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Consider
this...
" The
National Science Foundation reports that over 30% of American
adults experience enough daily stress to impact their performance
at home or at work."
" Chronic
pain, hypertension and headaches (three stress-related disorders)
make up 54% of all job absenteeism. Stress also affects
the immune system, making it a factor in all other illness-related
absenteeism. "
" 40%
of employee turnover is due to job stress."
" The
World Health Organization called job stress a World Wide Epidemic."
" According
to the US Department of labor, two thirds of reported cases of
occupational stress are experienced by white collar workers, and
repetitive stress injuries have risen 1000% in the past 14 years.
These claims carry with them an estimated average expense exceeding
$14,000 per company."
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YOGA POSES
On-site Yoga Classes
We bring yoga to you. All you need to provide is a space in which to conduct
the classes.
It could be a:
- Cafeteria
- Gymnasium
- Conference
room
How
can yoga help?
All
stress, both physical and mental, is stored somewhere in the
body and true stress reduction is a matter of discovering how
to release that tension on both levels. Yoga is the art and science
of reducing mental and physical stress while increasing strength,
flexibility, energy, and awareness.
Yoga
is much more than an exercise class. It offers simple, safe,
and practical techniques that quickly reduce tension and stress
in your employees. Plus, it is easy to do, portable and, best
of all, cost effective. In our yoga programs the participant
will experience proven and practical techniques that can have
immediate and long-term effects. They will face the workday armed
with an arsenal of stress-combating exercises they can do right
in the office.
CLASS
SAMPLE:
COMMON WORK RELATED PROBLEMS
AND YOGA SOLUTIONS |
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Problem
- Back Pain:
An estimated $80 billion a year
is spent treating back pain. 8 of 10 people will
have problems with back pain at some point in
their lives.
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Solution
- Twist:
Frees up muscles in the back and just below the shoulders, promotes digestion,
and massages internal organs.
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Problem
- Carpal
Tunnel/Repetitive Stress injuries (RSI):
RSI
causes as many as 1.8 million injuries per year
across the United States, costing industries
over $20 billion in annual revenue
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Solution
- Downward Facing Dog:
Strengthens
wrists, stretches back of legs that tighten from sitting,
and eases low back pain.
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Problem
- Obesity:
Approximately
58 million Americans, (about one-third) are considered
obese. Obesity can lead to chronic diseases such
as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure
and stroke. It contributes to 300,000 deaths
yearly.
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Solution
- Warrior Pose:
Strengthens muscles in arms and legs, tones abdominal organs, and balances
body weight.
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Problem
- Poor Concentration:
Long hours in front of the computer
derails concentration, which has a direct impact
on productivity
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Solution
- Tree Pose:
Promotes balance and proper breathing and fosters concentration and mental
quietude. |
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Problem
- Head Aches:
Most headaches arise from muscle
tension in the back of the neck that is caused
by the forward head position, with rounded shoulders
and curved upper back.
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Solution
- Bridge Pose:
Reverses hunched position of the chest, opens lungs, and brings flexibility
to the spinal muscles.
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Problem
- Poor Posture:
Improper sitting and standing
posture leads to stiff necks, shoulders hunched
forward or pulled tightly back, restricted breathing,
and tightness in the thighs, legs, and ankles.
Backaches, headaches, and other painful symptoms
are often the unfortunate result.
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Solution
- Mountain Pose:
Fosters awareness of correct postural alignment. Tones and activates torso,
back, abdomen and pelvis and stretches shoulders, arms, and wrists.
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Problem
- Low Energy Level:
Continuous sitting with few breaks
and limited physical activity promotes lethargy,
which can effect morale and overall work attitude.
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Solution
- Spread Feet Pose:
Mitigates the strain of continual sitting by opening and stretching hamstrings.
Also brings blood to the brain for clearer thinking.
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Yoga
can work for you and your employees. Contact
us today to find out more.
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