12 Yoga Poses To Undo The Damage Of Your Desk Job
You may joke that your job is slowly killing you, but it might actually be true. And while job-related stress seems like the main culprit when it comes to health and your career ( it can have negative health effects…
10 Creative Employee Engagement Ideas That Work
According to a 2017 Gallup poll, 51 percent of employees are either actively searching for new jobs or keeping an eye on job openings. This likely has something to do with the fact that only a third of American employees are…
The Corporatisation of Mindfulness – Right Method or Right Action?
The story of mindfulness seems to be the “flavour of the month” at the moment. Everywhere I look, I see mindfulness being promoted – in the workplace, on the sporting ground, in the therapy room. A Buddhist monk recently came…
The Unexpected Ways Yoga Stimulates Creative Thinking
Most of us come to the mat to calm our minds and energize our bodies—not necessarily to find inspiration or come up with our next great idea. But practising yoga may also stimulate your creative mind in ways you probably…
How Mindfulness Beats Job Stress and Burnout
Two new studies reveal how mindfulness may help create work/life habits that help you leave work at work, deal with stress, and remain self-aware and alert. Work-related stress and job burnout are among the leading causes of poor physical and…
The Science Behind Yoga and Stress
What does bending your body into yoga poses do to your brain chemistry and nerve connections? There are two functional parts of the brain that play a key role in stress. These serve the functions of emotion and cognitive function. So I am…
How to Stop Neglecting your Soul in the Corporate World
Recently, I caught up with a 30-year-old, corporate, high-flying friend of mine who I hadn’t seen in a year. I was surprised to hear what had happened in this short time. She explained how, despite never showing her spiritual side…
Creative Ways to Bring Healthier Habits to the Corporate World
Those of us on the health and wellness path have experienced profound benefits in our personal and professional lives when we approach our health holistically. Naturally, we want to share these benefits with others. Whether you work in a large…
Office Yoga That Improves Morale in The Workplace
The day can be extremely demanding. From working long hours to having to manage personal issues, a lot of anxiety can be accumulated even by the time you go to work for a few hours. From the business’s point of…
Healthy Desk Posture How-To Guide
Long hours at the computer can lead to tight, knotted muscles and pain. Here’s how to stay fit and feeling good. Most of us spend too much time sitting, and all too often, we hunch, slump, or slouch while we…