Ancient Wisdom for Modern Businesses
Business Yoga bridges energizing the 7 chakras through the 8 limbs of Yoga with contemporary business practices. It provides leaders with actionable strategies to harmonize their organizations' core energies, fostering purpose-driven growth. This transformative guide elevates both the standard of living and the standard of life, the two fundamental objectives of any economic activity.
In today’s high-pressure business environment, leaders and organizations are trapped in a relentless cycle of growth fueled by toxic competition, often at the expense of employee well-being, sustainable practices, and organizational longevity. This imbalance manifests as rising burnout rates, disengaged teams, and ethical compromises, with Gallup research revealing that 76% of employees experience burnout at least occasionally. Furthermore, the obsession with short-term profitability not only erodes workplace morale but also shortens the lifespan of businesses, leaving them vulnerable to instability and irrelevance. The deeper purpose of business—creating meaningful societal value and fostering personal fulfillment—gets overshadowed in the race for immediate results. Leaders are increasingly desperate for strategies to balance ambition with sustainability and align their organizations with enduring values.
Business Yoga offers a groundbreaking methodology, blending ancient Yogic wisdom with actionable business strategies to address this pervasive imbalance. By integrating the philosophy of the eight limbs of yoga (Ashtanga Yoga) and the energy dynamics of the seven chakras, the book provides a transformative framework for leaders seeking harmony in their personal and professional lives.
Key takeaways include:
Why I’m the One to Write This Book:
Over three decades, I have built a joyful business with the mission of "spreading happiness simply by doing business with principles of Dharma." This philosophy has earned me invitations from across the globe to share how ethical practices, innovation, and profitability can coexist harmoniously. By drawing from ancient wisdom, such as the Bhagavad Gita, and combining it with modern leadership practices, Business Yoga offers a practical roadmap for leaders to redefine success—not as a relentless pursuit of profit, but as a journey toward enduring impact, fulfillment, and organizational well-being.
This book is written for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals aged 30-55 who seek to integrate purpose and mindfulness into their organizations while combating burnout, fostering innovation, and building sustainable enterprises, particularly appealing to those striving for work-life balance by reframing work not as external to life but as a joyful and integral part of it.
Anil Kariwala is a globally recognized entrepreneur and UN Awardee for Women Empowerment, leading a team of over 1,000 joyful individuals with three decades of business experience. His mission-driven organization, Kariwala Industries Ltd. exemplifies ethical practices, sustainability, and profitability, guided by the philosophy of "spreading happiness through business with principles of Dharma."
Always in a state of joy, Anil defies what most would call a busy business schedule by dedicating time to teaching youngsters, mentoring upcoming entrepreneurs, and pursuing his creative passions. He has recorded 10 music albums, available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, and YouTube, and has held five fully sold-out concerts in aid of various charitable organizations he supports.
Anil also served for six years as a pivotal Board member of London-based Sedex, the world’s largest organization enabling responsible supply chains. With cross-cultural insights gained from traveling to over 40 countries, Anil brings a unique perspective on building joyful, sustainable leadership in today’s global business environment.
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Just as the breath provides the body with oxygen, Prana supplies a subtler form of nourishment. It energizes every action, thought, and emotion, connecting the mind and body while maintaining harmony with the external environment. The balance and movement of Prana within us are orchestrated by the chakras, making the free flow of this vital energy essential for holistic health and well-being. This intricate interplay of chemical, electrical, and pranic energies highlights the complexity of the human system, where the chakras serve as conduits, harmonizing these forces into a cohesive flow that sustains life and elevates consciousness.
As illustrated in Figure 1, the seven chakras are dynamic hubs of energy that influence various facets of our well-being:
Thus, Muladhara metaphorically represents the base upon which the entire energy system (or chakra system) stands. Just like a tree needs strong roots to stay grounded and grow, the Muladhara chakra provides the stability and grounding necessary for one's physical and psychological well-being.
The key attributes of the Muladhara include:
Grounding
The Root Chakra (Muladhara) is the foundation of our being, keeping us connected to the earth and grounded in reality. It provides stability, helping us build resilience and the strength to face challenges. Just as an individual relies on the grounding energy of the root chakra to feel secure, stable, and connected to the material world, a business must also establish a firm foundation that ensures stability in its operations.
In business, grounding means being rooted in a clear, well-defined strategy that aligns with the company’s mission and values. Without this connection to its core purpose, a business risks drifting off course, much like a person without grounding may feel disoriented or insecure. A business must also create a solid operational framework to support its vision—one that allows it to function smoothly and adapt to external challenges, such as market shifts or economic downturns.
For instance, the Business Model Canvas (Figure 2), developed by Alexander Osterwalder, is a practical tool that reflects the grounding nature of a business. It lays out the fundamental building blocks—such as customer segments, value propositions, and key activities—ensuring that the business remains connected to its foundational goals, just as the root chakra keeps individuals grounded to their essential needs. This interconnectedness between a business’s strategy and operational framework mirrors the stability and security that the root chakra provides for an individual.
Survival
The Root Chakra (Muladhara) governs our basic survival instincts, ensuring we have the essentials for life, such as food, shelter, and a sense of safety. When this chakra is balanced, it gives us a secure foundation from which we can handle life's challenges, enabling us to feel confident and capable in meeting our needs.
For businesses, survival relies on securing core necessities such as steady revenue streams, a loyal customer base, and a sustainable cost structure. These elements allow businesses to thrive even during difficult times. As Michael E. Gerber explains in his book The E-Myth Revisited, "The system—whether it be the business system, the education system, or any other—must be constructed to ensure survival and adaptability." Gerber emphasizes that well-defined processes and systems are critical to ensuring that a business can operate independently of its founder and maintain resilience.
The Business Model Canvas also highlights these core survival elements through its focus on Revenue Streams and Customer Segments. By maintaining a clear understanding of how revenue is generated and which customer segments to focus on, businesses can weather the ups and downs of market fluctuations. This mirrors the Root Chakra’s function of grounding individuals, giving both personal and organizational strength to remain secure and stable in uncertain environments.
Vitality and Resilience
The Root Chakra (Muladhara) is the anchor of our physical and emotional well-being. It governs our body's essential functions—our bones, muscles, and adrenal glands—that contribute to our stress response and vitality. When this chakra is balanced, it empowers us to feel secure, grounded, and able to face life's challenges with resilience and stability.
In a business context, vitality translates to operational health. Just as a person needs strong bones and a balanced stress response, a business must maintain its core resources—financial, human, and technological—to function effectively. These resources act as the "lifeblood" of the organization, ensuring that the company can adapt to both expected and unexpected challenges.
Resilience, both for individuals and businesses, is the ability to withstand challenges and grow stronger as a result. Winston Churchill famously remarked, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” This principle applies to businesses, especially in a rapidly changing world, where adaptability is key to thriving in the face of uncertainty.
Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s seminal work adds a layer of complexity to our understanding of resilience. In his book The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable, Taleb explains how unpredictable, high-impact events—what he calls Black Swans—can completely upend expectations and shake industries. These events, such as economic crises, technological disruptions, or pandemics, are difficult to foresee, but their impact can be immense. Businesses, like individuals, must be prepared not only to withstand such shocks but to adapt and grow stronger in their wake.
Taleb extends this idea in his follow-up book, Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder. In Antifragile, Taleb argues that it is not enough to simply be resilient in the face of adversity. Instead, systems—whether personal, business, or societal—should aim to thrive under pressure. Antifragile systems become stronger through stress and challenges, adapting and evolving rather than merely returning to their previous state. This concept applies directly to businesses that want to succeed in today’s volatile and unpredictable markets. As Taleb notes, “Some things benefit from shocks; they thrive and grow when exposed to volatility, randomness, disorder, and stressors.”
For businesses, this means developing robust systems that not only survive but also gain from unpredictable challenges. The Business Model Canvas components of Cost Structure and Key Partnerships provide the backbone for operational health, ensuring that companies can withstand external shocks while continuously adapting to new conditions. Much like the root chakra, which grounds us and enables us to handle life’s unpredictability, a strong, adaptable business foundation is crucial for navigating "black swan" events and emerging stronger.
By embracing the principles of vitality and resilience—and moving toward the idea of becoming antifragile—both individuals and businesses can build a foundation that not only withstands challenges but thrives under pressure.
Manifestation
Manifestation begins with energy—everything, even thinking, requires energy before action can take place. Before any action is carried out, we must first envision it. The Root Chakra, or Muladhara, channels the energy that helps transform thoughts into reality. It is this energy that moves us from intention to action, driving our ideas forward.
In business, manifestation is about turning well-defined ideas into tangible results. A strong Value Proposition serves as the core of this process. It identifies what a business offers and how it solves its customers’ problems. Without a clear value proposition, businesses risk stalling in the idea phase. Tools like the Business Model Canvas are essential in aligning resources and strategies to ensure a smooth translation of ideas into products, services, or outcomes that create value.
One of my all-time favorite books, Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, brilliantly captures the essence of manifestation through his principle that "all things are created twice." The first creation is mental, where we envision our goals, and the second is the physical creation, where those ideas take shape in reality. This same principle applies to business: manifestation begins with clarity of purpose and continues through consistent execution to bring that vision to life.
Businesses like Howard Schultz’s Starbucks exemplify this process. Schultz didn’t just envision selling coffee; he mentally created a space where people could connect—a “third place” between home and work—and then brought this idea to life, shaping Starbucks into a global phenomenon.
Vision must be coupled with decisive action for real progress. As Thomas Edison aptly put it, "Vision without action is hallucination," and without vision, action becomes mere exertion. For businesses, the key to success lies in aligning both—where a clear vision drives purposeful action, leading to long-term growth and success.
The Swadhisthana, or Sacral Chakra, is located just below the navel, near the genitals. It governs the flow of creative and emotional energy within the body, playing a crucial role in our ability to experience pleasure, sensuality, and intimacy. This chakra is closely linked to our capacity for emotional expression and creative engagement with the world around us. The term "Swadhisthana" comes from Sanskrit, where "Swa" means "self," and "Adhishthana" refers to "dwelling" or "seat," symbolizing this chakra as the residence of one's true inner self and creativity.
The key attributes of the Swadhisthana include:
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Chakra Alignment for Business Success: Learn how the seven chakras influence core business areas like leadership, strategy, and creativity.
Practical Applications of Ashtanga Yoga: Explore the eight limbs of yoga as a framework for ethical and effective business practices.
Ida & Pingala Energy Channels: Discover the balance of logic and intuition in decision-making.
Work-Life Integration: Strategies to align personal growth with professional success.
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Self-assessment exercises to map their "Business Chakra System."
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