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How to Stay Fit During the Holidays
When I was a personal trainer, the holidays were always the calm before the storm. My colleagues and I would patiently wait, enjoying a light schedule before the New Year’s rush. It seemed most people gave up on their workout…
10 Ways Teaching Corporate Yoga Differs from Teaching Studio Classes
Teaching corporate yoga often involves adapting traditional yoga practices to suit the office environment and the needs of employees sitting for long periods. These elements make teaching corporate yoga vastly different than teaching at a yoga studio or gym. Here…
5 Common Denominators of Successful Wellness Programs
No Props, No Problem! How to Teach in Office Yoga Spaces
“The qualities that keep the mind clean and calm are: humility, modesty, non-violence, and forgiveness.” – transcript from Bhagavad Gita, sloka 13.11 The different spaces you will encounter when teaching office yoga include: lobby areas, kitchen floors, elevator banks, in…
20 Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical movement and regular exercise offer many benefits for physical and mental health. Imagine walking into a doctor’s office with confidence. Or picture yourself stepping on the scale with excitement. As an avid yogi, an open water swimmer, and a…
12 Unexpected Perks of a Yoga Retreat
A yoga retreat can offer a range of benefits for participants, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I remember attending my first retreat as a student in Mexico. I was at a fork in the road with my career. The…
7 Benefits of Office Ergonomics
Setting up the office ergonomics is like wearing a fine-tailored jacket. In 5th grade, I was the tallest person by a towering 6 inches. Then, I hit a growth spurt at a young age. Like a healthy plant in the…
Six Tips for Teaching Office Yoga
10 Mental Health Benefits of Taking Vacation
The benefit of vacation became apparent to me in my twenties. When I was in Graduate School I worked three jobs and went to school at night. I worked part-time at UC Berkeley and owned a gym where I trained…
Future-Self Meditation
Future-Self Meditation is exactly as it sounds: you close your eyes and imagine yourself in the future. This focused meditation reveals what you need to know now about where you’re going. Meditation helps us gain clarity and calmness within. While…
Office Yoga for Executive Leaders
As Executive Leaders, our primary function is to think, decide, and relate. We think ahead and plan for the future. We make firm decisions based on the information we have. We relate with others for growth and success. Watch 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…
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…