But don’t forget to recognize the pros (even during a global health crisis, it’s important to acknowledge silver linings!). For instance, this might be the first time you’ve been away from the direct gaze of a boss and coworkers (and HR). No one will know if you take a five-minute break between video calls to stand up and march around your workspace—or do some light but effective stretches to increase blood circulation and wake up any muscles you’ve forgotten to use while self-isolating. (Sorry, glutes, it’s nothing personal.) Keep finding yourself with 10 minutes to spare between Zoom presentations? Below, Beth Cooke, a yoga teacher and an instructor at Obé—the online destination for streaming live, on-demand workouts from home—shares three quick and easy yoga stretches designed to be squeezed into a busy work day. The following beginner-friendly yoga poses are amazing on their own, but feel even better when done in sequence for an energizing midday flow. Use the above demo video as a visual guide, then get to stretching. (And don’t forget to breathe!).
