Top 5 Weight Management Woes Of Corporates
Over the years, my Corporate Wellness experience addressing health challenges faced by employees has consistently thrown “Weight Loss & Management” as one of the dominant concerns. It continues to be a pressing issue with the new normal of work-from-home. Given the prevalence of weight woes across all levels of management and employees, […]
Demystifying (Corporate) Functional Fitness
“Functional Fitness” is a term often used by trainers, coaches, and gyms and seems to have come increasingly into vogue. But what is Functional Fitness? Does it have any relevance for Corporate Wellness Planning? Demystifying Functional Fitness Interpreted correctly, Functional Fitness comprises training/exercises and simulating common movements to train multiple muscle groups of […]
Movement As Medicine For Special Health Conditions
Not all health conditions are equal in essence. Some are more challenging than others in their symptoms and in recovery. Not only can these conditions be long drawn and debilitating, posing substantial impediments to daily performance and independent functioning, but may require prolonged specialized treatments and intensive care as well. This […]
Are You Managing Your Pain Well For Work?
Pain is a distressing feeling which not only impacts our physical wellbeing but also our emotional and psychological state. Even though pain is subjective, with each individual responding to stimuli and resultant sensation differently, pain is undeniably an unpleasant experience. It is one of the most common reasons for doctor […]
How To Check Your Corporate’s Wellness Mindset Quotient (WMQ)
Wellness has come into sharp focus in light of the ongoing threat being posed by COVID-19. The pressing need to build “Immunity” and “Health” are being reinforced on a daily basis as this pandemic continues to unleash its devastating effects on humanity across the world. With social distancing and quarantining […]
Corporate Wellness For Pandemic Preparedness
2020 is undeniably a year of turmoil of unprecedented global scale. A vicious pandemic continues to disrupt and erode flow of life at a personal and collective level. It has caused massive disruptions in the way we live, interact and work. Our physical, mental and emotional health, naturally, is being tested […]
Seeking Balance in the mayhem
The importance of balance in life cannot be underrated, yet it is a fast depleting aspect. A primary cause of stress in our lives is lack of balance – in our Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual states. Balance is equally relevant for diet and physical activity. These constitute two of […]
Some easy to perform stretches post workout
After a workout a stretch feels good to release tension from taut muscles. Here are some easy to perform stretches. Hold each stretch for 30 seconds or more, to relax muscles and increase mobility Neck To stretch the neck gently tilt head to one side (bringing ear close to shoulder […]
Exercise during cancer treatment
Its been an interesting observation so far. For the vast majority (read overriding majority), the question whether one can exercise during cancer treatment doesn’t quite pop up as a question, till it is presented as a suggestion! And why is it so?* To begin with, a cancer diagnosis, naturally and […]
I didn’t know it would turn out this way…
Our association goes back more than 4 decades and counting. She initiated me into the exquisitely rich world of classical dance and performing arts. It all started without any fanfare. She saw me standing by the door, a dumbstruck little girl, watching her rehearse and asked if I would like […]