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Hey, I'm Lihi Binisty, and I teach yoga and meditation
in the Bay Area.
It's Stress Awareness Month, and I'm here
to show you a few things that can relieve stress
throughout your work week.
Did you know that breathing can improve
how engaged, productive, and creative you are at work?
We use a very small percentage of our lungs capacity so
through mindful, steady, deep breaths,
we can get energized and feel less stressed.
Breathe in through your nose for a count of four.
Feel your low belly, ribs, and then, chest expand.
Pause at the top of the inhale and sip in a little bit
more air.
And then, exhale completely out the nose.
Continue [? this ?] cycle-- inhaling and exhaling.
Stress can cause dehydration, and dehydration
can cause stress.
It's a vicious cycle that you can
break by just drinking water.
All of our organs need water to function properly.
Staying hydrated can keep your stress levels down.
We store a lot of tension in our bodies.
A common reaction to stress is to bunch the shoulders up
to the ears, round the back, clench the jaw,
and grind the teeth.
Instead of the go to slouching at your desk,
work on creating space between the shoulders and ears
by letting the shoulder blades melt down your back body.
Create space in your mouth, by releasing the jaw
and soften your tongue.
Your tech neck will be cured in no time.
Those are a few basic tips for reducing stress
in your workday.