Yoga at the Office - Leg Stretches

Sometimes the word 'yoga' brings to mind painfultogether.  Recline slightly into the backrest, and
contortions, meditative trances, or rooms full oflift your legs a little off the ground.  Start with
people at the gym trying not to bump into eachyour toes and feet completely pointed.
other as they stretch.  But there are someFlex your feet.  This is the opposite of having
simple yoga exercises that are not only easy toyour feet pointed.  In other words, while leaving
do, but can be done right in your office oryour legs straight, bring the tops of your feet
workplace.  In fact, they can be done withouttoward you, but leave your toes curled.  Once
even leaving your chair at your desk!your feet are flexed, uncurl (ie: flex) your toes,
For example, you can do foot and leg stretches. bringing them as far back as you can.
These can help ease cramps, keep the muscles inNext, point your feet, but leave your toes
the legs limber, and even strengthen the legflexed.  Finally, point your toes as well, bringing
muscles, all from the comfort of your desk chair.your feet back to the original starting position. 
To start, remove your shoes to give your feetRepeat this series of stretches a few times, until
and toes the ability to flex the way they needyou feel fatigued in your leg muscles.  Return
to.  While seated in your chair, put your legsyour feet to the floor, then replace your shoes.
together in front of you, with your feet