Whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, meditation offers numerous benefits that may surprise you. In honor of National Meditation Month in the U.S., we are sharing five science-backed benefits of meditation.

A growing numbers of scientific studies show just how beneficial yoga is for sleep. Yoga can promote more regular circadian rhythms and foster more restful evenings and brighter mornings.

Yoga is one powerful tool that can aid in whole-person health, including mental and emotional wellness. There are also many things that make yoga accessible, including that it can be practiced virtually anywhere for any length of time.

We reached out to our members and staff to ask about their relationship with the environment, how it informs their yoga practice and teaching, and what they’re doing in the name of planet preservation.

Here are 5 simple yoga poses you can do at your work desk to wake up your body, smooth out your nervous system, and create some mental space.