Welcome to the New Year.
The days have started getting brighter again and we’re all excited to start fresh with our resolves!
The New Year is always a beautiful time to take account of who we are and what we want from this life. Of course we can do this at any time.
But now in the scope of optimism and limitless possibility – take a moment to let go of your mayas.
Just what exactly are mayas?
The word maya is derived from the Sanskrit roots ma (not) and ya (that). A maya is a concept of limited self. Or rather an illusionary sense of who we think we are relative to the universe. We constantly refer to these as we express to ourselves and others ‘who we are and why we are the way we are’. It becomes the veil by which we experience our life.
So as you begin to take inventory of whom you are and what your dreams are – let go of your maya. When you open your heart to the possibilities of experience and connection, your possibilities in this world lose their limitations. In essence, you can be anything you want to be because that potential already exists. There becomes no limitation of age, gender, history, physicality, etc. You are a beautiful complete person as you are. You have all the potential you will ever need. Perceived limitations are only tests to learn from and move beyond.
Enjoy your journey in this world. Take chances and test your fears. Embrace and cultivate love. Dissolving your maya is a great task that can take a lifetime. So start now. Welcome 2012 with open eyes and an open heart.
Lori Schlechtleitner
Administrative Assistant
Innergy Corporate Yoga Inc.
THIS MONTH'S WORKPLACE RECIPE:
Tuscan White Bean Stew
Ingredients:
1 can (15 ounces) organic great northern beans
1 garlic clove
¼ cup onion
½ cup carrots
⅓ cup celery
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups organic vegetable or chicken broth
⅛ tsp fresh rosemary
¼ tsp fresh parsley
¼ tsp fresh thyme
½ tsp sea salt
Preparation:
Drain white beans, rinse, and dry.
Mince garlic. Dice onions, carrots, and celery.
In a stock pot, heat oil over low to medium heat. Sauté onions for 2–3 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for an additional 4–5 minutes or until vegetables start to become soft.
Add vegetable broth, beans, and all herbs and spices. Simmer covered for 20–30 minutes stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and serve or chill for later.
Makes: 4 servings
Source: drhyman.com
CLIENT PROFILE OF THE MONTH:
RBC Northshore - Kamloops, BC
Client for 1 year +
ICY: Why does your group do Corporate Yoga?
RBC: The convenience of having the instructor come to our workplace is great. We all love the fact that we do not have to go home, make dinner, get changed and then go back out to attend our class. It's all done and finished by 6:30 pm and then we are home for the evening!
ICY: What is your favorite part of our Corporate Yoga classes?
RBC: The humor we share in the class, we all laugh together. Savasana (end of class relaxation) is one of our favorite times. A few of us have been known to fall asleep.
ICY: What benefits do you notice from participating in these classes, both for the staff, as well as your organization?
RBC: We are more limber, have more stamina and flexibility. We get to know each other as friends rather than fellow employees.
ICY: Would you recommend our programs to other businesses? Why?
RBC: Absolutely. We would and do recommend your program to others. It's good for health and soul. In our busy lifestyles we all need to be good to ourselves and this is one way of doing it.
JANUARY'S HEALTHY WORKPLACE POSE
Cow Face Pose
BENEFITS
Stretches triceps muscle (back of arm), increases circulation to upper body, relaxes tight jaw, facial and neck muscles, decreases stress and more.
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Sit slightly forward in your chair, feet flat on the floor, legs at a 90 degree angle. Contract your abdominal muscles slightly, lift up through your chest and lengthen your spine. Drop your shoulders down your back.
Step 2: As you inhale, reach your right arm straight up to the sky, and as you exhale, bend your elbow and place your hand on your upper back area. As you inhale again, reach your left arm straight up, and as you exhale, place your left hand on top of your right elbow. Gently press down with your left hand as you press up through your right elbow. You should feel a stretch in the back of your right arm, in your triceps area. Stay here for 3-5 breaths.
Step 3: To come out, exhale and release your left hand. As you inhale, reach both arms straight up and as you exhale again, place your hands gently on your thighs. Repeat on the other side, then sit quietly for a moment and listen to your breath before you return to work.
NEWS & VIEWS
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Workplace Wellness is Evolving - Read article
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The Yinside of New Year's Resolutions - Read article
Baby Boomers seek Stress Relief through Tai Chi, Yoga - Read article
For more information on Corporate Yoga at your Vancouver, Lower Mainland or Kamloops, British Columbia workplace, click here.
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