14 Things To Know Before You Start Meditating
New to meditating? It can be confusing. Not new to meditating? It can still be confusing. The practice of meditation is said to have been around for thousands of years — and yet, in the last few, especially in…
Employee Engagement Best Practice: The Wellbeing Factor
With employees spending more time at work than ever before, ‘wellbeing’ has become a high priority for HR professionals, with most organistions providing at least one wellbeing benefit to their people. Receiving unprecedented programming space at this year’s World Economic…
Workplace Stress: Sustainable Solutions for Stress Management
Feeling stressed at work? You are not alone. Studies indicate workplace stress is on the rise (American Institute of Stress, 204) with increasing pressure to perform, toxic work environments, and the demands brought on by technological advances and job insecurity.…
Yoga Classes in the Workplace
Yoga classes in the workplace boost productivity, reduce sick days, increase mental clarity, combat fatigue, improve memory, strengthen the muscles, fight stress and increase workplace satisfaction. “The effects of yoga, when you do it correctly, can be immediate,” says yoga…
Anyone Can Meditate. Here’s How
With so much information out there about the benefits of meditation and tips for how to do it, it can feel like you’re staring out at the endless toothpaste aisle in the pharmacy: Too many choices and no idea where…
Move It or Lose It: 5 Desk Yoga Poses for Corporate Crusaders
Every newscast on the current health of the American public seems to report the same thing: We are becoming increasingly sedentary due to an overall decrease in physical activity and a rise in jobs that require little activity, such as…
16 Signs That Tell The World You’re a Yogi
Okay, so you can’t define a yogi. We’re a diverse and eclectic breed and come in all shapes and sizes. Individuality aside, you’ve gotta admit, there are some fairly obvious signs that help you spot a yogi a mile off.…
Make the Most of Office Yoga and Meditation
Practising yoga and meditation is a great break in the workday. Whether a teacher comes into your office, or you practice on your own, one thing is certain: there are ways to make the most out of your experience. As…
5 Things to Know about Yogi, Comedian + Actress Margaret Cho
Words to Live By – Margaret Cho “There’s this idea that we need something to get through the day, but that need can be filled with yoga. I know that to be a very deep truth.” 1. She’s always had…
Yoga Shows Highest Growth in Natural Therapy
During the last decade the number of Americans who report practising yoga has nearly doubled to 21 million while the use of other natural therapies, like supplements and meditation, has remained relatively consistent, a new survey from the National Institutes…