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Yoga for Desk Workers

21.4.2023

 

 

This article discusses how sitting for long periods impacts our body, and how yoga can help.

 

Although sitting at a desk requires less muscular effort than more physically demanding jobs, it causes fatigue and carries health risks.  These issues can be compounded if your lifestyle becomes more sedentary. If you drive to work, have lunch at your desk and relax on the sofa in the evening, you can find yourself sitting for a large proportion of the day. 

 

The impact of prolonged sitting on the body includes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I apologise if this sounds depressing! However, it is important to be aware of these problems so that we can address them.  I worked for many years as an accountant and understand the impact that prolonged sitting takes on the body.  I also know that there are ways of keeping your body healthy and minimising pain and discomfort, even if you work at a desk for long hours.  

 

How yoga can help:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other factors that can help reduce the impact of prolonged sitting on the body include:

 

 

 

If you would like some advice about including yoga in your routine I would love to help.  I offer 30 or 60 minute private or group yoga sessions.  They can be designed to target the problems created by long hours working at a desk and support any other activities you do.  

 

 

If you would like to get in touch to have a chat about yoga or to find out more about working with me, please find my details below:

 

helen@helenpomeroyyoga.com

www.helenpomeroyyoga.com

Instagram: @helenpomyoga

 

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References: 

 

Christine Felstead (2014) Yoga for Runners, published by Human Kinetics

 

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) – Working in a seated position fact sheet, revised edition 28 September 2022.