So how does a CEO or President of a corporation stay healthy to make those important decisions? One of the best ways is to embark on a healthy mindset. Unfortunately, one of the most misunderstood concepts about health is yoga and meditation. The word yoga is commonly thought to be about dressing in tights and standing in uncomfortable postures that only dancers could do. This is a Western misconception. In India, where yoga started, the word simply means joining of the body, mind and spirit or emotional part of a human being.

This union can be accomplished in many ways. Essentially it is a way to take your mind off the many pressing real life issues and on to your internal state of health. This produces a calmer state of mind, which can then make those important decisions in a more productive way.

One of the most important things to understand in life is the relationship between our breathing and our mental state. Ever notice how your breathing changes when someone cuts you off or you perceive a threat coming at you? Usually your breathing gets faster and you are not the calmest person on the planet at that point in time. Usually you have to wait until your breathing is more relaxed in order to think clearly.

Similarly, we can use this knowledge to breathe more deeply and completely to calm down our mental state during the day. Breathing breaks are a great way to get into a more productive state of being.

Yoga is essentially a technique of getting that breathing into a more regular and full pattern using more of our lung capacity and increasing your volume flow rate of oxygen. If you carried out a regular full breathing cycle lasting a minute, during each hour, you would definitely see a difference in your ability to relax during your hectic workday. In addition, if you included a physical stretch break, then you would see a more dramatic change in your physical level of stress.

Incorporating these simple techniques is a great way to start on your journey of secrets to establishing Executive Health and relieving Executive Stress.

For the past 20 years Hema has worked with many individuals, including executives at large corporations, to reduce stress, improve general health and workplace productivity. A variety of personal interests and professional paths have led Hema to her current role as a certified personal trainer, yoga instructor and nutrition and wellness specialist. Hema is listed in Who's Who in the World and is an author, lecturer and Can-Fit-Pro certified personal trainer who specializes in body-mind-spirit consulting and training women. Hema offers keynote speeches, group workshops, and sees clients one-on-one in the Ottawa/Toronto area. Sign up for her free newsletter at http://www.getshanti.com