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Why Meditation Is So Hard (And What To Do About It)
On the surface, meditation looks incredibly easy and incredibly hard. On the one hand, meditation is easy because it requires you to sit still, clear your mind, and ignore the many distractions around you. On the other hand, meditation is so hard because it requires you to sit still, clear
5 Benefits Of Meditation
Meditation is not a new practice or concept, but the science of the practice is. While some people look at meditation as means of escape from the noise of the world around them, many more look at it as a way to relieve stress and improve their focus. Either way,
How To Build A Wellness Program Your Team Wants To Participate In
Understandably, when organizations invest money into wellness programs, they would probably like a bit of return on their investment. Standard ROI’s for employee wellness programs are increased employee engagement and higher retention numbers. But the key to seeing this type of ROI lies in participation. A well-developed and well-run employee
9 Desk Yoga Poses You Can Do At Work
Sitting at a desk for 8 hours (or more) per day is not good for our health. In fact, study after study has shown that sitting for long periods can lead to a host of health issues, including back pain, obesity, and even heart disease. The key to staying healthy
Macros And Micros: Here’s The Skinny
At some point in your search for optimal health, you may have come across the terms macros and micros. Not only are there plenty of diets that focus on one macro or another, but there are diets that promote counting macros instead of calories and many more that eliminate entire
What Does Sugar Do To Your Body?
If you look back at magazines and commercials from the 50s and 60s, you’ll find plenty of ads that trumpeted the health benefits of sugar—yes, you read that right. And while we’ve come a long way since then, there still seems to be plenty of confusion surrounding sugar. Does your
8 Fascinating Facts About Your Gut Health
Truth, the human gut is pretty complex, and it has a heavy hand in our overall health and well-being—but beyond that, what else do you know about it? While the buzz around gut health shows no signs of slowing down, the fact is many of us don’t know what we
5 Most Popular Diets: What You Need To Know
The start of a new year often prompts a change in all its forms. From cleaning and organizing our homes, changing careers, or renewed commitments to our health and wellness—the clean slate of a brand new year is filled with hope and possibilities. And for many people, it would seem
What Are The Benefits Of Yoga?
The history of yoga goes back thousands of years, and the many benefits of yoga are probably why it’s still very relevant today. In fact, the popularity of yoga is on an uptick, with the latest studies on yoga revealing as much. According to the Yoga In America study conducted
The 8 Limbs Of Yoga
We were first introduced to the 8 limbs of yoga (or the yoga sutras) in 400 CE by Patanjali as a thoughtfully developed and documented system of the practice. Created as guidelines for living one’s life with purpose, the 8 limbs outline the path to Samadhi or enlightenment. Interestingly, these
A Brief History Of Yoga
When we hear the word yoga, most people would probably think of a yoga studio or gym outfitted with yoga mats and yoga pants as far as the eye can see. But the truth is the history of yoga and its humble beginnings is quite different from the practice as
A Holistic Approach To Company Culture
In some organizations, the workday day is relaxed, snacks and coffee flow freely all day, and Fridays are also known as “bring your dog to work day.” In other companies, the workday begins at 7 AM, beelining for your car at 5 PM is frowned upon, and no one wants
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