YOGA AT WORK

"Sun salutations can energize and warm you, even on the darkest, coldest winter day."

~ Carol Krucoff

Promoting wellness in the workplace is extremely important for company morale and productivity. Yoga in the workplace is becoming more and more popular...Nike, HBO, Ben & Jerry's, Forbes and Apple offer on-site yoga for their employees...so why shouldn't you? Causes of mental stress on your employees may include:

Working with deadlines
Heavy workload
Conflicts with colleagues and clients
Job insecurity
Lack of training
Poor organization or management

Offering yoga in the workplace will benefit your employees by:

Relieving stiff joints and muscles
Improve posture
Increase circulation
Reduce the risk of RSI (repetitive strain injury)
Ease eye strain
Alleviate stress
Promote well-being

I frequently do sun salutations, handstands and headstands in my office at work. When I'm encountered with a stressful situation and I can't immediately bust out a warrior yoga pose, I practice Ujjayi Breath. It's amazing how a few deep breaths and yoga poses can transform your stress and frustration to peace and acceptance. Yoga in Gainesville Workplace

I'm suprised that more companies don't have yoga in the workplace. If your company doesn't offer yoga at work, don't fret...here are some office yoga exercises you can do in the comfort of your own office.

For Gainesville Yoga in the Workplace classes contact Raina.

Posted by Raina on Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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