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Taking the Woo Out of Wellness

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This workplace wellness article was written in conjunction with Carolina Miranda, CEO of Cultivating Capital, and Derek Hydon, President at Macher. As workplace well-being becomes more normalized, leaders ask, “What’s the ROI on employee wellness? How do we quantify health…

20 Benefits of Physical Activity

Physical movement and regular exercise offer many benefits for physical and mental health. Imagine walking into a doctor’s office with confidence. Or picture yourself stepping on the scale with excitement. As an avid yogi, an open water swimmer, and a…

12 Unexpected Perks of a Yoga Retreat

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A yoga retreat can offer a range of benefits for participants, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I remember attending my first retreat as a student in Mexico. I was at a fork in the road with my career. The…

Combat Stress with Hydration 

As an open-water swimmer and health enthusiast, I love water. Like water, the mind can only reflect when it is still. Similarly, Mindful Hydration refers to being fully present and aware while drinking water or other hydrating beverages. It involves…

Stretch Break Sequence

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 

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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…

Why is Flexibility Important?

Any pose that brings us comfort and steadiness is an āsana. If you can achieve one pose, that is enough. It may sound easy, but in how many poses are we really comfortable and steady? Why is flexibility important? As soon…

A Zen Approach to Information Overload 

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…

Desk Yoga for Executive Leaders

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…