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Yoga Chair Positions [Infographic]

May 8May 7Posted in Exercise, HealthTagged chair yoga, ecogreenlove, exercise, fitness, Health, infographic, office yoga, tips, wellbeing, workout, yoga, yoga positions3 Comments

Posting up at a desk for eight or more hours a day can do a real number on our bodies. Extended sitting not only has prolonged health risks, it can make you feel stiff, achy, and uncomfortable in a matter of hours. The good news: Yoga can help. By incorporating a few yoga poses into your daily work routine, you can stretch out the muscles that get tight and sore with all that sitting—no mat or form-fitting pants required.

Yoga doesn’t have to be limited to a studio. Incorporate these poses into your workday to help prevent the aches and pains that often accompany a 9-to-5 desk job. Read on to learn how.

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Office Yoga vs. Menstrual Cramps [Infographic]

July 25July 24Posted in Exercise, HealthTagged exercises, fight, Health, how to, infographic, menstrual cramps, office yoga, period, red days, relief, tips, woman, women, workplaceLeave a comment

Day-to-day office work is stressful enough, what more during the days you are on your period?

Dysmenorrhea affects women in different ways. Some women barely even notice their periods, while others get mild to severe cramps. When cramps are so debilitating, getting out of bed is a challenge – and the thought of heading to work is even more unnerving.

One of the ways to treat menstrual discomfort is to engage in stretching and exercise, specifically ones that target the lower abdominal and lower back regions. Some women worry about being too active during their period – as you are prone to back stains – but by using longer feminine pads or menstrual cups to keep you protected, that won’t be an issue.

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