A Modern Guide to Yoga Philosophy: Yamas & Niyamas
Consider this: After I die, what do I hope people will say and feel about me? I suspect your answer may be similar to mine at first: “She/he was a great person and lived a meaningful life.” For me, that
How to Fit Exercise into Your Routine to Promote Creativity
Anyone in a creative field will tell you about the slumps. It might not be the term they use, but you’ll know what they’re talking about. These are the times when your brain just doesn’t want to kick over. Your
Why Exercise Makes You More Creative
“Sit as little as possible.” The advice, offered by the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche over a century ago, sounds like it could have been cribbed from the Health section of the New York Times. He continues: “Do not believe any idea
This 1 Activity Can Improve Your Mood and Mind
If you're as busy as I am, finding the time to exercise can seem harder than bobsledding up a tree. But according to Dr. Wendy Suzuki, professor of neuroscience and psychology at New York University, getting off your couch or
Movement is Beautiful: How Exercise Can Make You More Creative
I’ve been doing two things for the majority of my life—exercising and performing in the arts. But it wasn’t until about nine years ago, while in the throes of my personal-training career, when a lightbulb went off and the words
Does Exercise Make You More Creative?
You know the feeling: You're in the middle of a good sweat sesh, in the zone, playlist on point, and you honestly feel invincible. The feel-good endorphins you get from an amazing workout are unbeatable, and can make you feel
Exercise A Better Mindset
It’s hard to find flow in a cubicle. And there’s a good reason for that. You’re sitting in a box. Next time you’re feeling stuck and your mind seems as blank as your screen, remember this: studies show body movement
A missing link in boosting well-being
Creativity has long been thought of as a key piece of the wellness puzzle. A review of more than 100 studies of the benefits of the arts (music, visual arts, dance, and writing) found that creative expression has a powerful
Why creativity is the missing piece in the wellness puzzle
Way back when quinoa was something that no-one could pronounce – creatives knew the inherent benefit in making art. The anecdotal evidence was clear to see. Creative-types who weren’t functioning artists tended to go down the addiction route. But, if
What is the connection between creativity and workplace wellness?
Workplace wellness isn’t just about physical health, it is also characterized by a motivated, engaged and inspired workforce who do great work. The presence of creativity indicates a healthy life force energy and spirit of an organization. A healthy organization