International Yoga Day 2025: Are you feeling a little stiff at work? Check out these super simple yoga poses to release your work stress

International Yoga Day
is a strong reminder of how yoga can help you find peace of mind, lower your stress levels, get in better shape, and clear your mind.
You can do yoga anywhere, even at work. You can stretch a little in your office chair to relieve stress, clear your mind, and give your body some love.
What is International Yoga Day all about?
Every year on June 21, people all over the world celebrate the International Yoga Day. The UN created the day in 2014 to honor the global importance of yoga for promoting holistic health.
Yoga is an old physical, mental, and spiritual discipline that started in India. The word "yoga" comes from Sanskrit and means "to join or merge." It means the union of body and awareness. People all over the world do it in many different ways, and it is becoming more and more popular.
The goal of International Yoga Day is to make more people aware of the many benefits of practicing yoga.
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What is this year's International Yoga Day theme?
This year's 11th International Yoga Day has the theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health." It reminds us that our own health and the health of the world are closely linked.
Why is office yoga worth trying?
Yoga helps you get stronger physically and mentally, and it makes you more aware and responsible in your daily life.
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Its goal is to get people of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels to live healthily and mindfully, even in busy places like the office. Here's a list of yoga poses that can help you stay healthy at work, as per a report by
NDTV
.
Which poses can you do right at your desk?
If you want to do yoga poses at work, try these easy steps, as per a report. Do some simple
yoga poses at work
on
International Yoga Day 2025
to help you feel better and less stressed.
Desk cat-cow stretch: Sit at the edge of a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Put your hands on your knees and breathe in. Then, while arching your back, lift your chest and chin toward the ceiling.
Seated spinal twist: Sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor. Put your right hand on the back of the chair and your left hand on your right thigh. Take a deep breath, stretch your back, and gently turn your torso to the right.
Neck rolls: Sit up straight in a chair with your shoulders relaxed. Lower your chin toward your chest and slowly turn your head to the right.
Chair pigeon pose: Sit up straight in a chair and cross your right ankle over your left knee. Then lean forward to make the stretch even stronger.
Seated lateral stretch: Keep your spine straight and your feet flat on the floor. Raise your right arm over your head and lean to the left, making sure your hips stay in place.
These yoga poses are good for the office and only take a few minutes. They can greatly improve your physical and mental health at work. Let's find balance, embrace peace, and love our bodies on this International Yoga Day.
FAQs
Is it possible to do yoga at my desk?
Yes! Simple stretches like neck rolls or seated twists can help you stand up straighter and feel less stressed at work.
Do I need special clothes or a mat?
No, you can do these office-appropriate poses in regular work clothes. Just make sure you have enough space to move and are comfortable.

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