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THE BENEFITS OF OFFICE YOGA CLASSES

Less sick days lost
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Yoga revitalises the immune system and the major organs of the body, removing waste products such as alcohol up to three times more quickly. Improved immunity means less work days are lost through colds, fatigue and other non-specific illnesses.












Less back pain
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*119 million working days are lost due to back pain each year in the UK. The stronger, healthier backs that result from regular office yoga sessions will significantly reduce the number of days missed in your company. Count them.
* Harley Street Back Centre

Better problem solving skills
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Yoga harmonises the left and right sides of the brain so that logical and creative thought come together as one. Flashes of inspiration should become increasingly common.

Quicker response time
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By training you in the art of single pointedness, office yoga immediately improves mental concentration and focus.

The ability to Stay Cool
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Stress is like an enclosing wall all around us. Yogic deep breathing and yoga stretches create a genuine sense of inner and outer space. Tightening deadlines, interpersonal conflict and other stresses will lose their grip as you learn to breathe and stand your ground.

The Happiness Factor
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Yoga physiologically transforms apathy and depression by oxygenating the brain and increasing the level of endorphins in the blood. Yoga classes at work create a positive atmosphere

Energy and Vitality
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Yoga awakens hidden reserves of energy within your nervous, endocrine and cardio-vascular systems so that lethargy and fatigue are replaced by alertness and aliveness. Productivity therefore improves

Improved Self Esteem
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People work better when they feel good about themselves. By executing demanding physical yoga postures, your confidence will grow - even after your first class.

Stronger Team Bonds
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Taking yoga classes together is a way to build better communication and trust between members of a team and even have fun.