Why yoga and meditation at work?

It is widely known that all exercise helps to relieve tension and stress, improves physical and mental health, immune function, alertness and self confidence. 

To thrive and succeed in the business world, employees also need self-management skills. The techniques of yoga and meditation provide the tools for individual employees to become more skilled in:

• self-mastery
• self-care
• self-management
• self-responsibility
• and individual stress management

Workplace yoga and meditation not only benefit the employee, but have significant positive organizational consequences in terms of productivity, benefit cost control and employee satisfaction.

Yoga and meditation bring powerful benefits to employees which translate into powerful benefits to employers…

Benefits of yoga and meditation at work
Health and productivity	Control variable costs	Attraction and retention
Conscious awareness of the mind, body and breath, helps to improve concentration, improves self esteem, reduces stress and helps employees stay alert, aware and present on the job.	Yoga helps to stretch and strengthen key muscles to reduce stress and strain from desk-jobs. Healthier employees mean less job related injuries, health claims, absenteeism and long/short-term disability claims.	Healthy employees approach their work with more energy and enthusiasm.  Bringing yoga and meditation to the workplace demonstrates positive corporate values and is a great way to attract and retain top talent.
Business outcomes?	Business outcomes?	Business outcomes?
Healthier, more productive employees.	Reduced or controlled benefit costs.	Creating a desirable and positive place to work.

 By committing to your employees’ wellbeing, your company will create a healthier and more productive workforce, control variable costs and attract and retain top talent.

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