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An easy way to improve energy levels at work.

More and more employers are integrating different physical activities into their corporate wellness programs; having long proven to provide many mental and physical benefits, yoga is increasingly finding its way into the workplace.

Relieve lower back pain from a life at a desk

How many hours do you spend slouching over your desk? Think about this the next time you stretch your neck forward and stare at the computer screen. This unnatural posture is unhealthy and can cause back pain, neck strain, and shoulder stiffness. 

Yoga is proven to help relieve lower back pain through fluid movements which open up the facet joints and stretch out those tense muscles caused by stress.  Working on the core movements builds stability in the spine and supports the lower back.

Increased energy and reduced fatigue

Working non-stop throughout the day is bound to create stress which can lead to lower energy and burnout in the long run. When we practice yoga it greatly increases our blood circulation and promotes oxygenation which is crucial for energy production.

Yoga raises your heart rate, gets your blood flowing and increase flexibility through simple stretches that can be incorporated into your daily desk routine.

Improved concentration and focus

When stressful deadlines are looming, we all find it hard to focus and concentrate on tasks that need intelligent decisions. Yoga, meditation and breathing exercises are a great way to effectively silence the noise and free the mind of productivity hindering clutter.

Fewer sick days and a morale boost

Stress in the workplace diminishes performance, and can make colleagues both tense and a little hostile.  Stress leads to physical injury; we’ve all had muscle spasms at one time or another, causing back pain, neck and shoulder tension.  Yoga has such a positive effect on your mental wellbeing, boosting company morale and improving communication among your employees.  A harmonious workplace is more productive as employees are collaborative and willing to help each other out to achieve excellence.

The bottom line

Yoga can help foster healthy, stress-free and motivated employees who are more productive and cost-effective for organisations. Encouraging employees to take just 10 minutes during work hours to practice some simple stretching or breathing exercises at their desk or out in the fresh air can help tremendously.

Offering yoga in your workplace helps colleagues to create a healthy lifestyle, nourishing each person’s mental health and helping them overcome psychological and emotional issues that may keep people from thriving at work.