Stretch Your Body Stretch Your Mind – The Benefits of Corporate Yoga

Many surveys indicate that Americans identify stress as their number one health concern. The Journal of American Medical Association, reports researchers find that stress can lessen a person’s immune response and make them more susceptible to infectious disease.  A study done at the University of California at San Francisco confirmed that stress really does age you.

Companies are always looking for better ways to promote the well-being of their employees.  What better way than offering yoga at the office?

Corporate Yoga Can:
•    Increase ability to manage stress
•    Decrease anxiety and tension
•    Lower heart rate
•    Decrease sick time and absences
•    Increase productivity and communication
•    Decrease muscle tension and pain
•    Increase efficiency

Consider bringing a yoga instructor in to the office at least once a week.  Monitor your and your employee’s improvement over time.  Are you experiencing any of the listed benefits?  What are some other ways your company promotes health and well-being?