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Hey, I'm Lihi Binisty, and
I teach yoga and meditation

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in the Bay Area.

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It's Stress Awareness
Month, and I'm here

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to show you a few things
that can relieve stress

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throughout your work week.

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Did you know that
breathing can improve

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how engaged, productive, and
creative you are at work?

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We use a very small percentage
of our lungs capacity so

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through mindful,
steady, deep breaths,

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we can get energized
and feel less stressed.

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Breathe in through your
nose for a count of four.

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Feel your low belly, ribs,
and then, chest expand.

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Pause at the top of the
inhale and sip in a little bit

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more air.

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And then, exhale
completely out the nose.

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Continue [? this ?] cycle--
inhaling and exhaling.

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Stress can cause
dehydration, and dehydration

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can cause stress.

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It's a vicious
cycle that you can

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break by just drinking water.

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All of our organs need
water to function properly.

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Staying hydrated can keep
your stress levels down.

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We store a lot of
tension in our bodies.

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A common reaction to stress
is to bunch the shoulders up

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to the ears, round the
back, clench the jaw,

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and grind the teeth.

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Instead of the go to
slouching at your desk,

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work on creating space
between the shoulders and ears

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by letting the shoulder blades
melt down your back body.

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Create space in your
mouth, by releasing the jaw

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and soften your tongue.

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Your tech neck will
be cured in no time.

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Those are a few basic
tips for reducing stress

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in your workday.