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Holiday Yoga Sequence
It’s time to embrace the F word- family, friends and food! The holidays can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. We can be excited to see friends and family, and also reminded of the one’s we’ve lost. We…
Want to improve your job performance? Try meditating.
A study published in 2015 examined the influence of meditation on job performance in adults in living in Japan. “Many previous studies have shown that meditation practice has a positive impact on cognitive and non-cognitive functioning, which are related to job…
Before Teaching in the Office
Teaching yoga in the workplace deserves a lot of thought and attention. In 2011, when I first started teaching yoga in an office setting, the practice was referred to as “corporate yoga”. There were no standards in place for teacher…
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…
Office Yoga®: The Cold Hard Facts
Ever wondered why Office Yoga® is a key solution for creating workplace happiness? Have you been tasked with figuring out how to keep employees engaged? Are you curious to know more about the long-term benefits of meditation and yoga? You’ve…
Mental Focus & Balance
Feeling distracted at work? Are you on a project that requires a lot of mental effort and attention detail? Try this series to help bring your mind back to a clear and present state. This balancing series requires a lot…
Office Yoga® Sun Salutations
Surya Namaskar Office Yoga Sun Salutations Not all Office Yoga® sites have the time or space to get on and off the floor. So how do you accommodate a group of people with these particular limitations and still…
Eagle Pose
This pose is great for balance and focus! Start in Chair pose (see previous). Balance weight into your right foot and double wrap your left thigh over your right. If possible, hook the ankles. Starting with your arms in…
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…
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…
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…
Bring it Back to the Breath
Benefits of yoga breathing on mind and body One fundamental aspect of yoga and meditation is maintaining focus on the breath. Yoga breathing, or pranayama, is an ancient, 3,000 year old traditional Eastern practice that has many applications to today’s…
Warrior 2
All of our poses and sequences have been verified and approved by licensed physical therapists at Renew Physical Therapy. Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II)– This pose is a very strong and popular asana. In yogic mythology (I’ll give you an abbreviated…
Downward Dog
Office Yoga® Downward Dog Not all Office Yoga® sites have the time or space to get on and off the floor. So how do you accommodate a group of people with these particular limitations and still receive the benefits of…