workplace yoga
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
Yoga Sutra 3.3 “tad eva artha matra nirbhasam svarupa shunyam iva samadhih” Last month we explored the fifth limb: Pratyahara. This month, we move on to the last three limbs: Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi. We bucket the last three limbs together into one,…
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…
The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Pratyahara
Yoga Sutra 2.55 “tatah parama vashyata indriyanam“ Last month we explored the fourth limb: Pranayama. This month, we move on to the fifth limb: Pratyahara. Pratyahara is the action of turning in, and simultaneously mastering the quieting of the mind. By reducing…
The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Pranayama
Yoga Sutra 2.49 “tasmin sati shvasa prashvsayoh gati vichchhedah pranayamah” Last month we explored the third limb: Asana. This month, we move on to the fourth limb: Pranayama. Pranayama is breath work. It is said that engaging in Pranayama allows us to clear…
The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Asana
Yoga Sutra 2.46 “sthira sukham asanam” Last month we explored the second limb: Niyamas. This month, we move on to the third limb: Asana. Asana is the physical practice of yoga. It is said that the reason why we practice each posture, and…
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…
The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Niyamas
Yoga Sutra 2.32“shaucha santosha tapah svadhyaya ishvarapranidhana niyamah” Last month we explored the first limb of the The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Yamas. This month, we move on to the five Niyamas. The Niyamas are the practices of self-training, and deal with our personal, inner…