https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Sun, 13 Dec 2020 20:46:59 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-chair-yoga-poses-for-home-practice/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-chair-yoga-poses-for-home-practice/#respond Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:55:21 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9551 Working from home doesn't mean that employees aren't doing just as much sitting as they were back at the office.   In fact, it seems that we are even less inclined to move around, and this can lead  to stiffness and discomfort.   Enter chair yoga!    Set a reminder to take a few minutes throughout the day to move around, then come back to your desk and try these effective poses to help alleviate some of the negative effects of sitting. Or give it a try between Zoom meetings.  Your body will thank you.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-chair-yoga-poses-for-home-practice/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/8-relaxing-total-body-stretches/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/8-relaxing-total-body-stretches/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:55:52 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9387 Stretching is one of the most overlooked and underrated parts of a solid fitness routine.   Stretching is beneficial in so many ways and that's why it's important to fit it in wherever you can to prevent injuries, increase flexibility and simply relax those overworked muscles.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/8-relaxing-total-body-stretches/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-health-and-fitness-benefits-of-flexibility-training/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-health-and-fitness-benefits-of-flexibility-training/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:55:54 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8416 Flexibility and stretching seem to be one of the last things we consider when starting a fitness program.     Without including this as part of your routine though, you may be missing out!   It protects us from injury and may allow us to continue the many activities that we love, well into our senior years if we simply make it a habit.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-health-and-fitness-benefits-of-flexibility-training/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/6-chiropractor-approved-exercises-to-fight-text-neck/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/6-chiropractor-approved-exercises-to-fight-text-neck/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:54:06 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8249 We likely don’t realize just how many hours we actually spend these days looking down at a screen, whether it’s...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/6-chiropractor-approved-exercises-to-fight-text-neck/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-best-yoga-poses-to-soothe-your-lower-back-pain/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-best-yoga-poses-to-soothe-your-lower-back-pain/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/7-best-yoga-poses-to-soothe-your-lower-back-pain/ Pain and discomfort in the lower back is often not caused by a specific action or injury. Prolonged sitting and inactivity causes our muscles to tighten over time and this can have a very negative trickle down effect if we choose to ignore it. Enter yoga. It involves gentle stretching and when done consistently, can help alleviate discomfort while increasing flexibility.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/7-best-yoga-poses-to-soothe-your-lower-back-pain/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-yoga-poses-you-should-do-every-day/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-yoga-poses-you-should-do-every-day/#respond Mon, 01 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-yoga-poses-you-should-do-every-day/ When starting a workout routine, many of us focus on cardio, weights and other forms of activity, leaving stretching as a last resort only as needed. By scheduling in yoga, you are increasing flexibility and stretching which in turn reduces injury and helps you perform better in all other areas of physical performance. Give it a try and you may be surprised at the benefits you start to see AND feel.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/10-yoga-poses-you-should-do-every-day/feed/ 0