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Desk Yoga Reset

A half-hour workday reset with repeated standing stretches and two visits to a seated twist.

The shape of this practice

30:00 total
  1. Easy Seat
  2. Gentle Seated Twist
  3. Cat–Cow
  4. Mountain Pose
  5. Standing Side Bend
  6. Half Forward Fold
  7. Standing Forward Fold
  8. Tree Pose
  9. Low Lunge
  10. Mountain Pose
  11. Standing Side Bend
  12. Half Forward Fold
  13. Standing Forward Fold
  14. Tree Pose
  15. Low Lunge
  16. Mountain Pose
  17. Standing Side Bend
  18. Gentle Seated Twist
  19. Constructive Rest
  • Warm up
  • Salutations
  • Flow
  • Holds
  • Cool down
  • Rest

What helps

Props that make this easier

  • Non-slip yoga mat A 4–6 mm mat with good grip makes standing poses steadier. View on Amazon
  • Cork yoga block Brings the floor closer in forward folds and supported poses. View on Amazon
  • Yoga bolster A firm support under knees or spine for restorative rest. View on Amazon
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