At times like these, Ilchi Lee (http://www.ilchi.com), president of the University of Brain Education, located in South Korea, recommends, “Try a few simple Dahn Yoga (http://www.dahnyoga.com) energy-restoring exercises. They can generate vitality in the body, bring clarity to the mind, and develop the mental stamina for long periods of clear and creative thinking.”

Lee offers four exercises from the Dahn Yoga body-mind fitness system, which he created, that are good for releasing the mental stress and physical tension that office work produces. To find the full set of instructions for these exercises click here.

To follow the exercises, simply start here:

1. Abdominal Breathing. Take deep breaths with your abdomen to provide your body and brain with sufficient oxygen. This releases the spine’s tension, relaxes the central nervous system, fills the brain and body with vitality, facilitates digestion, and eases drowsiness.

2. Exhale through the Mouth. Our breathing deepens when we have adequately exhaled the air in our lungs. In eliminating stagnant energy with each exhalation, your body and brain relax.

3. Spread Arms to Open Chest. Sitting at your desk, your shoulders can become stiff and head warm. Unable to circulate throughout the body, energy stagnates in your head. Spreading wide your arms makes your energy pass through your chest and go throughout your body, which revitalizes your brain.

4. Neck Rotations. Neck and shoulder stiffness hinders the blood and oxygen flows to the brain, keeping you from having a clear head. By slowing rotating your neck, you refresh your neck and spine, and stimulate your central nervous system.

Leaving the office to go exercise sounds great, but isn’t always the easiest of options for people. Doing these simple Dahn Yoga steps will help relieve aches, pains, stress, and keep you going until the five o’clock whistle blows.

To learn more about Dahn Yoga, visit the Web site at http://www.dahnyoga.com.