workplace yoga
The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Yamas
Yoga Sutra 2.30 “ahimsa satya asteya brahmacharya aparigraha yama” As we posted last month, The Eight Limbs of Yoga are the building blocks of the practice. They can be seen as steps, or different avenues, that lead to the ultimate goal: happiness. This month…
oyo Sequence Series: Low Back Lovin’
We know what it feels like to sit in a desk all day long – believe us, the Office Yoga® Team does their fair share of computer work (Welcome to the 21st Century, yogis!). So, we wanted to make sure…
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,…
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…
Office Yoga® for Low Back
Low back relief is a common request we receive in Office Yoga® classes. If you’re feeling tension or aches in the lower spine, try this sequence for some relief. Want Office Yoga® classes at your workplace? Contact us for class…
Energy Boost
Feeling that 2 or 3PM slump? Try this quick “Better than Coffee” sequence for a quick pick me up! Backbends are very energizing and this series will leave you feeling alert and ready to finish to the workday strong! Want…
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…
Quad Stretch
This quad stretch is a crowd pleaser! Try this at your desk or free standing in the middle of the office- Stand tall facing your desk with your feet together. Lift your left heel towards your glutes. Catch the top…
Chair Pose
Chair pose is not everyone’s go-to pose and that’s okay! Sprinkle this pose throughout your sequence for strength and toning. Stand up tall with feet together. Bend your knees and press your hips back as if you are sitting into…
Cactus Arms
This is one of our Office Yoga® staples! The reason we love it so much is because it’s easy, it’s effective and everyone can do it! Try this for yourself- Stand or sit in your chair with legs hip distance…
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…
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…
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…