# Office Stretching Apps Take a Yoga Break by Suzan Colon Encourages a Healthier Work Life By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-yoga-break References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/3036741/innovation-agents/this-yoga-app-aims-to-get-you-out-of-your-office-chair) & [takeayogabreak](http://takeayogabreak.com/) People might be more aware of the dangers of sitting down all day at work, but combating it is something else entirely; enter the Take a Yoga Break app. It is an illustrated app that shows people easy ways to get up out of their office chair and stretch out their bodies without actually rolling out a mat and putting on fitness gear. Created by Suzan Colón, the Take a Yoga Break app sets itself apart from other [similar fitness apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steppin) in that it reminds people when to stop and stand up for even a moment. She shares, "During a marathon writing session back in May, I promised myself I’d get up hourly and do a yoga pose, but I’d be in the zone and forget. I thought, There should be an app that reminds you to get up and shows you an easy yoga pose to do at your desk." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Office Stretching Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered office stretching apps that remind users to take breaks and provide easy-to-follow stretching exercises. - **Healthier Work Life:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create holistic workplace wellness solutions that promote physical activity and mental well-being to improve employees' overall work life. - **Yoga Breaks at Work:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch interactive yoga break programs specifically designed for office settings to help employees relieve stress and improve focus. ### Where This Applies - **Wellness Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable devices or smart office furniture that track employees' activity levels and provide personalized suggestions for healthy habits. - **Workplace Productivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design flexible workspaces and ergonomically optimized office furniture that promote movement, comfort, and productivity. - **Corporate Wellness Programs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create comprehensive corporate wellness programs that integrate office stretching apps, employee fitness challenges, and mental health support. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Desk Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hability.md) - [Screen-Limiting Phone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takebreak.md) - [Automated Stretch Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretch-timer-app.md) - [Posture-Fixing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break.md) - [Health-Focused Productivity Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productyve.md) - [Digital Wellness Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mellow.md) - [Micro Workout Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-bear.md) - [Employee Mental Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-health-app2.md) - [Micro-Meditation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shut-up-breathe.md)