Why Yoga is good for your employees

One of the biggest and most predominant monsters in all our lives today is “stress”. Scientifically speaking, feeling stressed is a simple way your body mind and body communicate to tell each other that something is not right. But the kind of lifestyles, expectations, and aspirations that surround us today, tend to retain that feeling for longer than is good for us.

Of course it goes without saying, then, that this is bound to reflect in how productive we can be as individuals. For most professional organizations, this is a bad thing! Your employees are your strength, and this can be seen in the case study of almost any highly successful organization.

However, every dark cloud has its silver lining – and in this case, it comes in the form of stress-releasing activities that the people of your workspace can follow, to bring back the sunshine in their day. It is said that when an employee engages his mind and body for even just 30 minutes before or after work, it shows in greater levels of concentration and productivity. This, specifically in current times where most employees are still on work-from-home mode, allows them freedom of time, attire, setting, and company.

1. Relaxes the mind- yoga is one type of workout that does not make you feel tired. It relaxes your mind and aligns it with your soul keeping you calm and composed.


2. Increases concentration- if you have ever practiced yoga, your instructor must have asked you to close your eyes and focus. This allows you to detach from distractions, and really focus on on thing at that time, in that moment.


3. Better productivity- a relaxed mind automatically allows you to face challenges with added strength and vigour, leading to far more productive days on the work front.


4. Reduces fatigue and increases energy- practicing yoga de-clutters your thoughts and puts them in perspective in terms of what is to be prioritized. Yoga is a form of stress buster that saves upon more energy among employees.


5. Reduced stress levels- whether personal or professional, stress is harmful. One of the major benefits of practicing yoga would be stress reduction. You would not realize it in the beginning but you would see a definite result as time passes.


6. Improved posture- whether a person is working from an office or from home, slouching every time you stare at your screen hampers your posture. Yoga is helps with flexibility, releases the muscles, reduces back pain and stiffness in the joints.


7. Better immunity- having a strong immunity system is beneficial to everyone. It helps to combat diseases and results in speedy recovery, should you contract one.


8. Improved breathing- yoga forces us to consciously be aware of the breaths we take, connecting us with our insides on a whole new level. Additionally, it helps in increasing the lung capacity and thus retaining more oxygen in the body that stimulates energy to perform tasks.


9. Increased morale- with reduction in stress an employee feels motivated and productive. there is a direct connection of increased morale among the employees. It generates a sense of team spirit and a happy culture at work.


10. Increased creativity- yoga is said to have fluid movements. With a free space of mind an employee can concentrate better with increased creativity- to complete tasks with innovation.

There are enumerable organizations that have understood the importance of healthy employees. Having a sedentary life of 6-8 hours of work makes employees less efficient. Encouraging online yoga sessions among employees would be an extension of adapting wellness in one’s organization.