Having written several posts at this point about the Yamas and some of the Niyamas, I want to take a step back and make sure we stay grounded in the science of it all. The ancient sages and tradition holders of the various yoga traditions were ahead of their time. We can come back again […]
This is the third year I’ve gone on retreat with Stephanie Schroeder, owner of Creative Nature. While there is overlap year to year in the excursions and activities, Stephanie ensures that each year is a unique experience. The general itinerary we followed is below. The days are long but also allow ample time to decompress […]
The Yamas, Ethical Principles in Relation to Others: Asteya Asteya (non-stealing) Aphorism: Don’t take what isn’t earned: people’s time, credit, or potential. HR Application: Asteya challenges us to respect employee time, intellectual property, and emotional labor. When leaders take credit for others’ work or underpay staff despite high performance, it’s a breach of this ethic. To advance this […]
The Yamas, Ethical Principles in Relation to Others: Satya Satya (truthfulness) Aphorism: Tell the truth, even when it’s complex. Clarity is kindness. HR Application: Transparency in communication, especially during reorganizations, performance conversations, or compensation decisions, builds trust. Satya asks us to avoid vague corporate lingo. When we speak with clarity, we honor both people and process. Truthfulness, […]
Ever since my 200-hour Yoga Teacher training in 2017, I have often reflected on how the ancient wisdom of yoga can bring clarity to today’s people management challenges. I’ve been in management roles since 2016 and have seen the parallel of leadership principles and yoga philosophy in the workplace. The Yamas, the first limb of Patanjali’s […]
Many of you know I’m a nerd at heart. I love learning, testing, and turning ideas into practical systems. Ever since my first yoga teacher training, I’ve been obsessed with one question: How can yoga meaningfully improve the modern workplace? After years in Management, Leadership, and Human Resources, I believe now more than ever we need to humanize […]
As both a yoga teacher and HR professional specializing in total rewards, I’ve spent years navigating two seemingly different worlds: one rooted in inner awareness and ancient philosophy, the other in compensation metrics, labor market trends, and fiscal responsibility. But over time, I’ve found they are not mutually exclusive. In fact, yoga philosophy offers a […]
Let’s talk about bridging the gap between corporate structure and human experience. How can organizations become more mindful, compassionate, and have sustainable people practices, without sacrificing productivity or results? Individually, we are unlikely to affect the corporate machine. Individually however, we can show up for ourselves in a way that can create ripple effects to those around us. For […]
I recently attended the Yoga & Neuroscience Conference in Jersey City. I’m walking away with so many ideas. Behind my eyes and inside my brain, neurons are firing, creating explosions of thought, feeling, and sensation. I’m a yoga teacher on a part-time basis and my main job is working in Human Resources, specializing in Compensation, […]
The Yoga MBA is a workshop series I put together years ago. I come back to it from time to time, jotting down notes to improve upon it. It may be time to bring it back up, dust it off, and look into offering it at local (or not so local) studios! Yoga teachers, this […]