Counterposes for Desk Dwellers

Overview

Tethered to our computers, tablets, and documents, many of us spend long hours sitting at our desk. Holding this classic modern posture for too long can be detrimental to our health. Thankfully, there are classical yoga postures that can restore and rejuvenate us. In this series of classes, Sandra Anderson shares asanas that strengthen, balance, and release the parts of us that are compromised by a sedentary lifestyle. Follow along to find instant relief as well as lasting physical and energetic support.

5-Part Series

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Open Up with Moving Dolphin

Many of us spend our days hunched over a desk. In this tutorial, Sandra Anderson shares a short yet powerful practice that counters our tendency to cave forward and inward. Join her in stabilizing, strengthening,...

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Inverted Action: Release & Restore

How can we counteract the detrimental effects of sitting at our desk all day? In this tutorial, Sandra Anderson shares one method: a yoga posture that is the exact opposite of our sitting posture. Learn...

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An Invigorating Hip Balance Variation

One of the worst side effects of sitting for a long time is the sluggishness that overtakes our mind and body. In this tutorial, enjoy a practice to dispel stagnation. This version of a hip...

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Yoga Class to Combat Sitting (Level 2)

We’re all familiar with the discomforts that can arise in the body and mind from sitting in front of our devices: a forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and an overall sense of sluggishness, to name...