Yoga Breaks

FACT: Working in an office can be quite the challenging environment for someone who values physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. By healthy, I mean a non-sedentary lifestyle. For those of us who are desk-bound for a large portion of our day, it's difficult at times to just pause for a moment and get up.

FUN FACT: I work in an office at which I am required to sit.. a lot. HOWEVER, I 1] am allowed to and permanently use a balance ball chair when doing so, and 2] have a beautiful, like-minded co-worker who shares my affinity for staying active.

So on days when we've put in strong load for the first half of the day and there are a few minutes of downtime, this is the kind of thing that starts happening:

head stand breaks

I'm working on some variations; it's a slow and sometimes painful process, but getting there!

slowly... but surely.

And here's evidence of the struggle [which is very real], haha.

And some more. Yes, I'm super wobbly.. but hey, wobbly is better than nothing, and I'm growing stronger getting into these things, so I'll take it and keep working.
That second video is admittedly awful, I know, but I've decided to vulnerably post that as a public declaration that it will be followed in the hopefully near future with one of redemption. Hah. Everyone starts somewhere, kids.

So yeah! That's part of our office routine when we have a few spare minutes and the pressing work is done; a quick break from computer screens and phone calls for some yoga. If you have the opportunity where you work to take even a 3-minute break from the grind, I would highly recommend it!

Happy TUESDAY!

xo | cmd