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Word to the wise: Clean up after yoga classes

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Many professionals start their day with yoga classes to set the tone for a positive work shift.

Although these exercises can prove very beneficial to one's health, they can be physically draining and cause some participants to perspire. Thus, it is important for active employees to make sure they freshen up before heading into the office.

No matter how good of a worker you are, being the smelly guy or girl at work is a professional death sentence. Not only are co-workers going to avoid interacting with you because of your foul stench, but managers and top-level executives will be wary to promote individuals who seem to struggle with personal hygiene.

Employees who interact with clients or the general public should especially be cognizant of their physical appearance during work hours. No matter how well you speak or how proficient you are at your job, heavy perspiration and a whiff of body odor can dismantle client relations.

If you're going to exercise before work, it is wise to take a shower or wash up before transitioning into work mode.  

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Bruins prove that being calm under pressure produces results

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Breathing exercises can help employees stay calm during high-pressure moments at work.

Individuals who overlook the importance of staying calm should look no further than the Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins. The champions of the National Hockey League prided themselves on staying relaxed and focused prior to the biggest games of their careers.

Their approach paid off on June 15 when the Bruins defeated Vancouver 4-0 to clinch hockey's biggest prize.

"Our group right now seems calm, focused and ready to do the job," Boston coach Claude Julien told ESPN mere hours before Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. "Our team, if it gets stressed out, has never performed well."

No one has been more clutch under pressure than Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas, who was recognized with the Conn Smythe Trophy as the series' most valuable player. According to NHL.com, Thomas has worked hard to keep calm in critical situations. Upon entering the league, he began a yoga-based physical conditioning program to bolster his physical and mental abilities.

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Natural treatments to ailments can’t threaten job security

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Many Americans rely on prescription medications over natural treatments for their pain management. However, certain pharmaceutical drugs can cause problems for members of the workforce.

In some circumstances, people have no choice but to follow a doctor's orders to increase their physical comfort throughout the day. However, some medications come with side effects that can negatively impact one's job performance.

Some drugs can make workers more sluggish or lethargic during work hours. Not only does this affect production, but it could also put co-workers at risk in certain industries.

Medical marijuana is legal in many states, which has led some workers who suffer from severe pain or anxiety to consume the substance regularly. However, this won't fly in all states.

On June 9, the Washington state Supreme Court ruled that employees can be fired for using medical marijuana, the Seattle Times reported.. This is a landmark decision because co-workers in Washington will now have to make sure that all of their prescription medications are not prohibited by employers who use drug tests.

Drug testing is conducted by many companies throughout the U.S., especially in industries where workplace safety could be threatened by adverse reactions to certain medications. The U.S. Department of Transportation states that all employers in the transportation industry are required to drug test their employees.

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Vail yoga course launches to boost confidence in those new to the regimen

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Taking yoga classes is one of the most popular ways to achieve better holistic health, but there are still many people throughout the country who are hesitant to try the program. They may share some of the common misconceptions associated with yoga – such as the belief that only the most athletic and flexible should participate – or they are simply skeptical about the many benefits of the mind-body regimen.

The Vail Daily reports that a new yoga fundamentals series is launching at the Vail Athletic Club in Colorado. This class is specifically designed for individuals who are new to the regimen, or those who just want to find out what yoga is all about.

The four-week course will be taught by experienced instructor Tara Goike, who will take attendees through the breathing techniques, poses and stretches of the program. The series is designed to bolster confidence and enable participants to feel comfortable in any yoga class, should they choose to continue the regimen in the future.

Choosing to engage in yoga can be an excellent way to reforge the often tenuous connection between the mental and physical aspects of one's health.

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