Yoga and the Mind: Can Yoga Reduce Symptoms of Major Psychiatric Disorders?
Yoga does the body good, and according to a new study, it may ease the mind as well. “Yoga has also become such a cultural phenomenon that it has become difficult for physicians and consumers to differentiate legitimate claims from…
You Asked: Is Meditation Really Worth It?
First of all, understand that “meditation” is a catchall term for a lot of different mental activities, many of which have nothing to do with sitting cross-legged on the floor and saying om. “There are thousands of different types of…
Stress-Busting Yoga Moves You Can Do at Your Desk
For people in certain careers, a desk is something you literally can’t escape. While working at a call center, trading on a computer, or managing a welcome desk, you can’t do your job unless you are planted at you desk.…
6 Ways Practicing Yoga Can Make You Better At Your Job
It doesn’t seem like twisting your body into odd shapes and trying to stay quiet for an hour would be that beneficial to your career, but you may be surprised. There has to be a reason 20.4 million Americans (or…
Your Brain On: Yoga
The stretching feels awesome, and it’s a great excuse to buy more stuff at Lululemon. But devoted yogis know there’s a lot more to yoga than the fashion and flexibility perks. New research shows the ancient practice triggers deep, almost…
3 Ways Yoga Makes Me a Better Employee
Recently, in becoming more intentional about the way I “look” not just on the outside but also on the inside I’ve started practicing various forms of yoga. I have been surprised at the short amount of time in which I’ve…
Mindfulness at the workplace
Major companies have long understood that it doesn’t help to have employees working away long hours without offering them some kind of chance to do something nice for themselves: whether this is a discounted membership to the gym, the chance…
Why You Should Meditate — And How To Do It
Ever been really stressed? So stressed you nearly freak out? This happened to Dan Harris … in front of 5 million people. On June 7th, 2004, Dan was a news correspondent on ABC and he had a panic attack on air while…
Meditation Isn’t Just For Hippies: Here is How it Can Help Entrepreneurs
As many successful entrepreneurs know, personal development is the basis to creating the business and lifestyle you want. If you are not removing your limiting beliefs and developing yourself, you are limiting your own growth. What is the best way…
The Journey of Personal and Organizational Wellness
Personal wellness is a journey, one that can last a lifetime. My journey has led to a yoga routine where I perform asana, pranayama, meditation and Vedic chanting before work. A skiing accident in 2004 resulted in a spinal cord…