Stress-reduction yoga and meditation practices are a holistic approach to physical and mental health, as well as personal growth. Yoga and Meditation teaches the skills to manage stress effectively and increases energy levels, improves attention span, focus and stamina which increases productivity and work satisfaction. Also, it improves immune function as well as creates an over all sense of wellbeing leading to feeling satisfied with life and that includes their work life too.
"Forward-thinking” companies have begun to respond with yoga and meditation programs for their employees to help off-set the building of stress. Even short sessions can release muscle tension and alleviate aches and pains, elevating the mood and energy levels of those practicing regularly.
Yoga at Work Sessions
Working in an office or at a computer for prolonged periods of time can put strain on the neck, shoulders and back muscles which leads to tension and stiffness. This tension can cause headaches, as well as backaches, neck and shoulder pain that can change the mood and temperament of the individual and also affect their focus and work productivity. With more office workers putting in extra hours of work, some “forward-thinking” companies have begun to respond with yoga and meditation programs for their employees to help off-set the building of stress. Even short sessions can release muscle tension and alleviate aches and pains, elevating the mood and energy levels of those practicing regularly.