Brain Gym

Computers can stress our system visually, auditorially, and physiologically.  The computer screen provides only one visual plane, limiting the use of binocular vision, depth perception and peripheral vision.  The constant hum of computers switches off our auditory skills and the electromagnetic field may negatively affect our energy systems.  If you’re stuck in front of a computer for any long periods of time, try the following ‘brain gym’ exercises:

Hook Ups (Good for stress)

Grade your stress levels from 1-10

Part 1:  Put your arms out in front of you with the backs of the hands facing.  Cross the wrists and interlace the fingers folding the arms into your chest.  Cross your ankles and place the tip of your tongue to the root of your mouth.  Sit and breathe for one minute.

Part 2:  Place your feet flat on the floor and connect the tips of the fingers and thumbs.  Keep the tongue to the roof of your mouth and breathe in this position for one minute.

Grade your stress levels from 1-10 now.

The Energiser

Notice your posture, focus, and energy levels.  Sit comfortable at a desk.  Lower your forehead to rest on the desk placing your hands under your shoulders – fingers pointing slightly inward.  As you inhale, experience your breath as a fountain of energy, lifting first your head, then your neck, then your shoulders and upper back – lifting to the ceiling.  Release and open the shoulders.  Exhale as you lower slowly back to the desk in reverse.  Back, shoulders, neck and head.  Notice your posture, focus, and energy levels now.