Google seeks out wisdom of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh
Why on earth are many of the world’s most powerful technology companies, including Google, showing a special interest in an 87-year-old Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk? The answer is that all of them are interested in understanding how the teachings of…
Lululemon: not for larger ladies
The workout attire of choice for women of a certain means, the revered yoga pant from Lululemon Athletica is also only for individuals of a certain size, according to the company’s founder. Speaking to Bloomberg TV last week, Chip Wilson…
Asana – Food Focused on Productivity and Employee Health
One of the many ways companies keep their hard-won employees around is by keeping them happy through health. Free gym memberships, on-site health clinics, and therapy sessions to combat stress are all a part of the perk parlance for competitive…
Lululemon Founder Says Yoga Pants Don’t Work For Some Women’s Bodies
Lululemon, the high-end women’s yogawear brand, can’t seem to move past a months-old flap regarding a line of yoga pants customers found to be see-through when in certain positions. In a recent interview, cofounder Chip Wilson implies that perhaps it’s…
Yoga for Caregivers
Taking care of another person, particularly when they’re a family member or loved one, is a delicate duty. Whether the patient is a newborn, an elderly parent, stricken with a chronic disease, or has a temporary setback after surgery, their…
Perks of the job pay off in a slump
Childcare, gym memberships and discounted movie tickets are just some of the perks Australia’s top companies are offering staff as the chance of a pay rise continues to look like a thing of the past. Many businesses have stopped…
Lying down on the job
Elise Foley was sick of staring at her computer screen last Wednesday. So the Huffington Post reporter walked down the hallway of her downtown D.C. office in search of a cure. She found it in the meditation room, a dimly…
Hotel Yoga? Everyone’s Invited
Yoga classes at hotels have long been a popular guest amenity, but now some properties are opening them up to the public as well. The Beverly Hills Hotel and the Hotel Bel-Air, which are both Dorchester Collection properties in Los…
When It Comes to Our Brains, Study Suggests Yoga Trumps Running
We’ve learned that yoga can make us limber like Gumby, help relieve anxiety and pain, and reduce blood pressure. And all those warrior and dog poses can help get us into serious shape. But what about our brains? A new…
How Yoga Changes Your Body, Starting The Day You Begin
The Eastern practice of yoga has become a modern-day symbol of peace, serenity and well-being in the West. More than 20 million Americans practice yoga, according to the 2012 Yoga in America study, with practitioners spending more than $10 billion…