Yoga on the Keyboard - Office Exercises
Feet and Legs
Your feet and legs are your roots to the Earth. They are
your base, your foundation to your castles in the sky. They
create mobility and supply you with direction. Often while
on the keyboard, they are asleep unless you take regular
breaks. They love walks, rubs, movement and attention.
Benefits of the feet and leg
stretches:
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Increases circulation and reduces leg cramping
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Helps combat swollen ankles from water retention
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Creates stability and security
1. Point and Flex
Scoot to the edge of your seat. Start with both feet planted
into the floor. Extend your right leg resting your foot on
the center back of your right heel. Firm your upper right
thigh straightening your right leg to the floor. Inhale deep
as you slowly point your toes, exhale slowly as you flex
your foot back. Be sure to articulate your toes and the
spaces between them as you breathe. Five times and then go
to the left foot.
2. Ankle Rotations
Start with both feet planted in to the floor. Extend your
right leg resting on the center back of your right heel.
Firm your upper right thigh straightening your right leg to
the floor. Pointing your toe, slowly rotate your foot around
your ankle clockwise five times. Then rotate your foot
slowly around your ankle counter clockwise five times. The
slower the better. Please rest the right sole of the foot on
the floor and begin with your left foot.
3. Straight Leg Forward Bend
Extend your right leg forward resting on the back center of
your right heel. Plant your left sole of your foot firmly
into the ground. Firm your upper right thigh and flex your
right foot. Try to make spaces between your toes pressing
out of the ball of your right foot. Please place your hands
on your left bent knee and slowly lower your chest towards
your extended right leg. Take at least five patient deep
breaths and then go to the left leg.
