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After a Day of Sitting, Do This Yoga Sequence to Ease Tight Muscles

Apr 13 2018 - 3:05pm

You finally stand up after sitting all day at your desk, and your hips, lower back, and shoulders are screamingly tense and sore. Shake off the tightness and stress of the day by stepping onto a yoga mat, and do this relaxing yoga sequence to target all those oh-so-tight areas.

Wide-Legged Forward Bend Pose

This forward bend variation will open tight shoulders and hamstrings.

Crescent Moon Pose (Reverse Warrior)

Stretch out the sides of your torso with this Warrior variation.

Lizard Pose

Tight hip flexors can put strain on the lower back, so here's a pose to target that commonly tight area.

Seated Spinal Twist

This pose is great for relieving tension in your lower back.

Double Pigeon Pose

Sitting at a desk all day makes for tight hips, which can lead to an achy lower back, so this effective hip-opener is a must.

Plow Pose

Here's an effective way to stretch your neck, upper back, and lower back.

Happy Baby Pose

This hip-opening stretch is a great way to relieve tightness in the lower back.


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