Meditation and Sport Recently we had the great privilege to be a part of ‘Terug op die Veld,’ a gameshow in which 20 former rugby players were given 13 weeks to get back into their best shape possible. Yoga and meditation were offered to the players as a part of their come-back training. It was … Read More
The Benefit of Yoga in the Workplace Studies have shown that employees who implement movement and exercise into their daily routine, reduce the detrimental effects of sitting for long hours at a desk and are much happier, calmer, more productive and resilient to work challenges as a result. Yoga, in particular, is hugely beneficial, as … Read More
And so we find ourselves at the end of January. How are your new year’s resolutions coming along? If you’re like the 80 – 90% majority of people who make them, you will by now have realised that you have not succeeded in keeping them! Likely the guilt you are feeling is making you feel … Read More
As we head into the silly season, it can be challenging to keep centred and mindful. But if we would like to uphold the true spirit of the season that still lies behind the excess and overindulgence, it is important to cultivate awareness of what we truly value in life and create intentions for living … Read More
How to make yoga work at work We often read about the many incredible benefits of yoga. It enhances concentration and motivation, increases self-confidence, makes us happy, strengthens the immune system, and relieves anxiety, stress and depression. What we don’t read about very often is how easy yoga is to do. Once you get into … Read More
How winter yoga makes your body better So we pretty much know yoga heals mind, body and spirit. That’s what makes it a form of exercise more powerful than any other. But even if the mind and spirit stuff doesn’t interest you very much, doing yoga just to benefit the body also yields remarkable results. … Read More
Some of the latest stats suggest that 87% of people who have tried yoga are in better moods after their class. That’s because yoga works on the mind so successfully, it quite literally infuses the brain with happiness. When you practice yoga, the happy-making chemicals – seratonin and oxycotin – are elevated in your body. … Read More
The 8 Winter Healers of Yoga and how they help in the workplace There’s definitely something about yoga and the way it holistically embraces all that is good in this world. All that is good in us. It affects us in mind, body and spirit. It teaches us to be observant and find balance in … Read More