Practitioners of yoga know that it can be a powerful method of meditation and self-improvement. Starting your day with a yoga routine is a great way to prepare yourself for whatever challenges may come your way. This experience is something that you as a business owner can share with your team so that they too can enjoy the benefits of yoga and meditation. Consider setting up a dedicated yoga space at the office so that employees can choose to join your session before working hours.  Once you know exactly how meditative practices can benefit your business, you and your teammates will be ..read more

As the interest of Americans in health and fitness continues to grow, many are changing their daily routines for the better. For instance, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 19.3% of the population are engaged in sports, exercise, and recreational events each day. This is a welcome improvement because a healthy lifestyle may protect one from serious health problems like heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. However, it can be very difficult to change old habits. Doing so involves a consistent process that requires accountability. It’s also possible to encounter roadblocks along ..read more

Whether your goal is to launch a yoga studio, an e-commerce business selling eco-friendly products, or open a health food store, starting your own business comes with a few challenges: you’ll need to set yourself apart from your competition and know how to market yourself while keeping an eye on your bottom line. Here, we’ll go over three essential tasks entrepreneurs need to tackle to run a successful health-based business:   Filing for a DBA and Choosing a Business Structure A DBA, or “doing business as”, serves as the name your company operates under. Find a name for your company that ..read more

Image from Pexels When working from home, it’s easy to become relaxed about everything from your daily schedule to your dress code to your workstation. Yet, while your productivity may not be affected by your new home office setup, your back might be. Explore the following pointers to help ensure your long-term health and comfort, courtesy of Exhale Yoga Retreats. Don’t become a statistic Since March 2020, medical facilities around the world have experienced a significant increase in the number of patients complaining about neck and back pain. Experts blame the increase on poor posture, which ..read more

This is something that most of would love to be able to claim that we do, but so many times fall short in ways we feel completely powerless over. These are the times that matter the most should we truly wish to experience life differently, not because things aren’t good enough as they are, but merely because the heart is guiding us onwards, deeper and beyond.  It takes a true sincere and devoted listener to hear the murmurs of the heart. Why? Because the mind’s chatter is usually louder, way louder than any noise we’ll ever be exposed to.  In yoga, we learn the art of listening by b ..read more

Yoga has become one of the most popular mindfulness activities worldwide. Over 300 million people in the world practice yoga, according to 2022 statistics. Its popularity can be attributed to the benefits yoga provides. Through the practice of yoga, people can improve their physical, mental, and emotional health. A lesser-known fact is that yoga can heal spiritual wounds. A spiritual wound is a form of suffering in which we are disconnected from our spiritual core. Spiritual wounds can manifest as feelings of isolation, hopelessness, guilt, or shame. The spiritually wounded often feel a ..read more

Looking after your health has so many facets. You exercise, you try to reach your daily steps, you do yoga to keep the blood pumping. You’re mindful of your meals, keeping them healthy to support your dietary needs, perhaps avoiding the junk food aisle of the supermarket. But have you ever thought of switching from your retail supermarket to doing your grocery shopping at the local farmers’ market? Being able to do your grocery shopping at the local farmers’ market opens up an exciting world of flavors and experiences. Not only do you get to discover what’s in season, but oftentimes, you also ..read more

Your suitcase is packed, waiting in the hallway. Outside, the cab just turned up on the driveway and you’re taking one last look around the house to make sure you didn’t leave anything important behind. You can feel it already, the warmth of the sun and the humidity in the air. You’re not there yet but you can see it coming. The vision is clear and the longing is strong. You can see the waves rolling in on a beach you have yet to leave your footprints on. Life, life is waiting for you on the other side and you’re ready. You’ve prepared for this day since forever. Suitcase in hand you turn the ..read more

Sleep doesn’t come easy for some. Between racing thoughts and sleep disorders, relaxing before bed can be tough. To relax before bed and actually get some sleep, a proper sleep routine is key. As a part of that routine, yoga can be beneficial to relax the mind and body while improving overall sleep quality.  Before you get into your flow before bed, here are a few healthy sleep habits you can add to your routine to help create a sleep practice that sticks.  1. Exercise regularly.  Daily exercise can improve sleep quality, but only when done at the right time. Try working out in ..read more

Focus. For a brief moment, let yourself forget who you are and how you came here. Look at the present moment as if you knew absolutely nothing about it. Forget about the last couple of hours and detach from everything it is you think you’re going to do after. This is what they call the present moment. Sages dwell in this time space as if nothing else existed. And perhaps, nothing else ever existed. Now consider this: everything you think you know about yourself, your past and your future, is fictionally. It is a story that once you decided to latch onto it and make it your own, became an exp ..read more