Forbes shares that “strong social connections make people happier and physically healthier, which can translate into work performance”.
Class sizes are generally smaller than public classes and teachers will see the same students time and again. Make a connection- when your students arrive, introduce yourself and get to know everyone by first name.If you’re in a conference room this should be easy to do - turn the lights down to help set a calm, cool tone. When teaching Office Yoga®, simply turn the lights down or off. This article on “How Lighting Affects the Productivity of Your Workers” reminds us that “light has an enormous effect on our physical and mental well-being.” Variations on lighting can have an enormous impact on mood. Dim the lights- often times the lighting in the office can be harsh on the eyes, especially if employees are lying in supine position during class.Make the practice even more accessible by setting up their space in advance. Remember, your students are busy employees who may join class late due to wrapping another meeting or call. When teaching a flow class, roll out the mats and set up the props for your students. A recent article from the Journal of the Association of Consumer Research has proven “ that the mere presence of one’s own smartphone may occupy limited-capacity cognitive resources, thereby leaving fewer resources available for other tasks and undercutting cognitive performance. If you’re teaching around the conference table, make sure cell phones are out of sight. Wipe down the white boards (ask for permission to make sure it’s not important information). Clear the space- move furniture (chairs, ping pong tables, couches, coffee mugs) out of the way.These are a few basic things I have our Office Yoga® Teacher Training ™ graduates consider before teaching a class:
As the owner of Office Yoga® ™, and one of the leading experts in this industry, I acknowledge that there’s a responsibility to set a high bar for the quality of yoga while simultaneously creating a conducive learning environment for employees. Since then, the industry has rapidly grown - both companies and yoga instructors alike want to bring the practice to more corporate workplaces. There were no standards in place for teacher qualification which resulted in an “anything goes” mentality. In 2011, when I first started teaching yoga in an office setting, the practice was referred to as “corporate yoga”. Whether you are in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin , or Adelaide, we have highly skilled yoga teachers available to visit to your workplace.Teaching yoga in the workplace deserves a lot of thought and attention.
IN OFFICE YOGA TEACHER PROFESSIONAL
Being represented by a professional body raises the bar and the continuation of the high values and ethics of yoga in Australia. You can read our blog which outlines the many benefits of workplace yoga here.Īll our yoga teachers are members of Yoga Australia, which provides yoga teacher training and intensive retreats. Finish off with relaxation and or meditation.Yoga postures, movements, and stretches.An introduction, along with some breathing exercises to assist relaxation.It’s this valuable insight that makes our yoga practitioners sort after when introducing yoga to your workplace or event. They each bring a wealth of understanding as to how working environments can impact the body and mind. All have at least two years’ experience in the corporate health and wellbeing industry, with many having extensive training on an international level. Yoga teachers are also proficient in Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga practices. Our corporate yoga instructors are fully qualified professional teachers in Hathayoga, the path of yoga, which focuses on the wellbeing of both the physical and mental body through asana (postures), pranayama (breath practices), and meditation. Each lesson ranges from 30 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on your requirements. Our corporate yoga classes are designed specifically for the corporate sector and specialised events, tailored to all abilities, from beginners to the more advanced participants.
Yoga is the practice of physical postures to increase strength & flexibility, while boosting the flow of oxygen throughout the body to both energise and relax, with the practice of breathwork, mindfulness & meditation this effectively reduces stress, clears and calms the mind. Corporate yoga, literally meaning ‘union’ is an ancient practice that aims to restore the balance between the body & mind, bringing about greater physical, mental and emotional wellness.
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