This is what becoming
a Zen Exec looks like.
This is what becoming
a Zen Exec looks like.
The Modern Workday Is High Stress and Sedentary.
Chair Yoga Changes That.
Zen Exec Yoga offers on-site and virtual chair yoga sessions designed to help reset posture, release tension, and refocus, right at your desk.
Based in Tysons • On-site VA/DC/MD • Virtual
Certified Yoga Instructor • Fully insured
Powered by the Posture.Presence.Pace.TM framework
Offered on-site or virtually
Private or small group sessions
15-20 minute reset sessions
30 minute full sessions
Suitable for all experience levels
Flexible options to fit your workplace:
✔ Weekly/monthly programs
✔One-time wellness events
✔Virtual: Live + video library
A 90-minute interactive workshop
Posture. Presence. Pace.™
Designed for leadership teams, conferences, and executive groups.
Need something customized? Contact us to design a program that fits your team.
On-site or virtual. One-time event or ongoing program. Most programs are a weekly series of 15-20 min resets that fit seamlessly into the workday.
Sessions are done in a standard office chair. No mats, no equipment, and no change of clothes required. Accessible for all experience levels.
A performance framework for chair yoga focused on posture, tension release, and focus, designed to carry benefits into the rest of the day.
Most professionals spend hours each day seated, often without realizing how quickly posture, tension, and mental fatigue build. Zen Exec Yoga was created to offer a simple, efficient way to counteract the effects of sedentary work, without asking teams to step away from their desks or disrupt their day.
Chair yoga uses a standard office chair to support gentle, intentional movement. It emphasizes spinal alignment, shoulder and neck relief, breath awareness, and seated mobility, making it ideal for professional environments.
Modern work has real costs:
✔ 59% of employees say stress negatively impacts their performance²
✔ 70% experience regular neck, shoulder, or back tension from sitting⁵
✔ Over $300B is lost annually in the U.S. due to stress-related productivity loss¹
Why chair yoga works:
✔ Up to 40% reduction in stress after short movement sessions³
✔ 20%+ improvement in focus and productivity⁴
✔ 30% improvement in neck and shoulder discomfort⁵
"Great chair yoga session Rachel! Amazing how just 15+ minutes can help the body and the mind. Thank you!" -- Community Liaison, Refraction Innovation Hub, Tysons, VA
"I just did the chair yoga session and loved it! I struggle with posture, so it's great to have someone like Rachel help you carve out time and space during the day to focus on back health. Highly recommend this!" -- Corporate Professional, Tysons, VA
"Great middle of the day break to recenter my core and my mind. Not so strenuous it leaves me sore, but just enough to feel alive and refreshed." -- Corporate Professional, Reston, VA
Founded by Rachel, a former fintech and AI executive and 200-hour certified yoga instructor, Zen Exec Yoga was designed specifically for busy professionals who want real benefits without disruption. Rachel has been practicing yoga for nearly 20 years and built Zen Exec Yoga to translate its benefits into short, practical sessions that fit seamlessly into the workday.
Sessions follow Zen Exec Yoga's Posture. Presence. Pace.TM framework:
✔Posture: Supported alignment that improves confidence
✔Presence: Awareness to interrupt stress patterns and restore focus
✔Pace: Breath-guided movement to regulate energy and attention
The result is calm, efficient movement that helps people feel better, focus longer, and carry the benefits back into their day.
Rachel's Credentials:
✔20+ years as a corporate exec
✔20 years of personal yoga practice
✔200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
✔CPR / First Aid Certified
✔Fully insured (professional & general liability)
Chair yoga uses a standard chair to support gentle, posture-focused movement that helps reduce tension, improve posture, and refresh mind and body. Sessions are practical and accessible (10–30 minutes) and require no special clothing or equipment.
Chair yoga is ideal for busy professionals, teams in offices, coworking spaces, corporate events, and graduate/education programs. It’s accessible to all experience levels and works well as a midday reset or wellness supplement.
Most participants notice a difference right away, with reduced tension in the neck, shoulders, and back, a clearer head, and more energy to carry into the rest of the day. Over time, regular sessions support better posture, lower stress levels, and improved focus. Research shows that even short movement and mindfulness sessions can reduce stress by up to 40% and improve productivity by 20% or more.
Yes. Programs can be tailored to your team's size, schedule, space, and goals, whether that's a one-time wellness event, a recurring weekly reset, a conference session, or an executive leadership workshop. Just reach out and we'll design something that fits.
Just space and chairs. We handle everything else: instruction, setup, and guidance for participants.
Yes. Virtual sessions are designed to be just as accessible and effective as in-person offerings and work well for remote teams, hybrid organizations, and individual leaders.
Pricing depends on format, frequency, and group size. Contact us for a quick conversation and we'll put together options that fit your budget and goals.
Once we connect for a brief intro call, we can typically schedule your first session within 1–2 weeks.
Whether you’re exploring a one-time wellness event, a weekly program, or another ongoing offering, Zen Exec Yoga makes it easy to bring accessible, professional chair yoga into the workday.
We’ll help you design a program that fits your team, space, and schedule.
Email: info [at] zenexecyoga [dot] com
¹ Harvard Business Review / American Institute of Stress — “Workplace Stress: Costs and Consequences.”
² American Psychological Association (APA) — Work and Well-Being Survey.
³ Journal of Occupational Health Psychology — “Effects of brief mindfulness and movement interventions on workplace stress.”
⁴ Deloitte Insights — “The ROI of Well-Being Programs” & “Workplace Burnout Survey.”
⁵ National Institutes of Health (NIH) — Research on yoga and musculoskeletal pain.