Yoga for Desk Workers & Students - SarahBethYoga

Name: Yoga for Desk Workers & Students - SarahBethYoga
Rating: 4.7 (793 reviews)

Short (all levels) yoga routines that will stretch you out and reduce tension in ~5 minutes each

Created bySarah Beth Yoga

Last updated 9/2018

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What you'll learn

Reduce tension, neck & shoulder pain, back aches, and eye strain
Decrease stress & anxiety
Improve posture & spine health
Increase circulation to hands, wrists, hips & legs
Improve overall health with short work breaks to stretch out
Leave work behind with a Yoga Routine to unwind AFTER work.

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures • 43m total length

Desk Yoga for Wrists4:59
Practice desk yoga for wrists with seated stretches, wrist circles, and finger-by-finger releases, using breath to relax forearms and improve posture.
Desk Yoga for Posture5:59
Practice desk yoga for posture with standing stretches, seated cat-cow, and gentle twists to ease tension in the upper back, chest, shoulders, hips, and neck through brief breath-led routines.
Desk Yoga for Hips & Low Back6:29
Explore desk yoga sequences to open hips and release the low back with chair-supported stretches, lunges, and hamstring openings. Practice mindful breathing through the nose to stay grounded during movement.
Desk Yoga for Neck & Shoulders6:29
Begin standing behind your desk and finish seated, guiding neck and shoulder tension release with neck rolls, eagle arms, and mindful breathing.
Desk Yoga Mental Grounding4:59
A desk yoga session guides a one-minute grounding routine—from standing intuitive movement to seated breathing—to release tension and cultivate calm before work.
Yoga to Unwind AFTER Work14:59
Unwind after work with a calming, full-body yoga flow that moves from seated twists and breath awareness to hip opening and forward folds, releasing tension for desk workers and students.

Requirements

No experience necessary! These simple yoga videos are great for all levels!
Modifications offered for all levels

Description

Reduce stress, pain & tension and increase productivity with short yoga breaks throughout your day for guided yet discreet stretches that you can do at or next to your desk:

DESK YOGA FOR WRISTS: If you spend a lot of time writing, typing or drawing give this desk yoga for wrists routine a go with gentle stretches to increase blood flow to your forearms, wrists & fingers.

DESK YOGA FOR NECK & SHOULDERS: Try this short desk yoga for neck & shoulders routine to reduce tension and stress in your neck & shoulders from long hours at your desk.

DESK YOGA FOR POSTURE: Reduce back pain, improve spine health and manage a healthy posture with this simple desk yoga for posture routine at your desk.

DESK YOGA FOR HIPS & BACK: This short desk yoga for hips is a wonderful & gentle way to increase circulation & improve the flexibility in your hip flexors, hamstrings, glutes, piriformis, low back and legs. All areas of your body that can get tight and sore from sitting for long periods of time.

DESK YOGA MENTAL GROUNDING EXERCISE: Includes a little intuitive yoga to loosen up for the first minute then I'll guide you through a short guided meditation to reduce stress, tension & anxiety. Ideal for the beginning and end of your day.

15 MINUTE YOGA TO UNWIND AFTER WORK: Leave work behind and unwind with gentle yet effective yoga stretches that will undo a day of sitting. Great in the afternoon, immediately after work or as a bedtime yoga practice.

Enjoy!

@SarahBethYoga

Who this course is for:

Anybody who wants to reduce tension, pain, stress & anxiety associated with long hours working at a desk.