Yoga, having been around for an estimated 5, 000 years, is not an overly new occurrence. Corporate yoga, however, is a relatively new concept since the 2000s. Corporate yoga went from simply being in motion to a must for businesses when figurehead companies like Nike, Apple, and Google brought it into their workplaces. Whether for a large or small…
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Stress is found everywhere in day-to-day life, and places challenges or demands on ourselves. Too much stress on anyone can create negative patterns in the mind, such as overthinking, anxiety, and even depression. To prevent or combat these thought patterns, mindfulness is a psychological process that seeks to bring one’s attention back to the present. If you feel stressed or haven’t had…
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The benefits of practising yoga go beyond burning calories and toning muscles. Haven Yoga shares 15 physical and mental benefits gained from the total mind-body workout. Yoga can help everyone unlock benefits, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or a professional. The key, first and foremost, to getting anything out of yoga is to be consistent in when you…
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New to yoga or looking for basic private yoga classes? Haven Yoga shares 5 common questions for beginners to help reach a deeper practice and learn meditation. What do I need to begin yoga? All you need to begin practising yoga is your body, mind and willingness to learn and a mat. It’s important to practice in what…
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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 and can often…
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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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