I don’t usually go on group runs, but milling around with fellow runners for my first-ever trail run, as a total trail running beginner, I couldn’t help but catch a buzz. The atmosphere was festive and friendly, and I was positively gung-ho to try my hand (or rather, feet), at running up a mountain. The […]
At some point in time during the COVID lockdown, I found myself lying on my yoga mat with five or six different props—yoga blankets, an eye pillow, yoga strap, two blocks, and of course, my cylindrical navy blue yoga bolster—wedged into every crevice between my body and the floor. This cozy arrangement of props was […]
Workplace wellness programs are gaining popularity as businesses deal with an ageing workforce, high obesity rates, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diets. Worldwide, there is a prevalence in the rise in chronic disease risks like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. Employers value having healthy employees who are fully engaged, content, energetic, and dedicated to their roles. While […]
Most employees, confined to desks for most of a typical workday, are at a high risk of falling into a sedentary lifestyle. Most people working 9 to 5 office jobs move actively only during their commute. Even while working from home, there’s a risk of being inactive, especially with the convenience of scheduling virtual meetings, […]
Even though salads are often associated with warmer weather, I find I crave them most when the weather dips and the greens are at their peak flavor. This buckwheat salad relies heavily on these fresh greens and a few other cooler-weather favorites, including watermelon radishes and a handful of fresh herbs. Buckwheat Salad I often […]