How to Meditate for Little Bits of Stress Free Living
We are all so busy, our lives spilling over with our “to do lists,” family commitments, and work. There will always be something else to do or another distraction. Start by committing to a daily meditation practice of at least…
Mindfulness meditation linked to the reduction of a key inflammation marker
Mindfulness meditation has been linked both to a whole lot of health benefits over the years, from altering cancer survivors’ cells to improving heart health. And while it sounds pretty new-age, research has shown that meditation really can change the shape,…
Manage Workplace Stress with These Yoga and Mindfulness Practices
Most Americans between the ages of 25 to 54 spend close to nine hours per day engaged in work-related activities—that’s more time than they spend on anything else in their lives. It may not be surprising, then, that workplace stress is…
Why More Western Doctors Are Now Prescribing Yoga Therapy
With a growing body of research proving yoga’s healing benefits, it’s no wonder more doctors—including those with traditional Western training—are prescribing this ancient practice to their patients. What’s behind the trend, and will it help you feel better? YJ investigates.…
How Meditation Made Me A More Effective Entrepreneur
It all started when I returned home from Canyon Ranch after a retreat with Dove a few months ago. Always one to embrace my inner zen, but not someone whose natural state is zen, I signed up for an “intro to…
Why You Need to Meditate to Become a Better Leader
As a busy CEO, you might not immediately see the benefit of sitting still and meditating. But CEOs are turning to meditation for good reason, finding it helps build their leadership skills and improve the way they do business. Emma Seppälä, the science…
How Mindfulness Improves Executive Coaching
The benefits of mindfulness meditation for business leaders are increasingly appreciated and confirmed by empirical research. Executives and high performing professionals increasingly use meditation to manage stress, maintain strategic focus, enhance cognitive performance, promote emotional intelligence, and improve interpersonal relationships.…
Yoga Intimidating? 4 Reasons You Should Not Feel This Way
There are people who are into yoga and there are those who have been meaning to attend a yoga class but find different reasons not to push through. Many have talked about how yoga has helped them in many aspects…
15 Ways to Stay Limber While at Work
Sometimes there’s just not time to make it yoga or get your daily workout in. Totally understandable. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to accept a whole day of zero movement. Check out these ways to help your muscles…
Novak Djokovic: The Unloved Champion
Novak Djokovic has spent most of the last four years as the world’s No. 1 ranked tennis player, but he is not necessarily the people’s champion. Having finally overtaken the affable, urbane superstar Roger Federer and his longtime foil,…