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Each week, Yoga Journal’s editors compile a collection of moments, sometimes mind-boggling and sometimes simple, that remind us that yoga is actually everywhere.
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Many companies are essentially shouting from the rooftops about wellness benefits designed to increase employee satisfaction. “Free yoga classes on Thursdays! Lifetime access to meditation apps! Ball pit in the office!” However, there seems to be a widespread feeling among employees that they deserve a higher paycheck.
And now that sentiment is supported. Recent research suggests that these perks don’t actually improve anyone’s happiness or retention. (No one actually sneaks away to do yoga, so we’re guessing.) What would help? According to the study, volunteering and philanthropy increased engagement among full-time workers. And, as this article from Salon.com suggests, more paid time off and a four-day work week probably aren’t a bad thing.
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“Yoga teachers are like cats. They come into your life only when you need them.”
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People meditate for different reasons. In “This week’s sex diary” the cutWe hear about a “divorced man too tired to have sex” who loses sleep between encounters arranged through five different dating apps. So he thinks this way. “Maybe I need to start meditating?” No judgment here. And yes, meditation can help with almost everything.
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Have you ever heard a yoga teacher tell you to take your hands in prayer and place your palms together, or to become a cat cow and tilt your fingers outward toward the long sides of your mat? There may be. My forearms and wrists felt so good, didn’t they? You probably forget about it, but the moment the class starts, you take the next pose. That’s wrong.
It is estimated that 25% of Americans who participate in athletics or use their hands at work experience some type of wrist strain or pain. Even the simplest strengthening and stretching exercises, such as praying hands, can make a difference if practiced consistently. Check out our article for more easy stretches.
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In an article published earlier this week, guardian, The writer reflects on his hypermobility and explores whether it is a blessing or a curse. “For most of my life, I believed this was a good thing. I often feel smug in yoga class.”
As I have discovered through personal experience and research, that same hypermobility can lead to joint pain later in life. However, research shows that certain low-impact, strength-building exercises, such as yoga, swimming, and Pilates, can help support “bent” body parts. Not all yoga teachers are trained to help students with hypermobility, but you can learn more about its subtleties in the article below. yoga for the curvya comprehensive resource written by Libby Hinsley.
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A student recently visited Red Sun Yoga in Winter Springs, Fla., to inquire about classes and had trouble communicating with the studio owner, who doesn’t speak Spanish. So the studio owner turned to one of the instructors, Luz Paez, who could explain the class content in Spanish.
A few weeks later, Paes noticed that the student had signed up for a gentle grouper class. Paes decided to attend her class with her. “I told the woman that I was behind the scenes, so if you get stuck, just call me,” Paes said. She ended up having the whole class silently translating word for word. She also modified poses as needed to help students practice safely. “She told me she had been in a car accident and had problems with her spine,” Paes explains. She said, “She didn’t want her to get her hurt.”
Ms. Paes recently celebrated her first anniversary as a teacher. In her short period of teaching, she has a clear understanding of yoga.—Lisa A. Beach
