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ANAHATA
ONSITE YOGA
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.
The
following companies offer onsite yoga for their employees:
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Intel AstraZeneca Bristol-Myers
Squibb Best
Buy Kaiser
Permanente |
Guidant AT&T HBO Pepsico NY
Police Dept |
IBM Microsoft Nike Forbes Apple |
* 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
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.
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.
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
760.672.4660
ÒAnahata yoga offers such a well-balanced, safe and thorough yoga
workout that I only wish I had discovered it sooner. The teachers provide very detailed and thorough instructions
allowing students who are new to yoga to experience the benefits of traditional
yoga in a decidedly non-intimidating class. Students who are familiar with yoga can bring their practice
to new and deeper levels with Anahata's emphasis on correct alignment and proper
breath work. This style is a "yoga flow" that begins by safely
warming up the body and quieting the mind, moving into more challenging
postures that improve circulation, increase strength and balance and promote
mental clarity. I am continually amazed by the fact that, after even one
Anahata yoga session, my mind and body feel refreshed and energized and I am
able to bring renewed focus and ease to the rest of my day.Ó
B.
Moorish
Cardiff,
CA
ÒI
am so happy I found Anahata yoga.
I spend a lot of time sitting in meetings, traveling and at my desk. Over the years I began to
develop chronic lower back pain.
As a recommendation from a friend, I spent a few hours a week
to
learn the simple postures from Anahata Yoga instructors and have not had any
issues with back pain for over 5 years. In addition,
I have found myself feeling more calm and less stressed when faced with
difficult situations.Ó
David
L.
Microsoft
Global Business
Intelligence Team
Redmond,
WA
ÒI'm
a computer programmer and my chiropractor suggested yoga. I sit at a computer all day and I had
chronic stiffness in my neck and shoulders. After taking Anahata Yoga, I feel
much more relaxed and balanced.
Not only do I feel better physically but I feel much less stressed and
my ability to focus has improved.
Now if I'm sitting for a long time or in a stressful situation I get up
and move around or take deep breaths.
My Anahata Yoga instructor is talented
and
professional and she showed me how to get the most out of each posture. It's
amazing what a difference yoga makes!
Dianne S.
Computer
Programmer
San
Diego, CA