitting - stand, hold your chair, and alternate lifting knees.
Major companies like Intel, Maruti Suzuki, and Coca-Cola are embracing corporate yoga programs for employee wellness.
Companies are now customizing yoga programs specifically for office environments, including chair yoga and quick 10-minute sessions for BPOs.