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Alternate Nostril Breathing
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Breathing exercises (pranayama) is something we practice in all Office Yoga® classes. The benefits of breath work are far too great to ignore. Pranayama is an easy way to remedy stress and bring the mind and nervous…
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…
2 minute sequence for neck & shoulders
2 Minute Office Yoga® Sequence for Neck & Shoulders All of our stretches and sequences have been verified and approved by licensed Physical Therapists from Renew Physical Therapy and MD’s from Columbia University. We often have requests for shoulders and…
Figure 4
OFFICE YOGA FIGURE 4 All of our poses and sequences have been verified and approved by licensed Physical Therapist from Renew Physical Therapy and MD from Columbia University. The Office Yoga® Figure 4 is a non traditional pose that we…
Why do we roll to the right after savasana?
Why Do We Roll to the Right after Savasana? In one of our Office Yoga® sessions, a student asked “Why do we always roll to the right after savasana?” There are many theories as to why we roll to the…
How To Do Warrior 3
How to Do Warrior 3 In Office Yoga®, we use a variety of balance poses to help employees stay focused and grounded. There are many physical and mental benefits to balance poses such as Tree Pose (vrksasna), Dancer Pose (natarajasana)…
VIDEO: Office Yoga® for Hips & Balance
Office Yoga® for Hips & Balance: Figure 4 Office Yoga® meets with David Stanton from Mondo to show you how to do the Office Yoga® Figure 4. This pose is a staple in our Office Yoga® sequencing because it has…
No Props? No Problem!
No Props? No Problem! One of my favorite things about teaching Office Yoga® is the ability to be resourceful in utilizing space and props. Office Yoga® is unchartered territory which leaves plenty of room for creativity. Props can be extremely…
Gratitude, Science Proves it Works!
Science shows that something as simple as writing down 5 things you are grateful for once a week can boost happiness up to 25%. It’s easy to get carried away with the pressures and responsibilities at work. The high cost of…
Office Yoga® for Busy Moms
“The greatest benefit for me is the convenience of doing Office Yoga® while at work because I am a busy mom at home.” Jasmine, Riverbed. I love this. The convenience of adding movement into the work day is underrated. When…
Office Yoga® for Neck & Shoulders
Office Yoga® for Neck & Shoulders Archer Arms, also known as Gomukhasana Arms, is common in our Office Yoga® sequencing because it is a great for the health of shoulders and neck. This pose tones the muscles and nerves around…
A Day in the Life of Office Yoga®
A Day in the Life of Office Yoga® Total Positive Impact: 6 companies, 68+ employees, 3 instructors Thursday, April 6, 2017– I stopped to reflect on an amazing day of work. In total, Office Yoga® reached six different companies in San…
Office Yoga® Class Sampler
San Francisco offices like to roll out their mats and get sweaty with a good Office Yoga® Flow class. In the case you don’t we have other options for you! Conference Table Yoga- Use the conference table and chairs as…
Playlist #13- Tapas
Office Yoga® Playlist #13- Tapas The word tapas derives from tap, meaning “to heat.” Real and permanent change in behavior creates heat from the friction o a new, positive pattern rubbing up against an old, negative one. The priceless heat of…