NEWSLETTER

September 2015

INNERGY INSIGHT

September is here, and with the end of summer comes a few
changes: saying goodbye to long, warm days and nights and family time at the beach and saying hello to a new routine, returning to school or work and heading back to our mats as we start a regular yoga practice again.

If you practiced yoga throughout the summer, way to go! If not, it’s time to roll out your mat and pick up your practice again, as you start taking care of your body and mind by doing some yoga. If time is short for you, try starting a home practice, checking out classes close to your home or office, starting a Corporate Yoga class at your workplace or doing a few yoga stretches you can do right at your desk, like our Seated Forward Bend with Arm Extension, as seen below. We spend a lot of time moving our bodies forward (working at our desk, opening the fridge, driving the car), which is why it’s so important to counter balance that movement with one in the opposite direction. This pose may look innocent, but it releases a lot of tension from the back, neck and shoulder areas. It feels amazing and it only takes a moment.

Looking for lunch ideas? Eggs are packed with protein and good healthy fats. Try this delicious Sliced Egg and Tomato Sandwich with Pesto Mayonnaise recipe. Pack it to work or school or just enjoy at home.

Also, check out the Nutritional Cleansing program we’re excited to offer this fall!  Our clients and teachers are experiencing amazing results with this nutrition system.  In just 30 days, most people will lose 10-15 lbs of fat, see an increase in energy, have a more restful sleep at night and notice reduced cravings for junk food and sugar. Contact us to learn more.

Have a great month and welcome to fall!

Innergy Corporate Yoga

HEALTHY WORKPLACE YOGA POSE

Seated Forward Bend with Arm Extension

BENEFITS

Stretches entire back and neck, creates space in spine, opens chest, increases blood flow to facial muscles and brain, reverses flow of gravity and aging process, reduces stress, rejuvenates body, increases energy and more.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Sit slightly forward in your chair, feet flat on the floor, legs at a 90 degree angle. Contract your abdominal muscles slightly, lift up through your chest and lengthen your spine.  Drop your shoulders down your back.

Step 2: Interlock your hands together behind your back, making sure your palms are facing in, NOT out.  Slide your shoulders down your back, and squeeze your shoulder blades together, opening your chest.

Step 3: As you inhale, get taller, and as you exhale, fold forward, draping your torso over your legs.  Press your arms up toward the ceiling, and continue to squeeze your shoulders together.  If it’s difficult to breathe, lower your arms a little at a time, until you can breathe deeply with ease.  Stay here and breathe deeply for 30-60 seconds.

Step 4: To come out, take one last inhale as you raise your arms and hands up, then exhale and lower your arms to your back, letting your hands separate.  Bring your arms down over your body in front and hang forward for a few moments.  Then, place your hands on your knees, and as you inhale, rag doll yourself up to a seated position, letting your head be completely heavy.  When you reach the top, roll your shoulders up, back and down, lift your head back to its’ normal position, then sit quietly for a few moments with your eyes closed.  Open your eyes and return to work.  Shake our your arms if necessary.

WORKPLACE RECIPE

Sliced Egg and Tomato Sandwich with Pesto Mayonnaise

Ingredients
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons basil pesto
2 slices whole-grain bread
1 hard-boiled egg, thinly sliced
1 small tomato, cored and thinly sliced
Kosher or coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper