Yoga for dog photographers
The combination of poses we take during sessions and the screen work during editing after can have a negative effect on our bodies. As a pet photographer I notice more strain in my back and neck during busier periods. I can imagine I am not the only one experiencing this issue so I would love to take you along in my journey towards finding a solution.
First things first; set a timer during editing. Being in the same position for hours just isn't healthy. You can find different apps online, I personally use "PowerPom". If you use the pomodoro method (20-25 min focus-5 min break x 4 followed by 15-20 min break) you can use your break to do some office yoga. No need to change cloths or get your mat out. You can do this on your chair.
I have always benefited from practising yoga when it come to relieving back pain so I will be filling this page with yoga poses and sequences you can do going from easy stretches to more intensive flows for building muscles that will hopefully keep you pain free longer.
First things first; set a timer during editing. Being in the same position for hours just isn't healthy. You can find different apps online, I personally use "PowerPom". If you use the pomodoro method (20-25 min focus-5 min break x 4 followed by 15-20 min break) you can use your break to do some office yoga. No need to change cloths or get your mat out. You can do this on your chair.
I have always benefited from practising yoga when it come to relieving back pain so I will be filling this page with yoga poses and sequences you can do going from easy stretches to more intensive flows for building muscles that will hopefully keep you pain free longer.
Stretches - for when you are already in pain
Ideally we want to build a practice that avoids pain but as life is not perfect there will be times where you have issues with muscle strain. Even if you have no experience with Yoga the following poses should be possible for you to do.
Neck and back stretches (Click on print to see the names of the poses)
If you want more explanation on the poses Yogaru is a great place to start
Bridge
Twist
Cat
Cow
Fish Pose
Neck and back stretches (Click on print to see the names of the poses)
If you want more explanation on the poses Yogaru is a great place to start
Bridge
Twist
Cat
Cow
Fish Pose