What is Yoga?
The traditional definition of Yoga according to Patanjali’s Yogasutra is to ‘cease all the fluctuations of the mind’. It helps integrate the body mind and breath thus enabling us to be in harmony in all aspects with ourselves and with others. In short, it is an ancient and time tested art and science of healthy living.
Yoga Today
Most current yoga styles and practices concentrate on just Asana (postures) and Pranayama (breathing techniques). Asanas and Pranayama Breath techniques are a great way to start the yoga practice and can fit in with the regular fitness schedule. Regardless of the style of practice, one chooses, it is important to dedicate time to this whether it is twice a week or thrice a week. The effects of yoga are seen through repetitive practice and its benefits are many and at all levels.
The practice of yoga is such that if you are regular, you can only see the positive impact increase as you journey with your practice. Whether it’s your thought patterns, emotional balance, physical fitness, social interactions it has far-reaching effects in all areas of your life starting from YOURSELF.
We at a1000yoga Academy are committed to delivering this slice of personal and social wellness with a team of certified teachers from our Academy who are well taught to teach yoga keeping the current lifestyle and conditions in mind.
Why Yoga For Corporates :
More and more companies are realizing that yoga is helping cut operating costs as yoga helps in reducing sick leaves and increases productivity. Yoga is an organic way to health which can be used to achieve better motivated and healthy workforce. It’s a low cost and innovative way to reduce stress at the workplace and promote well-being. A company’s performance depends on its key assets which are their employees. All the top organizations realize the benefits of a stress-free workforce.
A good yogic regime gives pain-free body, a stress-free mind, clear thinking and a positive outlook. It is easier for the employees to practice at the office, as it is increasingly difficult for them to take out time out of office.
- Stress at jobs costs billions of dollars at multinational organizations through absenteeism, diminished productivity, employee turnover, direct medical, legal and insurance fees. (The American Institute of stress)
- Stress is the direct cause of most doctor visits
- Recent studies indicate that companies save 3$-6$ on investing 1$ in well-designed yoga programs.
- Companies spend 14000$ per employee per year on medically related productivity losses. (CorSolutions inc.)