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Stretch Break!

Stretch Break! For your wrists

by Stacey Shipman on June 16, 2010

Welcome to the weekly Stretch Break! this week for your wrists.  If you sit at a computer during the day, this is the perfect stretch break for you.  A quick, easy, painless tension release and stretch for your wrists. You don’t even have to leave your chair and it takes about 2 minutes!  Your wrists [...]

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Stretch Break! For your Face

by Stacey Shipman on June 9, 2010

Welcome back to the weekly Stretch Break! Today’s stretch is for your face.  Do you ever notice you clench your jaw or furrow your brow when you’re thinking or involved deeply in a project?  It’s important to relieve tension from the face to keep your skin smooth, and wrinkles away. Not to mention, it just [...]

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Stretch Break! and A Request for Help

by Stacey Shipman on April 21, 2010

After a little hiatus, the weekly Stretch Break! is back.  Today’s stretch break is inspired from a post I read by Chris Edgar, of Work Consciously, where he describes how to do Eagle Arms in yoga.  I thought it would make a perfect video demonstration.  You can perform this move standing or seated.  I also [...]

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FGL Stretch Break! Desk stretch for chest and shoulders

by Stacey Shipman on March 3, 2010

Today’s Stretch Break! will help you stretch the chest, shoulders and even your wrists.  Today I offer two variations – one from a seated position and one standing. The standing version offers a deeper stretch, the seated version is great for those with back issues who need the support.  You know how you feel, choose [...]

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FGL Stretch Break! Lower Back Stretch

by Stacey Shipman on February 25, 2010

Welcome to your weekly stretch break.  By request this week’s stretch is for the lower back, and you don’t even have to leave your chair.  For those of you with tight lower backs/hamstrings or high blood pressure, I offer a modification version first.   This is definitely one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it, [...]

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FGL TV Stretch Break! Chair stretch for hips and lower back

by Stacey Shipman on February 17, 2010

When you sit a lot during the day your hips and lower back get compressed and that creates stress on the body.  The hips also serve as a storage depot for emotional “stuff”.  During today’s stretch break I guide you through a chair stretch for hips.  Once again, this stretch is great for anyone who [...]

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Stretch Break: Side Bend and Simple Chest Stretch

by Stacey Shipman on February 10, 2010

Today’s stretch break will get you out of your seat for a side bend and simple chest stretch. When I do this in live programs I often hear “Oh, that feels good.” Always remember to breathe! And remember, stretching is feel-good living. Note: The Stretch Break series is designed for the average healthy adult. Please [...]

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Feel Good Friday: Neck and Shoulder Stretch Break

by Stacey Shipman on January 29, 2010

Effective does not have to be complicated when it comes to stress relief.  In this short video I guide you through a simple neck stretch and a few shoulder rolls – perfect for those who sit a lot or are hunched over the computer.  Time to take a break, stretch and relieve some physical stress [...]

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