Similarities Between Yoga and Agile Project Management
“Everyone Knows Men Don’t Do Yoga”
The statistics on men practicing yoga are pretty damning, and anecdotally I’d suggest published figures paint an even more balanced picture than I see in classes I attend. This whole situation is, perhaps, a bit odd - and surely just a western phenomenon. There are many popular male yoga celebrities, so why is there a marked gender imbalance among regular practitioners? Let’s dig into that…
An antidote to excessive sitting - 5 simple postures
Sitting for extended periods will contribute to several common problems in anyone’s body. And, here’s the rub… Even sitting with good posture will contribute to some of these problems! The human body didn’t evolve to spend 7, 8, 9 hours a day in a seated shape.
Poor posture and bad ergonomics exacerbates the consequences of extended sitting. Proper posture is important, and is a generally good thing, but not sufficient. Practicing movements to counteract the damage and weaknesses from extended sitting is also necessary.