Police chief pushes yoga and meditation to strengthen arm of the law
An Indian police chief has adopted a tranquil approach to improve behaviour among his ranks: meditation. District commissioner Hasmukh Patel is so convinced of the benefits he has introduced the option for his staff to take the time to train…
Too Much Desk Time? Here’s How Yoga Helps Muscular Imbalances
Our high-tech culture is great for innovating, sharing information—and triggering pain. Sitting perched over a keyboard or digital device for hours on end, day after day, sets you up for imbalances in muscle strength that may increase your risk for…
Ancient practice of yoga now a growth industry
Yoga is an ancient discipline, but it seems to get hotter all the time. Nearly 10% of U.S. adults and 3% of children participated in yoga in 2012, up from 5% of adults and 2% of children a decade earlier,…
Why Companies Are Paying More Attention To Employee Well-Being In 2015
From the advent of the treadmill desk to the installation of ball pits for break time, companies around the world are keying into one the major needs of their employees: well-being in the workplace. For their recent “State of the…
11 Low-Cost Ways to Keep Your Team Healthy
There’s no doubt that a healthy, happy workplace makes for a productive team. According to a 2013 survey by Keas, people who take advantage of work health programs are three times more likely to be engaged and satisfied in their jobs.…
At Aetna, a C.E.O.’s Management by Mantra
On a recent wintry afternoon, Mark T. Bertolini, the 58-year-old chief executive of Aetna, the health insurer, was sitting in his Hartford office wearing a dark suit and a crisp, white, French-cuffed shirt. But instead of a necktie, he wore…
Restive lads opt for meditation over detention
Teenage boys are not known for deep contemplation, but if if gets them out of detention then it seems meditation can be very appealing. At Balgowlah Boys, a comprehensive public school on the northern beaches, students can now swap an…
Schools use yoga, meditation to teach children relaxation, concentration
Canberra students are learning how to reduce anxiety and learn to focus through the teachings of yoga and meditation. Blue Gum schools in Hackett and Dickson has been offering yoga to their students since 2013. They are just one of…
Modern workplace: Games, yoga, booze at the office
When many people think of the typical modern workplace they envision windowless offices, rows of cubicles, and dark colors. But many companies are embracing nontraditional work spaces because unusual changes in where you work could have a major impact on…
Beer-swilling sports culture shaken by yoga loving ambassador
Way back in 1977, Test cricket fanatics were hooked on a beer-drinking competition between wicketkeeper Rod Marsh and batsman Doug Walters on a plane flight to London. In 1977 it was all part of the culture that shaped the hard-drinking…