Somatic Practices for the Office: What to Do When Your Body Is Tense

Short somatic exercises for neck, shoulders and breathing you can do right at your desk.

• Signals of bodily fatigue • A 2-minute mini-routine • Why this matters for business users

Signals of bodily fatigue

Headache, shoulder tension, shallow breathing and stiffness. These are direct markers of overload.

Slow circular shoulder movements, gentle head tilt, prolonged exhale. Movement should be pain-free and smooth.

Better physical state directly affects decision-making, stress resilience and communication quality.

Start a reset cycle and anchor the result in your daily rhythm.