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3. The full salamander
This one is harder to do if you are at your desk or in the office, so it’s a great longer-term exercise to try at home.
- Kneel on all fours, with your head facing down.
- Look to the left without turning your head.
- Tilt your head to the left.
- Let your left spine twist with the head tilted to the left.
- Hold for 30 to 60 seconds
- Bring your head and spine to the center to straighten out.
- Repeat the same steps on the other side.
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During stressful situations, our brain can feel like our worst enemy, causing us to shut down with anxious thoughts or heart palpitations.
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1. The mindful sigh
You should be sitting comfortably for this. I do it at my desk when I notice key symptoms of stress like shallow breathing, tense shoulders or an increased heart rate.
- Take a deep, long inhale through your nose for five seconds and hold.
- Take another...
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2. The half-salamander
This is called the half-salamander because your eyes are moving while your head is kept still, similar to a salamander’s behavior.
- Sit or stand in a comfortable position, with your head facing forward.
- Shift your eyes to the right without turning you...
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2. The half-salamander
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- Sit or stand in a comfortable position, with your head facing forward.
- Shift your eyes to the right without turning you...
Hip Flexor Stretch
- Kneel onto your right knee with toes down.
- Place your left foot flat on the floor in front of you.
- Place both hands on your left thigh.
- Press your hips forward until you feel a good stretch in the hip flexors.
- Contract your abdominals and slightly tilt your pe...
The Wall Angel Stretch
- Stand with your back against a flat wall with your feet about four inches from the base. Maintain a slight bend in your knees.
- Bring your arms up with elbows bent so your upper arms are parallel to the floor and squeeze your shoulder blades together, forming a letter "W". Hold for 3...
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