The Benefits of Workplace Yoga

At the hospital where I lead weekly chair yoga sessions for healthcare providers, a staff member came in on her day off because she didn't want to miss my weekly class. That's the power of workplace yoga. More than half of workers in the United States sit for most of their workday. Lack of regular movement during the workday can lead to poor circulation, resulting in muscle stiffness, sore joints, and fatigue. In addition, this sedentary behavior may contribute to the onset of some chronic illnesses. Health-related troubles, on top of regular work stress, reduce employee productivity and morale.

Implementing Virtual Workplace Chair Yoga may help alleviate and even reduce some of these issues, creating a happier and healthier environment for your employees. By prioritizing breaks and inviting movement into the workday, employees may find relief from the symptoms of sedentary work.

Here are just a few benefits of a regular Virtual Workplace Chair Yoga practice:

Yoga Reduces Stress! Regularly practicing yoga helps employees learn techniques to manage stress, leading to a calmer and more focused work environment.

Yoga Enhances Productivity! Regular physical activity increases energy and reduces fatigue. Yoga helps to quiet the noise and clear the clutter from busy minds, leading to more focused and alert minds.

Yoga Improves Physical Health! Engaging in stretching and strengthening exercises helps alleviate neck tension, back pain, and repetitive strain injuries. Regular yoga practice improves posture and overall physical health.

Yoga Encourages Team Bonding! Practicing Virtual Chair Yoga brings employees together for a shared wellness experience. Engaging in Workplace Yoga enhances connections and may lead to increased job satisfaction.

AND, when you implement wellness activities during the workday, it shows your employees that they are valued and that you care about their well-being. So, what are you waiting for?!

Click here to get your program started today! Your Virtual Workplace Chair Yoga sessions will be tailored to meet the unique needs of your team, and you’ll also receive the added benefit of guided, focused breathwork with each session.

There are endless ways to move the body while seated at work; check out the short sequence below for a sneak peek! I’m excited to work with you to design a Virtual Workplace Chair Yoga program that will benefit your team and align with your corporate wellness program. Reach out today to reserve your spot for Virtual Workplace Chair Yoga!

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What does Virtual Workplace Chair Yoga look like?

There are a variety of stretching, strengthening, and opening exercises that can easily be practiced while seated in an office chair. Here's a sample of a Virtual Workplace Chair Yoga sequence…

Neck Circles:

·      bring your chin to your chest

·      roll your left ear to the left shoulder

·      come back through center

·      roll your right ear to the right shoulder

·      repeat 3-5x in each direction

Shoulder Rolls: 

·      bring your shoulders forward, up, and then down the back

·      repeat at 3-5x, then reverse

·      bring your shoulders back, up, and then forward

·      repeat 3-5x

Wrist and Hand Stretches

·      reach your arms out in front of your body with the palms facing away

·      point your right fingers to the ceiling, use the left fingers to gently pull them toward your body

·      point your right fingers to the floor, use the left fingers to gently pull them toward your body

·      repeat to stretch the left hand and forearm

·      keep your arms outstretched and roll your wrists several times in one direction, then reverse

Give Yourself a Hug

·      open your arms into a T on either side of your body

·      round the upper back to spread the shoulder blades wide

·      cross your arms in front of your body

·      bring your hands to opposite shoulders

·      tuck your chin to your chest

·      open the arms to a T once again

·      repeat, changing the cross of the arms so the opposite arm is on top