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Yoga Break: Desk Yoga: Relief for Lower Backs

This pose, which requires a desk chair without wheels, can be done several times a day to release pressure on your lower back. It's also a great way to take a break and relax for a moment during a stressful day. One note of caution, however: You may want privacy for this one, as it involves lying on the floor. Here's how to try it: Clear your floor of objects that might be in your way and face your chair into the center of the room. Then lay down on the floor with your feet pointing toward your chair. Bend your knees and slide your hips forward so that your hips are near the front edge of your chair. Lift your legs and place them on your chair seat so that, if possible, the backs of your knees touch the front edge of the chair. Separate your feet to hip distance and relax into the support of the chair. Open your arms away from your body, palms facing up, and relax and breathe for a few minutes. When you stand up, your lower back will feel longer and less tense — and so will you!