Stretching at Your Computer or Desk

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Shoulder Circles:
Shrug shoulders toward ears, then rotate them back and down in a circular motion. Repeat 3-5 times.
Head Nod:
Clasp hands behind neck. Tuck chin down slightly. Hold 5 seconds. Return to upright. Repeat 3-5 times.
Full Arm Movements:
With hand on opposite hip,
Sunflower:
Begin in prayer position.
raise arm across body while turning palm to the sky. Breathe in and raise arms.
Continue moving arm down then back to side. Repeat 3-5 times. Separate arms and move them to the sides while breathing out.
Front Neck Stretch:
Place hands just below collar bone. Tilt head toward opposite shoulder, then lift chin slightly. Hold 10 seconds.
End in position shown. Repeat 3-5 times.

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