Let me start by saying I loved the tech industry. During my two-decade career, I met many interesting, creative people, traveled widely, and learned cutting-edge technologies that have changed the world. And I made pretty good money.

But there's no doubt that working in technology - or in any high-pressure corporate environment - will take its toll. The long hours hunched over keyboards, the brutal deadlines and schedules, the steep learning curves - all of these challenge the wellness and balance of any tech worker.

Enter Yoga! Soon after beginning my practice nearly 12 years ago, I realized it functioned almost like a counterpose. Just as, in a specific Yoga sequence, I would follow a challenging backbend with a gentle forward bend, I structured my overall practice to help me overcome the stresses and strains of work.