| My Yoga at Work: Why is this a rapidly growing trend in offices around the world?
The Modern Workplace:
Today’s work place requires that employees work fast yet efficiently and accurately for long periods of time, the pace of the workplace and the constant demands on the individual leads to a state of chronic stress. Over time, chronic stress takes its toll on the mental and physical wellbeing of employees.
In addition, most people sit at a desk for hours on end, while under stress of delivering results. This can lead to musculo-skeletal disorders such as back pain, spasms, headaches, neck tension and much more. Experiencing back pain for hours while maintaining productivity can be very difficult.
The stress and strain of the modern workplace can severely hamper productivity.
Figures show that “stress in the workplace costs the UK over £530 million per year – or over 13 million ‘lost’ working days.” – Lucia Cockcroft.
Yoga’s Role: Yoga is a well known method of reducing stress and anxiety as well as being an effective method of enhancing back strength and reducing back strain. Yoga teaches individuals coping mechanisms to better handle their demanding lives. The classes have a calming affect allowing individuals to put concerns into perspective. While also improving concentration and focus. Techniques are taught which can be used outside of the studio, assisting individuals to cope with demands as they arise.
Boosting the immune system and energy levels, the regular practice of yoga helps to prevent illness and fatigue, thus improving resilience regarding stresses found in the work place and decreasing the need for sick days. Research on how workplace stress can be assisted by a regular yoga practice found that “a weekly 60 minute class – was found to reduce anxiety and fatigue, boost emotional wellbeing and increase resilience to stress.” – Lucia Cockcroft.
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Teachers
Catherine Rogers Catherine’s method of teaching has evolved into a unique style which focuses on teaching rather than instructing. She is known for classes that are suitable for individuals at all levels.More info
Elizebeth Croeser Vinyasa Flow Teacher, Elizebeth first joined Your Yoga Space as a client and was inspired to teach so she completed her Teacher Training in 2011,more info coming soon
Karen Townshend Hatha Yoga Teacher, Karen has vast teaching experience, more info coming soon