| You don't have to be a contortionist to practice yoga | | | | stretch your arms to the right, making sure to hold in |
| or trade your scrub pants for spandex pants. You | | | | your stomach, and feel a great hip opening and stretch |
| don't even have to be in the yoga studio or local gym. | | | | on the opposite side of your body. Hold for thirty |
| With the simple poses listed below, men and women | | | | seconds and then repeat the stretch on the left side |
| of all ages and abilities can alleviate stress at work | | | | of the body. |
| and keep energy levels high. You can do them virtually | | | | The cat-cow pose can be done in the seated position |
| anywhere and arrive home at the end of the day | | | | or, alternately, on all four arms and legs. For |
| feeling rested and balanced. | | | | convenience in a medical setting, you will want to |
| Loose-fitting scrub tops will not hinder a simple | | | | follow the seated position. In the seated position, put |
| backstretch. To complete this stretch, position your | | | | both of your feet on the floor at about hip's width and |
| arms behind your back, bringing your hands together. | | | | then place your hands on your knees. With your inhale, |
| Next, lift you arms upward until you feel the amount of | | | | arch your back up towards the sky; with your exhale, |
| stretch that is right for you. Lift up your chest and hold | | | | round your spine allowing your head to fall forward. |
| this pose for a minimum 30 seconds. Repeat and feel | | | | Repeat for several breaths. |
| your body open up. | | | | Eagle pose is traditionally done as a standing pose, but |
| You might be wearing your favorite barco scrubs | | | | much like cat-cow can also be done in the seated |
| when you have a short break and engage in some | | | | position to better suit the office setting. From a seated |
| simple shoulder shrugs and circles. Find a comfortable | | | | position, cross your right arm under your left, allowing |
| seated position and then raise both of your shoulders | | | | the palms to touch. Lift your elbows up toward the |
| up in the direction of your ears, roll and squeeze your | | | | ceiling. You should feel an amazing stretch as you |
| shoulder blades together and roll your shoulders down. | | | | shoulders slide down your back. For a different stretch, |
| Repeat this exercise. | | | | in the same position bring your arms down toward the |
| Half moon pose is a great stretch anytime of the day. | | | | floor. Remember to breathe through the postures and |
| Raise your arms over your head and interlock your | | | | repeat the posture with the left arm under the right for |
| fingers. Take a deep breath and on the exhalation | | | | an equal stretch on both sides of the body. |