Meditation at Work Haven Yoga shares the effectiveness of meditation practices in the corporate world to improve productivity… Recently, Haven Yoga provided a 30-minute introduction to meditation session to a small group of CEOs, Directors and General Managers at the monthly Breakfast of Champions held in Brisbane. The corporate environment operates at a rapid pace…
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The world, to many, is seen to be congested, rapid and taxing on the body leading people to think of it as a societal norm. This assumption that we are destined for a life if hard times is usually a leading reason behind stressful lifestyles. From deadlines to lack of sleep, our bodies and our…
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Through regular practice, Yoga enables us to focus on the fusion of mind, body and spirit and offers us the greatest opportunity for healing and joy. Meditation is another practice, which is not only spiritually beneficial but has been scientifically proven to positively impact the brain and body! At Haven Yoga, we offer personalised Therapeutic…
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In our bodies, the Vagus nerve is one of the longest nerves on the left and right side, originating from the bottom of the brain stem and extends down to the chest and abdomen. This nerve links the gut to the brain, and this anatomical connection may help us understand the effect that diet has…
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Everybody gets stressed, but have you ever stopped to think about what it’s really doing to you? Stress has become a bit of a buzz-word and as such it has lost some of its meaning however its effects are very real and can be very severe. How does it happen? When you become stressed your…
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What is Mindfulness? We define Mindfulness as the psychological process of bringing one’s attention to experiences occurring in the present moment, which one can develop through various meditation and training methods. For children this skill can build the foundations for optimal concentration and attention. The facts: It is evident that society is experiencing major…
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How does Yoga benefit your child? Little minds are like sponges and instilling positive ways to relieve stress early on can stay with them a lifetime. The calming effects of yoga and mindfulness are invaluable for children of all ages. Yoga activates calming hormones, such as serotonin. The effect is much like when you have…
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