Being sedentary for long hours and through repetitive movements muscles contract causing stiffness. This happens when the muscles of the back contract after being seated in front of our computers for the majority of each day, the stiffness pulls on the spinal column and causes stiffness around the shoulders, and a hollowing around the chest. With regard to the lower body, it creates tension around the lower back and stiffness around the hips. All this from just sitting! In this article, we learn about the importance of yoga for stiffness.