Maryam Sharifzadeh
If Buddha had a Heart Attack
Why do people meditate? Because of moments like this… “Act as if this is your last moment, and act as if you are going to live forever.” This is why people meditate. These are the words my dad spoke to…
Downdog or Updog? Most Important Yoga Poses To Do Daily
My favorite excuse of all time is “I’m too tight to do yoga.” This is like saying you’re too dirty to take a bath. Let’s drop that narrative for a moment and consider these five most important yoga poses to…
Q4 Tips for Stress Relief
Q4 Tips for Stress Relief It appears Election Day has now metastasized into Election Season! And while the “season” is almost over, you can’t deny the presence of more stress and anxiety in how people are behaving. To add to…
Why Not Now? Podcast
Is this the best or worst time for entrepreneurs to start their dream business? This is a question that many people have been asking themselves. With the economy shut down, jobs changing and the industries meeting new demands, people are…
Block Booster
Block Booster Use a yoga block to lift your screen up to eye level. This will save your neck and shoulders. See more tricks for your feet and seat in Ergo Hacks for Your Home Office.
Puppy Pose
Puppy Pose or #anahatasana This pose is GREAT for shoulders and spine. Helps to open the throat and chest, good basis for downdog.Start in table top position. Keep your hips over your knees and walk your hands forward. Bring forehead…
Power Chair
Inhale: Sit back into chair pose. Stay low and lift heels off floor. Exhale: Sweep arms back by sides and maintain balance. Inhale: Come up to stand, press heels down as you reach up. From here you can go into…
5 Lessons Marathon Swimming has Taught Me about Conscious Leadership
On Monday, I completed a new marathon swim, The Crazy 8, with my friend and mentor, Erika Gliebe. This nine-mile swim loops around Angel Island and Alcatraz in a figure 8 shape. It’s a crazy swim because it involves timing…
Take a Step Back
I feel like this is the kind of sequence you need to do with no pants on to catch someone’s eye. Nonetheless, this is a good pairing 🙂 Start with a Baby Dancer (or quad stretch), hold R foot with…
Down Dog with a TWIST
Down Dog w/ Twist This was my warm up for a different sequence. It felt very honest and I wanted to share.My intention was to loosen up through the outer hips and lower back. The body is most stiff in…