Workplace yoga gets staff to de-stress while on the job
When Emma Carbery, the founder of Workplace Yogi (WPY) tried her first yoga class 12 years ago, it was a life-changing moment. “I was working in HR and on a fast-track leadership programme – and I was stressed out of…
Why We Need Mindfulness More Than Ever: Race, Bias, and Inclusivity
There is a lot in the news right now about race, diversity, and inclusivity — and I believe that this is a very good thing for our society to wrestle with openly. Before I go any further, I want to…
HR Expertise Interview Series
Enrique Hernandez, HR Manager Allegro, A Division of Conair Corporation El Segundo, CAÂ Q & A Q: Are wellness programs beneficial? Yes, wellness programs create an overall health enhancing work experience, as well as it is an incentive to increase…
MEDITATION AND SUCCESS: How to develop a consistent meditation practice
As a lifestyle choice, meditation appeals to people who want to see improvements in their health. As a spiritual choice, meditation appeals to people who want to reach a higher state of consciousness. It’s the second group, we strongly suspect,…
Meditation classes introduced into timetables
https://youtu.be/JscNFQNPR-A Hundreds of primary school children in Berkshire have had meditation classes introduced into their timetables. As Nikki Mitchell reports, the ‘mindfulness’ teaching aims to help them manage their own behaviour and anxieties, and improve their concentration From: BBC South…
The extraordinary routines of entrepreneurs
First thing in the morning Lucy Feagins, creator of The Design Files, heads to the gym. James Tutton​, the entrepreneur who started Moonlight Cinema, starts off with meditation. Lisa Messenger, founder of Collective Hub, checks her social media accounts. Just how do top entrepreneurs…
Employers Take Note: Yoga Always Helps
“Yoga always helps.” Those three words from Hillary Clinton following her testimony on Benghazi had yogis smiling knowingly. And, it can also help employees at work. Happy workers are more productive, and simply offering a raise does not always do the…
10 Things You Need to Know About Meditation
10. Paradoxically, meditation is the most difficult and most simple activity you will ever partake in. 9. There are infinite “anchors” (phenomena on which to focus your attention) and you need to find one or several that work for you.…
Stressed? 3 Apps for a Peaceful Meditation
Science has confirmed meditation is good for us. Yet, we’re busy and don’t have the time to disappear for a month on quiet retreat or spend four hours a day in lotus. We want to feel good and then we want…
Is yoga the best wellness activity?
Nearly 9 percent of Americans reported practicing yoga in 2012. And most of them don’t do so in response to a specific health condition. Most are more likely to partake in the ancient activity in search of overall wellness. Newly-released…