With Debbie

With Debbie Hi my name is Debbie and have a huge interest in all things healthy and fitness related.

I am a qualified Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Sports Massage Therapist 560hr Yoga Teacher and Sound Healer

04/09/2026

Sometimes, you just don’t want to…

You wake up and you don’t want to get out of bed.
You sit at your desk and think, I just can’t do this today.

The work can feel heavy, your mind feels full, and even the smallest task can feel like it’s too much.

And honestly, I know what that feels like. I’ve been having one of those moments myself lately.

And that’s ok

Remind yourself that you don’t have to have everything figured out today. Maybe just pausing, taking a breath and having a little reset is enough.

In yoga, there’s this concept called Abhyasa.

Abhyasa means steady, consistent practice over a long period of time. It’s the practice of showing up again and again, even when it isn’t easy.

But I think there’s something really beautiful about the idea of beginning again.

You don’t have to start from where you were yesterday. You begin exactly where you are today; without judgement, without needing to be perfect.

And in real life, that might simply mean stepping away from your desk for a few minutes, taking a breath, moving your body, having a stretch and getting yourself back into the present moment.

And if today isn’t your best work, that’s OK too.

Just keep trying. Just keep showing up. Simply doing what you can.

Keep beginning again, and be kind to yourself in the process.

Even if it feels heavy, we always make it through.

Remember, you’ve got this. 🤍

31/08/2026

Do you ever notice your shoulders creeping up towards your ears when you’re stressed or really focused at work?

The trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles can hold a lot of tension, especially when you’re sitting for long periods, concentrating on a screen or feeling stressed.

By taking a few mindful moments each day, and giving these areas some self-massage can be such a simple way to help release some of that built-up tension.

But it’s not just about releasing the physical tension.

It’s also about pausing, breathing and giving yourself a moment to reset and reconnect with your body.

This is exactly what we practise in Pain-Free Workday: simple, mindful movement practices that fit into your workday.

Want to understand the main roadblocks that keep your body and mind stuck in tension while you work?

👉 Start with the free Daily Relief Formula via the link in bio.

29/08/2026

Have you ever tried self-massage?

It’s such a simple tool, but one I don’t think we use nearly enough.

When we spend hours sitting and rounding forwards at our desks, the chest muscles can become stuck in a shortened position and stay there until we give them some movement and space to release.

This simple pin-and-stretch technique combines self-massage with movement, helping to bring some length and mobility back into the chest.

Opening through the front body can feel so good when you’ve spent hours in a closed-off position. It’s not just about posture; creating space through the body can also change how you feel.

And this is exactly the kind of mindful movement we practise in Pain-Free Workday.

Want guided, follow-along work breaks you can do right from your desk?

Pain-Free Workday is coming soon.

28/08/2026

Give yourself a big hug. 🤗

You deserve it, especially if you’ve been working super hard at your desk 🌟

I love this movement because you’re giving yourself a little self-love while also giving your back some much-needed movement after spending hours in that sitting position.

That little bit of self-massage between the shoulder blades is an added bonus. It’s simple, it feels good, and it’s something you can easily do for yourself.

So take a moment, breathe, hug it out and give your back a little bit of love 💛

26/08/2026

Did you know you can use your eyes to help bring some movement and awareness to your neck?

This is something I learnt during my 300-hour yoga teacher training, and I found this connection between our eyes and neck quite fascinating.

Our eyes and neck are closely connected through the nervous system. Eye movements interact with the muscles and proprioceptive system of the neck, helping the brain coordinate eye, head and neck position and maintain gaze and postural stability.

When we spend hours focused on a screen, our eyes and head can stay in a very fixed position for long periods of time. Giving your eyes a chance to move and explore can be a simple way to bring some variation and awareness back into this system.

This can be particularly interesting if your neck tends to feel stiff or tense after a long day at your desk.

Sometimes the body has more ways to create movement and release tension than we realise.

Give this a try during your next work break and notice what you feel.

24/08/2026

Top is inside out again 😅

Anyway…
Does sitting for hours leave your hips feeling stiff and your bum feeling numb?

If so, take a moment away from your desk and give your body a little movement, mobility and strength.

Start with some simple hip circles to bring movement back into the hips, then add some glute squeezes and kickbacks to activate and strengthen the glutes and hamstrings.

Mobility through the hips is important because it allows them to move freely, while strong glutes play an important role in supporting your pelvis, hips and overall stability, helping your body manage the demands of sitting, standing and moving throughout your day.

Both are important for helping your body better manage the demands of sitting.

A few mindful minutes spent consistently can make a difference over time.

Give this a go during your next work break and notice how your body feels afterwards.

23/08/2026

What I’m trying to explain here is actually Tadasana.

It looks simple, but it’s actually one of the hardest postures in yoga.

Why? Because it asks you to become aware of how you’re standing, grounding through your feet, finding stability through your body and creating length through your spine.

And that awareness doesn’t have to stay on your yoga mat.

How are you standing? How are you sitting? Are you aware of how your body is holding itself throughout your day?

The more you practise finding stability and alignment, the more awareness you create around the habits and positions you move through every day.

Practice makes progress.

So give this a go and bring a little more awareness to how you stand, sit and move today.

Want to understand the main roadblocks that keep desk workers stuck in pain?

👉 Check out the free Daily Relief Formula via the link in bio.

22/08/2026

If you spend hours sitting at your desk, your hips and the front of your thighs can spend most of the day in a shortened position.

And if you’re also active outside of work, tight quads and hip flexors can easily build up even more.

This simple standing quad stretch is an easy way to bring some length and movement back into the front of the legs and hips during your workday.

Your quads and hip flexors are important for so much of the movement you do, so it’s not just about keeping them strong; it’s also about giving them space to relax and move.

You don’t need to do a whole workout. Sometimes a few mindful minutes is enough to help your body feel a little more open.

Remember, practice is progress.

Want to understand the main roadblocks that keep desk workers stuck in pain?

👉 Check out the free Daily Relief Formula via the link in bio.

21/08/2026

Why do we only do this when we practise yoga?

We spend hours sitting at our desks, but rarely think to give our bodies the same space to open, breathe and move.

These simple angel arms can help open the chest, create more space through the front body and counter some of the rounded position we spend so much time in.

And sometimes, that little bit of opening is exactly what you need when you’re feeling closed off, sluggish or low on energy.

You don’t need a yoga mat or a whole practice. You can do it right from your desk.

So the next time you feel like you need a little more space, movement or energy, give it a go and notice how you feel afterwards.

Want to learn how to take more mindful movement breaks throughout your workday?

Pain-Free Workday is coming soon with guided, follow-along practices you can do straight from your desk.

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