When people find out that I'm a yoga teacher their first question is usually, "Oh, where do you teach?" and they are often surprised to find out that I don't teach at any yoga studios.
When I first began my yoga career I was teaching at studios, like many other teachers, and really enjoyed myself. It was great to be in union with other yoga lovers, a room full of headstands and deep yoga breaths, but I soon realized that the way I was best suited to uniquely share yoga with the world was to share it with those who might not otherwise be exposed to it, those who may have never considered going to a yoga practice before but probably really needed it, those who were stressed, who had sore backs and minds that just wouldn't quiet themselves...those in the corporate world!
Now I know, lots of people in Corporate America practice yoga and have seen first hand the many benefits of a regular practice, but many more have never practiced yoga for reasons ranging from being a little intimidated by their expectations, their lack of time outside of the office or the high price of yoga these days (let's face it, it's not cheap).
I used to be one of them; one of you! I sat at a desk all day, typing away, talking on the phone (often hugging it to my ear using my shoulder, tsk, tsk, tsk), eating lunch at my desk and being so drained when the day was over that all I wanted to do was go home, plop on the couch and occupy the little time I had left with the mindless chatter of the television. In reality, what I actually needed though was just the opposite - I needed to exercise my body and quiet my mind and I found just what I needed with yoga.
It was out of this need and my own experience with the benefits of yoga that this Corporate Yogi was born - I left Corporate America and began my journey as a yoga teacher making it my mission to bring yoga to the corporate world to help both employees and employers experience the joy and benefits of yoga in, and out, of the workplace.
Yoga in the office can help
employees:
- lower blood pressure
- reduce/manage stress
- increase confidence
- elevate the mood
- fight stress injuries from repetitive movements
Yoga in the office can help
employers:
- lower health care costs
- reduce sick days
- boost office morale
- show employees they are appreciated/values
Why not give it a try yourself? You've got nothing to lose!
Living Balance Yoga will send a professionally trained yoga instructor to your office to guide your first yoga practice for only $25.00 (regularly $75-$90). You only need to provide a space for the practice and encourage your employees to come with and an open mind.
Give us a call at and we will take care of the rest - 657-464-7746.
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