Corporate Yoga: 6 Things to Know before you start a Program at your Office

Forward-thinking companies around the globe are putting wellness as a top priority by bringing programs like Corporate Yoga and Meditation […]

Forward-thinking companies around the globe are putting wellness as a top priority by bringing programs like Corporate Yoga and Meditation […]
You sure can. But how? As per the Yoga Sutras, all it takes is discipline.

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are a collection of verses (said to be approximately 1700 years old) on the theory and the practice of yoga. Patanjali describes discipline as ‘abhyasa’, a Sanskrit word […]

1. Get Some Sunlight – Whenever possible, get outside for at least 15 minutes and aim to get sunlight directly on your face. Sunlight will boost your production of the feel good hormone serotonin and relieve SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), which affects people every year when there […]
by Jane Sandwood
Corporate yoga is fast become a popular incentive for teams owing to its many benefits – including stress reduction, better work performance, and improved teamwork. If you had never tried yoga out before your first session at your workplace, you […]
Doing yoga can provide allergy relief, help control symptoms and may even keep it at bay. Allergy flare-ups cost time
& money and affect productivity, career progression & quality of life with an estimated 11.5 million work days lost in the US due to chronic rhino […]
by Jane Sandwood

The average Canadian full-time employee is absent from work 8.9 days per year according to research conducted by the Health Association of Nova Scotia. While absenteeism can lead to decreased overall productivity in the office as well as diminished profits, the well being of […]
The CDC reports that reduced physical activity is the main reason behind the loss of strength and stamina that is
related to aging. They note that by the age of 75, approximately 33% of males and nearly 50% of females take part in no physical […]
There was a time when multitasking was considered to be an elite skill. The more tasks you could juggle at one time,
the more efficient you were considered to be.
Now we know better. Not only does multitasking not work, it actually has a negative long term […]
by Jane Sandwood
Absenteeism and underperforming at work led to a staggering loss of $8.5 trillion due to mental health conditions. An additional $8.3 trillion in losses was also attributed to cardiovascular problems. These productivity issues at work could be minimized if corporations have wellness programs, such […]

Sitting does a lot of damage to our bodies. It causes neck, shoulder and back tension, lowers our energy level and raises our risk of certain diseases, such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
We know how busy you are, so here are three stretches that we recommend you […]
For many of us, life seems to dash by at breakneck speed. Like a game character jumping through hoops, solving
puzzles and facing challenges, it can sometimes feel as if we are being propelled forward with little agency or control, thoughtlessly rushing from one thing to the next; […]
Why do some companies thrive and others take a dive?
Why do companies like Google receive thousands of resumes from job seeking applicants each year, while other companies struggle to bring in top talent and decent employees and then see high turnover?
One of the keys could be in […]
Have you always wanted to try meditation but are worried you’ll find it too challenging? You’re not alone.
My advice to you would be to just begin. Often, when we just take that first step and begin, whatever we’re doing won’t seem so big or scary anymore.
Here are […]
If you’re like most people, you want to spend as much time outside in the warm spring and summer months as you
possibly can. Summers are short here in Canada so nice weather is invaluable!
Rather than having to choose between your indoor yoga class and getting out […]
Want to fly like Superman?
We all want to feel like a superhero – full of confidence, fearless and ready to take on any challenge.
So let’s do that!
This simple “Superhero Yoga at your Desk” routine will take you less than 5 minutes and all you need is a […]