by Andrew Jobes | Apr 18, 2015 | Pose Library, Yoga
Your abdominals are largely inactive while you’re working at your desk, and they can weaken significantly over time. A strong core protects your internal organs and is important to maintaining good posture. The following two exercises are very effective at...
by Andrew Jobes | Apr 18, 2015 | Philosophy Byte
The physical practice of yoga is only one aspect of the richness that yoga has to offer. Yogic philosophy provides us with 5 guidelines on how to interact with the outer world (called Yamas) and 5 on how to interact with our inner selves (Niyamas). One of the five...
by Andrew Jobes | Apr 14, 2015 | Pose Library, Yoga
Back pain, especially in the lower back, is common for desk workers. This movement strengthens and stretches the muscles along the spine that help with posture and add movement to the discs between vertebrae, which dry out and lose their flexibility as we age,...
by Andrew Jobes | Dec 12, 2014 | Recipe
(grain-free, gluten-free) From: http://www.texanerin.com/2013/09/apple-muffins.html I’m a muffin guy. Always have been. These ones are moist, delicious, and healthy. Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Ready in: 30 min Yield: 16 muffins INGREDIENTS 200g (~2...
by Andrew Jobes | Dec 7, 2014 | Pose Library, Yoga |
There’s a tendency to lean forward in the seat while working at a computer. The chin may jut out, the shoulders round forward, and the chest cave in. This stretch can help open up these areas. Stand up with your feet hip distance apart and parallel to one another....