Working from home has taken its toll on all of us. Especially SAHM/WFHM and anyone who must care for others while trying to work. I know that during the day I get a bit restless and I am tired of sitting on my chair, my neck, or back aches, and I just need to step away from my screen for a few minutes. I have put together some Yoga poses that help me feel better when I am needing a quick 5 to10 minute break.

1. Child’s pose – Simple and calming. Simply start on your hands and knees and rest your buttocks on your heels, your forehead should be on the mat and I like to keep my arms extended flat as well. This can be done any where from 30 seconds to a few minutes. Take a few deep breaths while in this pose.

2. Cat Pose- Start on your hands and knees and exhale and round your spine towards the ceiling, keep your head down toward the floor, inhale back to your starting position. Don’t forget to breath slowly. I typically do about 5 or ten depending on the time I have.

3. Downward Dog- Although you do not have to be an expert to do downward dog, practice makes perfect. This feels good all around and gives your body a nice, good stretch.

4. Plank- This seems easy enough but, can be quite challenging. Start flat on your belly, keep your arms tucked in by your chest, point your toes and lift. It’s best to start out holding this pose for about 30 seconds and you can do two rounds of it. But of course, listen to your body on what feels good.

5. Cobra- This stretch is perfect for us who sit at a desk all day. My posture suffers from slouching so much. I start off on my stomach, keep my palms flat down and keep my elbows tucked in by my chest. Then I lift and curl my chest away from the floor, lifting my chin up towards the ceiling. This is good to hold for a few moments and then repeat a few times.