Maryam Sharifzadeh
An Inside Look at Crescent Lunge
The crescent lunge is a foundational yoga pose that engages various muscle groups while improving balance and flexibility. This is a go-to pose in Office Yoga because it can be done at the desk. Here’s a breakdown of the Desk…
Ready to turn Your Passion into Practice? Here’s How to Become an Office Yoga Instructor
Ready to Become an Office Yoga Teacher?
Ready to become an Office Yoga teacher? Office Yoga Teacher Training might be the right fit for you! Becoming an office yoga teacher can be incredibly rewarding for several reasons, but it’s not for everyone. Office spaces don’t have a…
How to Stay Fit During the Holidays
When I was a personal trainer, the holidays were always the calm before the storm. My colleagues and I would patiently wait, enjoying a light schedule before the New Year’s rush. It seemed most people gave up on their workout…
10 Ways Teaching Corporate Yoga Differs from Teaching Studio Classes
Teaching corporate yoga often involves adapting traditional yoga practices to suit the office environment and the needs of employees sitting for long periods. These elements make teaching corporate yoga vastly different than teaching at a yoga studio or gym. Here…
5 Common Denominators of Successful Wellness Programs
No Props, No Problem! How to Teach in Office Yoga Spaces
“The qualities that keep the mind clean and calm are: humility, modesty, non-violence, and forgiveness.” – transcript from Bhagavad Gita, sloka 13.11 The different spaces you will encounter when teaching office yoga include: lobby areas, kitchen floors, elevator banks, in…
20 Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical movement and regular exercise offer many benefits for physical and mental health. Imagine walking into a doctor’s office with confidence. Or picture yourself stepping on the scale with excitement. As an avid yogi, an open water swimmer, and a…
12 Unexpected Perks of a Yoga Retreat
A yoga retreat can offer a range of benefits for participants, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I remember attending my first retreat as a student in Mexico. I was at a fork in the road with my career. The…
7 Benefits of Office Ergonomics
Setting up the office ergonomics is like wearing a fine-tailored jacket. In 5th grade, I was the tallest person by a towering 6 inches. Then, I hit a growth spurt at a young age. Like a healthy plant in the…