Shoulders

It is common that while sitting in front of the computer and typing for a long period of time we are unconsciously lifting our shoulders. Holding them in the same position for hours might cause stiffness and in later stage pain. Try to make regular intervals or make your clock alarm ringing every two hours for 5 minutes break. If you are disciplined enough to do this on a regular base, you will very soon welcome a much more relaxed you!

1. Sit straight and close your eyes. Breathe deeply several times. Concentrate on your breathing trying in this way to switch off your mind.
2. While you take another in breath lift both shoulders as high as you can
3. You might feel resistance in your shoulders which gradually will decrease with more repetitions
4. Hold them in the highest possible position for 3 slow breaths
5. With out breath slowly put your shoulders down trying not to push them but rather releasing the muscles. Let them to slide down as low as possible.
6. Stay in neutral position for 1 breath and repeat the whole procedure 3 times

Originally published in Stella Magazine, the weekly supplement of The Sunday Telegraph