https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:03:37 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/reasons-to-practice-yoga-for-health-and-longevity/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/reasons-to-practice-yoga-for-health-and-longevity/#respond Mon, 17 May 2021 10:55:19 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9826 With all of the many benefits of this ancient practice, it's no surprise so many people have made it a part of their daily life. There are many diffferent types so it's a matter of finding one that works for you and your current fitness level.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/reasons-to-practice-yoga-for-health-and-longevity/feed/ 0 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/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 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-magnificent-7-yoga-poses-for-lower-back-relief/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-magnificent-7-yoga-poses-for-lower-back-relief/#respond Thu, 03 May 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/the-magnificent-7-yoga-poses-for-lower-back-relief/ The lower back seems to be a vulnerable area of the body for a lot of us. Here are some great poses that help to alleviate that tension and discomfort.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/the-magnificent-7-yoga-poses-for-lower-back-relief/feed/ 0