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Yoga at Stern Grove w/ Neil
Neil Wadhawan was exposed to yoga by his father at a very young age. He grew up learning about yoga philosophy which eventually led him to receive a B.A. in Philosophy. He also studied western and eastern music at an…
Yoga at Stern Grove w/ Cindy
Cindy Raspillar Cindy’s yoga classes focus on creativity of movement and calming of the mind. Believing that everybody can benefit from yoga, she strives to break complex movements and ideas down into their basic parts so student leave class feeling…
Yoga at Stern Grove w/ Raquel
Raquel discovered yoga nearly 10 years ago through coworkers while working in Silicon Valley and instantly found the practice to be intriguing and stress relieving – it served as an outlet and a respite from juggling the ever-increasing demands of…
Yoga at Stern Grove w/ Michelle
About Michelle: Michelle is an avid yoga practitioner, who believes in the practice as a modality for change. Since being introduced to yoga in 2006, Michelle has found mind-body connection through Vinyasa and Iyengar studies. Michelle was one San Francisco’s first…
Yoga at Stern Grove w/ Brandi
Brandi has been practicing yoga since 2008 and received her first certification in 2011, and continues to study with master teachers in San Francisco and New York City. Brandi is a practitioner of Neelakantha Meditation as well as Reiki Master. She…
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
“Through the practice of the different limbs of Yoga, whereby impurities are eliminated, there arises an illumination that culminates in discriminative wisdom or enlightenment.” – Yoga Sutra 2.28 As you begin to embark on your undoubtedly amazing Memorial Day Weekend plans,…
Office Yoga® goes to Austin, TX!
Hi Office Yogis! We’re kicking off 2018 with a full client list. The Bay Area is our home, but we are quickly growing nationwide! Yes. You heard us right. We are rapidly growing, and have taken big steps towards expansion! We…
Interview with HR Studio Podcast
The Value of a Healthy Body & Healthy Mind to Your Success with Maryam Sharifzadeh Thank you HR Studio Podcast for having Office Yoga® on your show!! Here is an opportunity to challenge the way you think with a different…
Meet Cindy Raspillar
Office Yoga® Instructor! Cindy Raspillar Cindy’s yoga classes focus on creativity of movement and calming of the mind. Believing that everybody can benefit from yoga, she strives to break complex movements and ideas down into their basic parts so student…
Happy 2 Year Anniversary!
Teacher Feature: Brandi Zorzy! Happy 2 year anniversary to this babe!! Brandi Zorzy was one of our very first Office Yoga® teachers. She has been by our side, growing with and supporting the business. She travels the world, sharing her…
Wall Street Journal: The Meditation Cure
A basic practice of Buddhism turns out to be one of the best ways to deal with the anxieties and appetites bequeathed to us by our evolutionary history This article was copied from the Wall Street Journal By Robert Wright…
Yoga and Productivity
Yoga & Meditation: Increase your productivity and decision-making! Office Yoga® and meditation practices are being linked to heightened productivity and decision-making abilities. These skills are crucial to success in both our personal lives and our workplace environments. Office Yoga® and…
Tree Pose
The benefits and Mythology The natural world is full of beautiful wonders. Trees are one example of the stunning capabilities of Mother Nature. Trees bridge two elements, earth and air. They are deeply rooted in the ground but they rise…
Cleansing Breath
Is the air quality affecting your breathing? Are you getting headaches due to smoke from the California wildfires? Let’s hold off on the deep ujayi breaths until the air clears. In the meantime, try this Cleansing Breath exercise, learned from…
Choosing a Focus
Dharana Dharana is defined as “keeping the attention on a single place.” Use viveka (discernment) to choose carefully and wisely so that it means something to you. This can be a physical object, a project at work, a new business…