Office Yoga®
3 DIY Workplace Wellness Program Ideas
The pandemic is piquing interest in workplace wellness program ideas. As a result, leaders know that they need a wellness program, but it’s not clear how to implement one successfully. In some cases, it’s hard to even know what a…
Communication Strategies for Workplace Wellness
TL;DR- communicate regularly and keep it short. Employees assess the amount of effort it’ll take to digest your message BEFORE they read a single word. When it comes to workplace wellness strategies, communication is key. If you’re working with multiple vendors…
A Zen Approach to Information Overload
TL;DR- It’s good to be informed, but it’s another thing to be obsessed with what’s going on. Limit your news intake and gather what you need from it. The two common experiences of Information Overload are the “Flash Flood” and the “Light…
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,…
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…
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…
workplace transformation & changing nature of work
Top 5 Benefits of Corporate Yoga
One year ago, we rolled out Twitter’s Office Yoga® program nationwide, conducting live classes in New York, Boston, DC, Chicago, Seattle, Denver, LA, and San Francisco. It took us 8 months to implement, and then within 2 weeks, all the…
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…