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InteliHealth - John's Hopkins Health Information Millions of us spend our working lives sitting at a desk or a computer workstation. Give yourself a break - a stretch break - with the InteliHealth Deskercises. These quick easy exercises for desk jockeys are designed to loosen the kinks and ease the tension as you pound your way through another day at the desk. Just click to http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH?t=8254&r=EMIHC000 . Deskercise of the Day - Do the Funky Chicken Loosen up your shoulders, chest and back by doing this "funky chicken" exercise. It takes only a minute and releases a lot of tension in your upper body. It can be done from either a sitting or standing position. Place your fingertips on your shoulders, elbows pointing out to the sides. Pull your elbows back as far as you can. Push your elbows forward and try to touch them together. Repeat 10 times. Now, keeping your fingertips on your shoulders, lift your elbows up and then push them down to your sides, as if you're trying to fly. Repeat 10 times. Take A Deep Breath Quick relaxation exercises are helpful because they can be done almost anytime and any place. Most of us can spare a few minutes several times a day to do a quick relaxation. Deep breathing is probably the simplest yet most effective relaxation technique. Shallow, rapid breathing is a common reaction to stress. So deep, slow breathing can actually interrupt your stress response and help you to relax. Close your eyes. Breath out slowly and completely through your mouth. Watch your stomach "cave in" as you breath out. Now breath in slowly and deeply through your nose. Watch your stomach expand as you breathe in. Hold for five seconds, then exhale and begin the cycle again. Repeat at least five times, or for as much time as you have. Just a reminder, Gail