Yoga is a great way to counteract the negative effects of sitting at a desk for long periods of time. When we sit and write for extended durations, our muscles can become tight and tense, leading to poor posture, back pain, and other physical discomforts.
Another negative side effect is how it slows down your metabolism. As a Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise review reported, “Prolonged time spent in sedentary behaviors (i.e., activities performed while sitting or reclining) has been consistently shown as an independent risk factor for increased cardiometabolic risk and all-cause mortality.” The same review declared that there is “considerable evidence” that breaking up long periods of sitting with activity can help mitigate the problem.
If you have the time, going to a yoga class for an hour is wonderful for several reasons (like getting you out of the house or office and getting quality instruction) but often isn’t practical. What may be practical (and effective) for most writers is — in sync with the research — to counter longish bouts of sitting with short bouts of yoga. Even just a few minutes per hour of a common yoga pose can be helpful to your energy levels, ability to focus, and overall physical and mental well-being.
One of the main benefits of yogawhen working at a desk. By improving posture, we can reduce the strain on our back, neck, and shoulders and improve our overall comfort.
