Corporate yoga: 6 common misconceptions
The following are based on what I have heard people say to me as a yoga teacher regarding holding yoga classes in their workplace. 1. I’m way too busy to leave my desk Really? Are you that important that your…
Fight Burnout at Work With This Quick Yoga Routine
I sit at a desk ALLLL day, as do most of my colleagues (we’re not at the gym all day, swear.) And what better way to stretch it out than with a few yoga poses? (We have staffers who swear…
How to add a workout at the workplace
Ways to add more movement to your workday include taking the stairs, pacing while on the phone and marking walking trails. 1. Walk or bike to work once a week. 2. Don’t park your car in the spot closest to…
5 Tips for Designing a Corporate Wellness Program
As the president of a corporate wellness company, I have noticed a recent trend in the way companies are approaching employee-based wellness programs. Namely, companies are taking employee wellness more seriously now. They are truly trying to figure out the…
From mat to bat, yoga gets an innings at cricket training
Science says an elite cricketer such as South African star A.B. de Villiers reacts about 50 milliseconds faster to an oncoming ball than your average club batsman. It’s less than the blink of an eye, but the best players seem…
The Best Yoga Sequence To Do After Work
If you suffer from “desk hunch” after sitting at a computer all day, this routine is for you. Follow the yoga poses in the video below to open up your shoulders, back, hips, hamstrings, and chest. Breathe deep and get…
Meditation might reduce workplace stress
Regular doses of meditation might prevent work-related stress and burnout, a small U.S. study suggests. Teachers and support staff working at a school for children with behavior problems felt less stressed after practicing 20 minutes of Transcendental Meditation (TM) twice…
Zen in the workplace is growing trend
The Seattle Seahawks proved to be the best in the world beating the Denver Broncos at Super Bowl XLV111. But the real secret to the Seahawks success could be what some of the players practice off the field. It’s recently…
Workplace Yoga: Four Fast Stretch Breaks
To stay healthy and mentally sharp, take a few breaks during a long day at work to stretch. These poses revive your body and reset your mind on the job. Sitting in the same place for hours on end can…