Workplace health and wellbeing
What makes a good workplace? For most Australians, health and wellbeing is an important factor – but one in four are concerned about the impact of their work environment on their health, Medibank research reveals. A positive work environment where…
Workplace Yoga: Swap Stress with a “Better than Coffee” Break
Stress. You know the word; better yet, you know the feeling. And we all know stress can cause long-term health issues including headaches, heart disease, depression and anxiety. Stress is even linked to cancer and not to mention, causes irritability,…
Will Work for Yoga
Yoga and meditation are not just extracurricular activities. Many employers now offer on-site wellness programs to boost morale and health around the office. It’s not surprising, as yoga in the workplace proves to be effective at lowering stress and improving…
World-first evidence suggests that meditation alters cancer survivors’ cells
We’re often told that being happy, meditating and mindfulness can benefit our health. We all have that one friend of a friend who says they cured their terminal illness by quitting their job and taking up surfing – but…
5 Yoga Poses You’re Probably Doing Wrong
We all show up at yoga classes with the best of intentions—to stretch and strengthen, to heal our bodies, minds, and spirits. But unfortunately, it’s easy to find injury instead—especially if you step on your mat with a competitive mindset,…
4 Ways Meditation Can Empower Millennials At Work and in Life
Oh, I’ve researched you, you millennials. You are the largest living generation (those born roughly between the 80s and mid 2000s) and are a quarter of our population. And, cringe, you have been given some intensely negative labels. People profess…
It’s Not Just For Your Brain: Meditating Can Actually Change Your DNA
Meditation is good for you. We don’t need to tell you that. The chorus of voices extolling the virtues of mindfulness is never-ending: It decreases stress. It helps you focus. It can even rewire your mental circuitry. But it’s not…
8 Athletes & Entrepreneurs That Embrace Yoga as the Edge to Success
Incredibly successful athletes and entrepreneurs continue to embrace yoga as a powerful tool in gaining the mental and physical edge necessary to become a consistent top performer in the field and boardroom. The improved mental clarity gained from their practice…
From Google To Congress, ’60 Minutes’ Explores The Rise Of Mindfulness
While the world is getting more and more technologically connected, a lot of people seem to be feeling more mentally disconnected—from others, and from themselves. “I’m on mobile devices all day long,” said Anderson Cooper on tonight’s 60 Minutes (which you…
Workplace Wellness
For CEO Stanton Kawer, providing perks to his employees at Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide to promote healthy living was an obvious choice. “If I have happy employees, I have a good business, that’s it. Good work comes out of that,…