Category: Yoga

In the course of my work as a trial consultant, I spend a fair amount of time in law offices working with litigators - lawyers who try cases in the courtroom. I had scheduled a work session with an attorney for 10:30 a.m., figuring we'd only need a couple of hours, and we'd be done before lunch. Imagine my surprise when I received a call from the attorney - a woman in her late 60's - requesting that we move the meeting to 10:00 a.m., so that she could make it to the yoga class her law firm held in their offices at noon!My first thought was "What an enlightened law firm!" My second was "Yes, of course! I'd be delighted to change the appointment time" - even though it meant I had to re-arrange my morning to accommodate her. I was thrilled that this firm understood the tremendous importance o

The workday can be very stressful. From working long hours to having to deal with personal issues, a lot of stress can be accumulated even by the time you are at work for just a few hours.From the company's perspective, having employees whom are stressed and unhappy are not going to be as productive at work. When the employees are not productive at work the company does not get what needs to be done, and will ultimately not make as much profit as possible. From the employees perspective being stressed will cause a strain on your mental health throughout the entire day. Your boss will be able to recognize that you are not in a good mood; which could lead to an issue between you and your boss.One of the ways to combat stress in your life is through yoga. Yoga is an excellent way to relax, re

Yoga makes people feel good, but does it have the opposite effect on a student of Yoga that wishes to move into the teaching of this ancient relaxing art? I spoke to one of the leading Yoga teachers on the beautiful island of Guernsey to find out more.Hi, you have just returned from India, what was your reason for your trip? With India being the birth place of Yoga, I decided to continue to broaden my knowledge and study more of what I love. Quite honestly, any Yogi that has been to India would tell you that its like being a kid in a sweet shop, the opportunities to immerse yourself are vast! One trip always leads to another...So how did you originally get interested in Yoga? I began practicing Yoga more than 10 years ago and became more regular with my practice whilst living and working i

The purpose of Restorative Yoga is to allow the release of any tension existing in the body with the help of props and longer holding of poses. While other types of yoga, such as Ashtanga, are more centered around heat building sequences, restorative aims to replenish the mind and body through slow and simple postures. The holding of the poses typically last longer than a normal pose in a vinyasa based class, lasting around 5 minutes.Restorative yoga is meant to do exactly that; restore through aligning the mental and psychical through the practice of stillness. This type of yoga is different but appealing because the intention is to be more aware of the mindful state and less on the psychical. The energy that is usually expended in a "flow" class is utilized in a restorative class to focu

The list of health benefits associate with yoga gets longer and longer every year, making it one of the most effective practices you can use for your physical and mental health. In terms of its mental health benefits, the power of yoga stems greatly from its ability to calm the mind.While this act might seem insignificant, studies have found that a calm mind can lead to a reduction in stress, lowering high blood pressure, increasing productivity and fighting off depression. Read on to learn more about the calming powers of yoga, how to introduce it into your workout routine, and the benefits of consistent practice.Understanding stress and the mindMany people struggle with restless minds that seem to be constantly filled with worrisome thoughts and fears about the future. These thoughts can