The ZaaS blog
Setting intentions is like plugging an address into the GPS. It’s the most efficient and effective way to get the results we desire. When we set an intention in practice, it gives us an anchor to bring our goals to…
Yoga Nidra, a term meaning “yogic sleep,” is a deep relaxation technique and a form of meditation. As we wrap up the Sleep Season, let’s practice Yoga Nidra, a powerful sleep hack that can help you get deep rest. What…
“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.” -E. Joseph Cossman Healthy sleep habits are the most undervalued contributor to optimal health and performance. Sleep is a significant part of our existence- we spend a third…
The Power of Imagination can help us make essential decisions grounded in reality yet inspired by possibility. The Power of Imagination is what shapes the future. In yoga, there is a concept called vikalpa, or imagination. Vikalpa is an idea…
I’ve made a tradition out of avoiding New Year’s Eve celebrations. It’s not the parties I particularly mind, but the sense of impending doom that comes with it: The notion that this is the final fling before the oppression begins.…
New year, who dis?! The new year naturally brings momentum for healthy changes. Starting something new like a wellness program at work implies change, a step forward toward an eventual goal. Whenever we make an important decision, often the environment…
It’s more than a stretch. I was honored to speak and lead a stretch break at the B Corp Champions Retreat in Philadelphia. I stood before 787 Founders, CEOs, and influential leaders from all industries, including Patagonia, Danone, and more.…
Future-Self Meditation is exactly as it sounds: you close your eyes and imagine yourself in the future. This focused meditation reveals what you need to know about your destination. Meditation helps us gain clarity and calmness within. While there are…
Any pose that brings us comfort and steadiness is an āsana. If you can achieve just one pose, that’s enough. It may sound easy, but how many poses are we comfortable and steady in? Why is flexibility important? As soon as…
The recent overturn of Roe v Wade will have a rippling impact on companies, human resource departments, and employee reproductive care. Talented people will be compelled to leave the workforce and deal with forced births. In response, corporations and HR…
In summary: It’s good to be informed, but it’s another thing to be obsessed with what’s going on. Limit your news intake and gather what you need from it. Information Overload is a new-age symptom of mental health distress. Teenagers…
The three primary functions of an Executive Leader are to think, decide, and relate. ✔️ Strategic Thinking: Executive leaders are responsible for setting an organization’s direction and goals. You develop strategies to achieve these goals and create long-term plans to…
There isn’t a legal matter that doesn’t touch, affect, or represent all parts of society. We are seeing this very clearly in the US right now. The most recent civil rights movements have left me feeling like an impostor. How…
TL;DR- communicate regularly and keep it short. Employees assess the amount of effort it’ll take to digest your message BEFORE they read a single word. When it comes to wellness engagement strategies, communication is key. Information gets lost quickly if you’re…