Corporate Wellness
It is a well documented fact that a healthier employee is a happier employee. It is also well known that Yoga is great for the mind, body and soul. People have been practicing yoga for thousands of years to feel at peace and harmony. In today's world, yoga is also used to reduce stress and gain mental clarity while improving health. With this practice, they obtain natural balance and wellness in their lives. It is an extremely effective remedy to the modern business challenges.
Yoga in the work-place:
- enhances work performance
- increase morale and efficiency
- reduces stress and anxiety
- improves memory, focus and concentration
- tones and strengthens muscles
- improves posture and flexibility
- builds confidence
A healthier employee also uses less sick time and has fewer absences. It is a convenient, inexpensive and extremely cost effective way to reduce the negative effects of stress for your employees. Students will learn breathing techniques to calm the mind and create focus. They will learn stretching techniques to alleviate back pain and neck pain.
By offering your employees a yoga class that comes to them, they will have an opportunity beyond what any other company can give them. A mid-day break from the daily tasks to refresh, renew and rejuvenate will allow your employees to spend their afternoons in a new focus and better equipped to handle the pressures of the workplace.
How to make it happen:
Classes can be before the start of the workday, lunchtime or after work. The length of the classes can range from a quick lunchtime class of 45 minutes up to a regular 75 minute class. A spare conference room or an open area is required. A minimum of 8 people are needed to sign up for the classes and the cost is $10 per person, which can be paid by the employee or subsidized by the company for tax relief. Whatever your company chooses to do, a yoga class during the work day is extremely beneficial to both the employee and the employer.
Office Yoga Workshop or Wellness Seminar
Yoga can bring calm into your hectic day. Include an energizing or relaxing yoga session as part of a training or presentation day for staff or visiting clients. Learn simple poses and breathing techniques designed to alleviate workplace tensions and anxiety. Poses can be performed at your desk and are safe exercises that can help to bring more energy into your body.