Yoga Nidra for Sleep
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Yoga Nidra, a term meaning “yogic sleep,” is a deep relaxation technique and a form of meditation. As we wrap up the Sleep Season, let’s practice Yoga Nidra, a powerful sleep hack that can help you get deep rest. What is…
3 Common Obstacles to Starting a Meditation Practice
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Zen meditation is the practice of paying attention. The instructions are simple but often challenging to execute. Below are three common obstacles to starting a meditation practice. Before diving in, it’s important to note that the juice is worth the…
Martin Scott
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Martin Scott, Office Yoga Instructor Martin is a San Francisco based vinyasa yoga teacher. He began his practice in 1999 and started teaching in 2008. Martin teaches every class based on love, compassion, joy & equanimity, as per verse 1.33…
Find Clarity and Calmness with Meditation
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Why do people meditate? Finding clarity and calmness with meditation is a popular answer. But what are the tangible benefits? The road to growth begins with Self-Awareness and asking these types of questions. As we approach the winter season, there…
Why I swear by meditation
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I often hear, “I’m not flexible enough to do yoga” or “my mind is too busy to meditate.” This is like saying you’re too dirty to take a shower. Here is why I swear by meditation, including the physical health benefits of…
A Buddhists View on Releasing Attachment
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As I transition into this new world, I am reminded of a Buddhist view on releasing attachment. I let go of a lot during COVID, including In-Office Yoga, a friend who died of COVID, and my favorite local restaurant. Now,…
workplace transformation & changing nature of work
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Overcoming COVID Brain
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Many of us are standing in the doorway of the next chapter in life, post-pandemic. It’s common to experience COVID brain as you venture into the new normal. Here is a simple process to overcoming COVID brain and approaching this…
Combat Anxiety with Your Breath
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When I say combat anxiety with your breath, I mean physically let go of that tension. It’s that feeling of taking a heavy backpack off your shoulders. There are many relaxation techniques for anxiety, and Physi Breath (pron. “fizzy”) is…
No Barrier to Entry in Office Yoga
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One big thing our clients appreciate is that there is no barrier to entry in Office Yoga. The hardest part is simply showing up. Once you have arrived, we take it from there by making everything easily accessible. We’ll meet…