William H. Gross, the Chief Investment Officer of Pimco, is one of the richest and most successful investment bankers in the world. What's his secret? In an interview in 2006, Gross said, "the most important part of my day isn't on the trading floor" but rather in the health club where he does yoga and works out for an hour-and-a-half every day. Sighting what many yoga teachers will affirm - that doing headstands makes blood flow to your brain - Gross claims that some of his best financial ideas have actually come to him while practicing this inversion.
This is a perfect example of one the virtues of doing Yoga. All you have to do is breathe and focus on yourself! I tell you that each practice that we do! For those of you who have so much to do during your work day, the pressures of decision making, meetings, goals of the day to get done, the list goes on, your Yoga practice is your "haven" your spa time if you will, to get away and change your thought process. In this way, you will come to conclusion, decisions AND get your butt off your chair and in exchange your back becomes less sore, your hamstrings stretch a little more each time. Yoga is not just for those who have physical problems but it's also for those who need to come to some decision; answers to questions AND to clear your mind of all it's clutter!
If William Gross the CIO of Pimco can find solace and solutions with Yoga, just imagine what you can accomplish! Ahhhh yes I feel clear headed and filled with an inner bliss about all the decisions I have made today! What about you?
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Do You Still do Yoga Even When You're Sick?
I get this question asked every once in awhile. My answer is another question: Sick in the head or sick in the body?
Let's break this down.
If you have a headache then Yoga, the gentle style and the deep breathing, will work wonders for you! The deep breathing bringing oxygen to your brain and to the whole body eases the pain by allowing blood to flow more easily throughout your body and especially into your brain. The slow gentle Yoga stretches our muscles and joints to alleviate tension that may be blocking blood flow.
However, if you are sick in your body i.e. the flu or even a cold then I suggest you stay in bed and stretch only when you feel the urge to. Our immune system needs to work and not get compromised by the work of our Yoga Practice. And on top of that you really don't want to spread your virus or bacteria around to others.
It's important to stay hydrated and if you have a sore throat, drink some tea! I use Celestial Seasonings Honey Vanilla Chamomile, it does wonders to soothe a sore and dry throat!
Stay mindful of respecting your body and your body will respect you!
Let's break this down.
If you have a headache then Yoga, the gentle style and the deep breathing, will work wonders for you! The deep breathing bringing oxygen to your brain and to the whole body eases the pain by allowing blood to flow more easily throughout your body and especially into your brain. The slow gentle Yoga stretches our muscles and joints to alleviate tension that may be blocking blood flow.
However, if you are sick in your body i.e. the flu or even a cold then I suggest you stay in bed and stretch only when you feel the urge to. Our immune system needs to work and not get compromised by the work of our Yoga Practice. And on top of that you really don't want to spread your virus or bacteria around to others.
It's important to stay hydrated and if you have a sore throat, drink some tea! I use Celestial Seasonings Honey Vanilla Chamomile, it does wonders to soothe a sore and dry throat!
Stay mindful of respecting your body and your body will respect you!
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