Reducing Stress and Bringing Yoga into the Workplace
Corporate Yoga is being embraced by many progressive businesses. Businesses are getting smarter by offering wellness programs to their employees. This preventative health measure is a great stress reliever and low cost perk for your employees.
The purpose of Corporate Yoga is simple: to transform the tension and fatigue in your workplace to alertness, stamina and greater productivity.
Corporate Yoga in the Workplace
- Burnout costs businesses an estimated $12 billion every year in health claims, lost productivity and absenteeism
- Job stress creates up to 60% of employee absenteeism
- For every $1 invested in workplace wellness, a company can expect $3 in cost savings or benefits
- Employees who report a high degree of stress in their lives miss twice as many work days as employees who report a low degree of stress
Sources: Conference Board of Canada/C. Cooper& R. Payne/U. of Michigan Research Centre/Conference Board of Canada
Benefits of Corporate Yoga for Employees
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Increased energy and decreased fatigue
- Improved posture
- Improved overall health and reduced risk for disease
- Decreased negative outlook or depression
- Improved flexibility and physical strength
- Improved stamina
- Improved posture
- Improved breathing
- Reduced muscle tension and pain due to sedentary working positions
- Improved digestion and circulation
- Greater confidence
Benefits of Corporate Yoga for Businesses
- Increased productivity
- Decreased health care premiums
- Reduced staff turnover
- Reduced employee absenteeism
- Higher job satisfaction
- Increased energy, mental alertness, and clarity
What You Will Need:
All you need to provide is the space (conference room, lunchroom, spare office, gymnasium, etc.). Each participant will need a water bottle, comfortable clothing and a yoga mat or towel. All other yoga props will be provided.
All of our instructors are Yoga Alliance certified and trained in CPR.
Classes:
Our yoga classes are designed to fit the needs of the individuals in each group. Most of our classes are all-levels and are suitable for anyone, even beginners, additionally we can even accommodate those who are pregnant.
Rates:
45-60 minute class:
For groups of 12 or more students, the rate is $7.00 per person, per class for a 6-8 week session.
For groups of fewer than 15 students, the rate is a flat charge of $80 per class.
Other class lengths are also available please contact us to custom design a class for you.
Who Pays? Choose from...
1. Full subsidy : Employer offers the classes free of charge to the employees
2. Partial subsidy : Class fee is shared by employee and employer.
3. Hosting : Employer offers a space in the office for the class time and employees individually pay for classes.
FAQ's
Q. Why do yoga in the office rather than at a yoga studio?
A. Practicing in the office eliminates travel time, helps relieve stress, and promotes a sense of community.
Q. What if our office has limited space for yoga but we still want to participate?
A. No problem, I can offer a private class just for your employees off site. Locate fee does apply.
Q. Do our employees need to have yoga experience to participate?
A. No, all classes will be taught with the beginning student in mind but offer multi-level postures to keep even the experienced student challenged.
Q. I heard that in yoga you need a hot room and sweat a lot.
A. No, we offer Haltha Yoga classes; this is not hot yoga or Bikram yoga. Corporate yoga classes are taught with the requirements of an office environment in mind.
Q. Can we sign up for a trial run?
A. Absolutely, I recommend scheduling an initial six week session.
Corporate Yoga Workshops
We offer one-time workshops at a reasonable price, customized to best fit your needs. Perhaps you might like to offer a one-time Stress Management Workshop or Yoga at Your Desk. We are committed to providing you with a superior program tailored specifically to your organization.
Health Fairs/Wellness Events
Do you need presenters at your next health or wellness event? We can tailor an exhibit or demonstration just for you.