Yoga is a physical practice that has existed for over 5000 years and is touted as one of the most comprehensive exercise programs for achieving optimal mind and body health. “Yoga”, which is translated into “union”, is an ancient system of mind/body healing and exercise. The practice of yoga is on the rise throughout the western world and is moving towards the number one choice for fitness. Smart corporations are identifying this and are making new policies towards staff maintenance and improved productivity with the use of yoga.
BENEFITS OF YOGA
* Increases employee recruitment & retention
* Improves staff morale
* Reduces stress & anxiety
* Creates a sense of calm & well being
* Improves concentration & creativity
* Stimulates the immune system & improves health
* Increases metabolism & reduces body fat
* Improves interpersonal skills & boosts self esteem
* Improves circulation, muscle tone, flexibility, strength & stamina
HEALTH AND WORPLACE STATISTICS
1. Healthy employees likely to remain with company, so foster active and healthy workers.
Relationship of employee turnover to exercise adherence in a corporate fitness program. Tsai, S., Baun, W., Bernacki, E...J Occup Med, 1987, 29(7):572-575.
2. Investing $1 in Workplace Health Program saves $15.60, so aim to decrease absenteeism due to good health.
Financial impact of a comprehensive multisite workplace health promotion program. Aldana SG, Merrill RM, Price K, Hardy A, Hager R. Prev Med. 2005 Feb; 40(2):131-7.
3. Unhealthy employees loose 2hrs per day of lost productivity, so work on body and mind to increase productivity.
Health problems lead to considerable productivity loss at work among workers with high physical load jobs. Meerding WJ, Ijzelenberg W, Koopmanschap MA, Severns JL, Burdorf A. J Clin Epidemiol. 2005 May; 58(5):517-23.
4. Stress absenteeism and low morale, so increase morale and team climate leading to less absenteeism.
Fatigue and job stress as predictors for sickness absence during common infections. Mohren DC, Swaen GM, Kant I, van Schayck CP, Galama JM. Int J Behav Med. 2005; 12(1): 11-20.
5. Indirect costs of workplace injuries cost more than direct costs, so decrease absenteeism and time lost from work.
Better Health & Safety. Comcare Pub 33 (Jan 04).
6. Unmanaged workplace stressors relate to high staff turnover, an increase in unplanned absense, workplace conflict, reduced work performance, customer complaints, staff replacement costs and costly workers’ compensation claims, so foster happy, healthy workers.
Preventing and Managing Psychological Injuries in the Workplace. Comcare Pub 8 (Jan 04): p.3.
7. Lack of supportive leadership and poor team climate are key risks of psychological injury, so deliver effective tools for clear communication and self confidence
Working to prevent psych well: Strategies ological injury at work. Comcare Pub 57 (June 05): p.1.
8. Comcare suggests companies develop action plans to improve health and productivity, so work with businesses on developing health program to suit your needs
Quality of working life strategy; Developing an action plan to improve health and productivity. Comcare OHS 24 (1993).
9. Companies are forced to address the risks of an aged workforce, so cater to all ages.
Productive and Safe Workplaces for an Ageing Workforce. Comcare (2003): p. iii.
THE ANAHATA APPROACH TO ONSITE YOGA
Anahata is a school registered with Yoga Alliance that was founded by Ana Costa in 2002. Our instructors are trained by Ana and are highly qualified to teach all fitness and experience levels from beginners through advanced. We will send an instructor to your location 1, 2 or 3 times a week. Classes are one hour in length and generally take place in the mornings, during lunch hours and after work hours in a quiet conference room, multi- purpose room or outdoor area. After each class students will leave with a greater sense of calmness, inner awareness and clarity. They will feel invigorated, energized and balanced.
Introductory class is free!
RATES
1 Class/Week = $100/class
2 Classes/Week = $95/class
3 Classes/Week = $85/class
Individual pay, 6 month and annual packages are available.
Contact us today for more information and to set-up a free introductory class!
Anahata Yoga School
960 Second Street, suite 202 Encinitas CA 92024
760.672.4660
anacostayoga@gmail.com
