Relaxation For Work At Home Moms

Since you are at WAHMSpa we must assume you are working at home and that generally means many hours setting at a desk. That desk, that environment needs to be set up to protect you, your back and your overall health.

Work at home offices can be a spare room converted to an office or just a corner in the garage, bedroom, kitchen or on-top of your lap in the living room. No matter where it is, you must pay attention to your posture, your back and the overall ergonomics of your position in relation to your desk (or the boards on the concrete blocks). The links will give you an idea of what that position needs to be. Once seated correctly (and comfortably) you still need to follow techniques that will relieve the stress, both physical and mental that builds from hours of work and the tasks you do.

Resources
One resource that is a one-stop-shop is the Relax The Back Online Store. They have great products to prevent or relieve the pain and stress that comes from being a desk jockey. They have great products for the office and Videos that cover the subject.

The Relax the Back site has the latest information and articles from many sources that will help you understand and if possible correct or alleviate the desk related back pain. The federal government not only has specific guidelines in place, but a wealth of information on the subject. An excellent place to start is the OSHA article(s) on computer workstations. While OSHA guidelines and regulations generally don't apply to your home office work place, they form a good basis to use to prevent or protect the worker in an office situation.

Learn Relaxation
Being seated properly is just the beginning. During the day you need to exercise your joints and muscles to promote blood flow and aid relaxation. There are many exercises that you can do while seated. These exercises will keep you fresh, both physically and mentally. Seated Exercise Links: L1 - L2 - L3 - L4 - L5

During your work day, perhaps, every day a short walk around the neighborhood or while out shopping is good for the overall sense of well being. Your should fit into your schedule an exercise program suited to your current state of physical fitness (Always check with your physician before starting any exercise program.) In general walking is an excellent way to start. A relaxed and well exercised body will sleep better and be more rested the next day. Walking For Health: L1 - L2 - L3 - L4

It may take from 3 days to two weeks for the benefits to begin to show. These benefits will include fewer headaches, less joint and muscle pain, a better and more refreshed sleep pattern. You will find that a faster and clearer mental response will be a big side benefit when exercising. Keep up the seated exercises as well as your fitness program and the benefits will show!

Relaxation Through Meditation
In some cases meditation has been viewed as a practice that is out of step with a "normal" US lifestyle. Nothing could be further from the truth. A very simple definition for meditation is: continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation.

Meditation can be used to enhance relaxation, promote more restful sleep, deal with daily stress and these proper breathing techniques can actual lead to better health. There is an excellent program CD based audio program. It is from Centerpointe, they are based in Oregon.

Many folks combine Yoga and meditation to achieve more complete results with both disciplines. An excellent article on Basic Meditation Exercises by Robert Morgen is reprinted here. If you live in the Sedona AZ area or are visiting here soon, one of the best yoga centers in the nation is 7 Centers Yoga. You can visit their website for more information on Yoga and meditation.