Most people in the office sit hunched at their desk, eyes straining, neck muscles taut, breathing shallowly and putting on weight through lack of exercise.
Next to Back Disorders, which are the most common forms of ill-health at work, 13.4 million working days a year are lost to STRESS in the UK with one in four people affected.
Why Business People Like Yoga
With a unique combination of exercise, meditation, relaxation, and focus, yoga is the perfect antidote to the stresses and strains of today. It builds core physical strength and there's growing evidence it can improve brain function. Business people cite the following as reasons for practising yoga:
- increased mental clarity
- more energy
- postural training for presentations
- developing the ability to remain steady under pressure
- allowing creativity to bloom
- getting into the flow state associated with peak performance
Logistics - Classes in the workplace
Not everyone has the time or energy to travel to a yoga class so a class held in the workplace makes it easy for everyone to participate. The classes can be held early morning, lunch time or after work. A room such as the training room or an empty canteen can be set aside for classes.
Ideally classes last 1 hour and 15 minutes but they can be shortened or lengthened.
Testimonies From A Regular Evening Class In A Large Investment Bank"I was afraid at the beginning because I am a bit stiff but the teacher makes it really easy."
"It's great to do this with some of my colleagues."
"I now sit at my desk differnetly. I know how to rearrange my shoulders so I don't ache at the end of the day. After 4 weeks yoga is already making a huge difference."
"I never realised where I was holding all my tension before. Now I can start to do something about it."
"I'm a runner and didn't think we were working very hard in the yoga until the end of the session when I realised how deeply it goes."
"I find I'm grinning at people on the tube on the way home because I feel so much better."
"I really like that it is at work so I don't have to rush to get to class."
PERSONAL ONE TO ONE COACHING FOR EXECUTIVES
Fairlie Gibson is an excellent yoga teacher, patient, thoughtful and encouraging. I found my lessons with her rewarding and stimulating. The style of yoga that she teaches encourages thought around posture, position and most importantly attitude. As a mature (slightly stiff) man in his fifties I found that just after a few lessons my flexibility and posture improved dramatically. I would recommend her to anyone who wished to improve their mind and body.
Piers Fallowfield - Cooper
Chairman, Greycon Ltd.
For the busy executive who doesn't have time to attend classes. All you need is room to lay out the mat in your office.
Sessions generally last 1 hour and a 1/4 but can be shortened or lengthened to suit your timetable.
A personalised Practice Programme is developed for you to take away in between sessions.
YOGA FOR TEAM EVENTS, AWAY DAYS AND REWARD SCHEMES
A taster yoga class is a great way to do something new, utterly different and fun. A real team bonding experience. Sessions are tailored so that everyone can join in.
My manager asked me to arrange an activity for our annual company day. Last year we went bowling and before that we played football but this year he was keen for us to try yoga. None of us thought that we would be able to do it, as out of 16 people few of us have done it before, but acutally, Fairlie made it very easy and to our surprise we all enjoyed it and felt great afterwards. Ciao.
Renato Cristini, Marketing Manager, Vinum - the word for wine
Yoga classes can also be offered as a reward scheme for hard-working employees.
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