A Great Yoga Stretch for the Office: Modified Down Dog
Posted by Rainbow6 on December 7th, 2010This is a great stretch to do a couple of times during your workday and definitely when you get home. It’s a modification of downward dog – getting the benefit of lengthening the spine and stretching the back; without needing to get down on the floor in the middle of your office or cubicle.
1. Rest your hands near the edge of a flat surface (this could be your desk or a countertop in your kitchen).
2. Walk backwards, letting your upper body lower so that your body is making an “L” shape. Adjust your feet to be hip-width apart, allow your knees to be soft. Your ears should be right by your biceps. Draw the shoulders down from the ears, even with the arms overhead.
3. Take steady and slow breaths. On each inhale, letting the spine lengthen and on each exhale, relaxing into the stretch.
4. Hold and breathe with the pose for 6-8 breaths. Gently walk towards the table or countertop to come back to standing.
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