With the pace of meetings, deadlines and family obligations, working moms tend to be last on their own to do list. They start early and end late. And in between, they are also are professionals, caregivers, wives, mothers and more. Health and self care? Often gets pushed aside. But here’s the underrated truth. When mothers put themselves first, everyone benefits.
This Mother’s Day, we honor the amazing force of working mothers who juggle boardrooms and homes, often at the expense of their own well being. Here, we discuss how yoga, including simple desk yoga, can be an effective tool in taking back your health, energy and inner calm amidst a busy schedule.
Because looking after yourself shouldn’t be a luxury, but a necessity. Let’s dive in and learn how even small changes can make differences for you in terms of living, working, and being a mom with more energy and ease.
The Reality of Being a Working Mom
Being a mom is a full-time job. Their days are jammed with meetings, deadlines, school pickups, dinner plans, and a million other things in their to do list. It is no wonder that health always takes the backseat.
Sitting for long hours, skipping meals and ignoring pain and other signs from the body becomes the new normal. Slowly, this sedentary lifestyle begins to take a toll on energy, posture, sleep and sometimes even emotional well being. This is where desk yoga becomes a savior for working moms.
Why Desk Yoga Works
Yoga for desk workers doesn’t need a mat or even an hour long session. All you have to do is take a short break for 5 to 10 minutes and do some yoga stretches during your break. It can help your body recharge, help you focus better and alleviates any stiffness.
Other long term benefits of desk yoga include better flexibility, correcting posture and even emotional balance. And that is why the benefits of desk yoga are not only being spread among wellness professionals but among corporate professionals as well.
Try These Yoga Stretches at Your Desk
You don’t need to roll out a mat or find a dedicated space. Here are some yoga stretches at your desk you can try today:
1. Seated Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)- One of the best desk yoga for back pain and spinal mobility.
2. Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana Variation)- Another great desk yoga for back pain and legs.
3. Seated Eagle Arms (Garudasana Arms)- It helps open up the shoulders and the upper spine.
4. Seated Pigeon Pose (Modified Eka Pada Rajakapotasana)- Opens up your hips and decreases lower back pain.
5. Seated Side Stretch- Gives the back and oblique muscles a good stretch and improves posture.
6. Seated Neck Stretch- Eases tension in the neck and shoulders and keeps muscles from getting stiff.
Consistency is one of the most important aspects in yoga to stay fit and healthy. It’s important to include these yoga asanas into your daily life and Habuild will help you with just that! Habuild is more than just online classes. It is a place of motivation, encouragement and lots of fun! We are a community of 90 lakh + individuals moving a step closer towards better health each day. Even if you are a beginner, we’ve got you! You can start off with our 14 day yoga challenge which will help you ease into it and help you progress day by day.
Devi Ji’s Journey at Habuild
Devi ji stumbled upon a 21-day free Habuild Yoga program just after she’d been awarded a certificate for breaking a yoga world record. That little seed of inspiration became a raging fire inside of her.
However, her family members expressed doubt, telling her she wouldn’t see it through, but Devi ji made a promise to herself. Not to them. Not to prove anything. Just to herself. And so, she showed up on the mat. One day. Then another.
She finished those 21 days. Not only did she finish the 21-day program, she then went on to do 51 more, bringing to 72 the number of days in a row she followed the regimen. Her consistency? It became a heartbeat. Today, that heartbeat has echoed for over 329 days of yoga!
She didn’t have it easy. Devi ji juggled her work, family and practice, hitting the mat at her convenience. And in spite of undergoing surgery 2 years back, with Habuild’s help, she was able to learn how to do asanas like Dhayaurasana, Surya Namaskar, and even the Superman pose, or in this case, the Superwoman Pose. Because that’s precisely what she is, just like all the other moms like her who arrive every single day with strength, resilience and grace.
In a mere 72 days, she had lost 3 kgs felt stronger in herself and noticed her sleep improving, through little, consistent steps.
Wrapping it Up
If you’re another working mom who happens to be reading this, let Devi ji’s story be your gentle nudge. You don’t require endless hours at the gym or even step out of your home or office, or wait for the “perfect” time. Just begin. Right where you are.
A few minutes of stretching between meetings, a deep breath before a tough conversation, five mindful moments while your child naps. Because It’s not about doing everything. It’s about doing something. Consistently, lovingly, for you.
And Habuild can help you with just that. All you have to do is join our 14 day yoga challenge to get started with guided sessions and you will be able to see the difference it can make in just 2 weeks!
Because moms like you are the quiet warriors, the early risers, the ones who never give up. You juggle careers, homes, hearts, often forgetting your own. And that quiet strength, that’s what makes you a true superhero.
Happy Mother’s Day to all our supermoms. You’re not just holding the family together, you’re holding yourself up too. And that’s the most powerful pose of all.
