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ROE V WADE WHAT YOU CAN DO AS A COMPANY
The recent overturn of Roe v Wade will have a rippling impact on companies, human resource departments, and employee reproductive care. Talented people will be compelled to leave the workforce and deal with forced births. In response, corporations and HR…
Healthy Sleep Habits
Healthy sleep habits are the most undervalued contributor to optimal health and performance. Sleep is a significant part of our existence- we spend a third of our life sleeping. It is an essential life-sustaining activity that impacts our physical, mental,…
4 Keys to Successful Employee Wellness Programs
In summary, this article talks about the 4 keys to running a successful employee wellness program at work. Forward this article to a colleague who can benefit from these tips. The pandemic has forced a quick evolution in employee wellness…
Yoga Nidra for Sleep
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
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
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
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
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
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
Overcoming COVID Brain
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
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
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…
Happiness vs Contentment
May is Mental Health Awareness for companies across the United States. The focus has turned from profits to mental health, improving employee wellbeing and happiness (vs contentment). Leaders in HR are reaching out to their favorite vendors (thank you!) for…
What I have learned from covid-19 about running a business
What I have learned during covid-19 about running a business. Businesses across the United States have been forced to change in response to the pandemic. The response to this change varied, as business leaders found themselves in one of three…