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Sitting 8 hours a day? Try these 6 chair yoga stretches

Seated forward bend (Chair paschimottanasana)
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Seated forward bend (Chair paschimottanasana)
Sitting on a chair with legs extended and reaching toward the toes.Stretches the hamstrings, calves, and lower back.
Seated knee-to-chest forward fold (Chair child's pose variation)
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Seated knee-to-chest forward fold (Chair child's pose variation)
Folding the torso over bent knees while seated.Relaxes the spine, neck, and shoulders.
Seated chest opener- heart opener
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Seated chest opener- heart opener
Hands placed behind the chair, chest lifted, shoulders drawn back.Opens the chest and improves posture.
Seated spinal twist (Chair ardha matsyendrasana variation)
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Seated spinal twist (Chair ardha matsyendrasana variation)
One hand on the chair back and the torso gently rotated.Improves spinal mobility and stretches the back.
Seated staff pose (Chair dandasana)
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Seated staff pose (Chair dandasana)
Sitting tall with legs extended forward and hands beside the hips.Encourages proper posture and core engagement.
Seated Side Bend (Chair Parsva Stretch)
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Seated Side Bend (Chair Parsva Stretch)
Arms overhead with the torso bending to one side.Stretches the sides of the waist, shoulders, and upper back.
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