Why Yoga?

Yoga is a holistic approach for reducing stress and introducing a sense of balance in one's work and personal life. Yoga is proven to be one of the most effective methods of relieving stress while relaxing both the mind and body. Yoga enables its students to better manage stress through self calming techniques and physical exercise for the body.

Corporate Yoga will benefit you and your staff through stress reduction. Practicing yoga balances the essential systems in your body including the nervous system, which causes a release of tension.

Financial Impact

The financial impact that work related stress has on business today is on the rise. Job-related stress has cost American businesses over $250 billion dollars a year. These costs can come in the form of high staff turnover rates, increase in sick time absence, reduced work performance and poor time management. By law it is an employers duty to make sure that employees are not becoming sick as a result of their work; and stress can make employees sick.

The major challenge that is facing employers today is how to keep employees motivated and happy with their work environment. With employees spending more than half of their lives on the job, corporate coordinated wellness programs are on the rise and becoming essential to a productive workplace.

Benefits of Corporate Yoga

Psychological Benefits
Improved
Concentration
Neuron Connections
Self Confidence
Memory
Cognitive Function
Mental Balance
Stress Management
Productivity
Concentration
Efficiency

Decreased
Tension
Stress Levels
Stress-Related Illnesses
Anxiety

Physiological Benefits
Improved
Muscular Strength
Flexibility
Cardiovascular Efficiency
Immune System
Coordination
Respiratory Function
Reaction Time
Nervous System Stabilization

Class Descriptions

Sunrise Practice
This class is enjoyed at the beginning of the workday to energize and invigorate. A gentle Hatha flow to get the metabolic system into high gear, ensuring a productive workday. According to the ancient health science Auyerveda, between 6am and 10am is the most beneficial time for this type yoga practice.  60minutes

Midday Practice
This class focuses on creating an energized afternoon by converting the stress from busy morning activities into energy.  Teaching basic asanas (poses) with an emphasis on neck, shoulders and back, creating gentle alignment.
45minutes

Sunset Practice
A class at the end of the workday to promote balance, relaxation, and self healing. Calming and soothing the body, this class aids in stress release and teaches various meditation techniques. Class time typically between 4 and 7 pm.
60minutes

All classes are accessible to beginners and those with health challenges in addition to being a great class for those already maintaining a yoga practice.

If you want to increase your company productivity and the health of your employees contact Joyful Yoga today!