Charleston Corporate Yoga

Corporate Wellness – The Benefits of Corporate Yoga & Fitness

Do you want to give your employees a boost in productivity, office morale, attitude and self-worth?  I ask that question because I understand, first hand, what motivates people in the workplace.  I also understand that there is a direct correlation between self-worth, feeling healthy and productivity, which always, not sometimes, ALWAYS, affects your bottom line.  There are two simple, cost effective types of wellness programs to implement in the workplace.  Yoga and Fitness

Corporate Wellness

Despite growing costs of healthcare, some people still shy away from yoga.  I’ve heard everything.  “I can’t twist up like pretzel.  I’m not an athlete. I’m not flexible. I have bad knees, bad arms, bad legs, a bad back…” and my all time favorite, “I can’t afford to make time.”  Guess what?  You can’t afford not to.  Anyone can benefit from this ancient practice.  My classes are suitable for just about anyone.  All you have to do is show up.  You’ll be feeling better in no time.  Just look at the testimonials. I bring the mats (if you do not have your own), straps and blocks right to your workplace.  And the first class in on me.  So you can try it first, feel the benefits first hand, free of risk.  Below are just a few benefits, for both owner and employee, of implementing yoga into your workplace.

FEWER SICK DAYS - Employees who are healthy and happy contribute to the bottom line.  Yoga revitalizes the immune system; Helps remove toxic waste and relieves fatigue when practiced consistently.

LESS PAIN - Anyone who has been in the corporate world knows how it feels to have back pain, neck pain, wrist pain and a host of other physical ailments ultimately affecting their well-being and contribution to company goals.  Yoga strengthens the body while increasing flexibility and stamina leaving your employees feeling rejuvenated and ready to go to work.

FOCUS – Meeting deadlines and client expectations are all stress factors that can not only be managed, but significantly improved through practicing yoga and meditation.  Yoga and meditation helps increase awareness helping your employees to focus, deliver a more rapid response time and gives them the ability to stay calm and cool during stressful situations.

VITAL ENERGY – Yoga enlivens the body directly affecting the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems as well as the endocrine and cardiovascular systems.  When practiced on a regular basis, yoga will help your employees maintain a calm balanced energy decreasing the chances of office burnout and lethargy.

SENSE OF COMMUNITY – Sometimes it’s easy to get lost in a big office leaving your employees feeling like a number.  Yoga creates a sense of community and trust decreasing the risk of depression in the office.  Happy employees are productive employees.

Frequently Asked Questions About Yoga in the Workplace

WHY PRACTICE YOGA IN AN OFFICE?

Practicing in the office eliminates travel time, helps relieve stress, and promotes a sense of community.

DO WE NEED EXPERIENCE?

No.  Classes are taught with beginners in mind and is accessible to everyone regardless of experience.  Contrary to the belief of some people, you do not have to be able to tie yourself into a pretzel to enjoy the benefits of yoga.  Modifications are taught with every pose to accommodate everyone.

WHERE WILL WE PRACTICE?

Yoga can be easily practiced almost anywhere.  Popular spaces include open floor space, conference rooms and company gyms.  On a nice day, yoga can be practiced in a company courtyard or on the lawn.

HOW OFTEN DO WE PRACTICE?

Practicing 2-3 times per week for 45 minutes – 1 hour will deliver significant benefits.

WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?

Comfortable clothing.  Slip into a comfortable tee and yoga pants, shorts or sweatpants.  If work clothes are free moving, that works as well.  The most important thing is to be comfortable.

WILL WE NEED A SHOWER?

No.  This is not hot yoga.  Employees can easily slip right back into their work clothes after class.

DO WE NEED MATS OR ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT?

No.  Students can bring their own mats.  If they do not have a mat, one will be provided as well as straps and blocks to accommodate everyone as long as number of students is determined before hand.

WHAT IS THE COST?

The first class is always FREE followed by questions and concerns.  The well being of the students is the utmost importance.  Not every teacher is a match for every student.  Holding a complimentary class with a question and answer session helps break the ice and more importantly unveils the “I have to be a pretzel to do yoga” myth.

$ 10.00 per student per class.  Charged up front  in 10 class increments = $ 100.00

Call to set up your FREE class, questions and answer session 843-200-7405