Breathe, Stretch & Move: Get Rid of Workplace Stress

Chances are, the negative thoughts arrived on an upper-chest in-breath. So as they leave — breathe them out

Proteins, on the other hand (lean meat, chicken, fish, low-fat cheese, nuts, lentils, chickpeas, baked beans and low-fat dairy products) cause a sustained rise in blood sugar, which lasts considerably longer than that following carbohydrate. Hence a diet which contains adequate quantities of protein at each main meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) w

don’t close off one nostril when blowing out — this can force water back into your ear.

As you breathe out, feel the breath flow out through your legs, arms and head, leaving your whole body loose, heavy and supported.

Stretching and breathing maintain a range of movement and provide good nutrition via re-oxygenation of the brain and body, improving clarity of thought, focus and energy levels. Movement dissipates toxin build-up. Good movement and good breathing provide feedback to the brain, sending the information that everything is OK. Chemicals are released in

Every time you feel the gentle pause phase at the end of an out breath, you are achieving a mini-relaxation.

Breathing retraining takes time — it takes between six and eight weeks of consistent awareness and practice for new patterns to become strong and established.

OSH recommends that all computer users have a micro-pause every three minutes.

If you improve your awareness of your body and posture, and adopt a ‘neutral body’ stance, this allows breathing and movement to occur effectively and effortlessly.