Whether you are a part of the\ncorporate world or run your own business, you must be aware that a workplace\nneeds to stay motivated to deliver the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the present day world, amidst\nall the tight deadlines, meetings, client calls, etc. it is even harder for the\nemployees to stay focused and upbeat. The constant stress and pressure reduce\nproductivity which in turn affects the company\u2019s profit. So, what\u2019s the best\nway to deal with the situation you may ask? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The answer is yoga. Yes, you\nheard that right, yoga. The thousands of years old ancient practice is not only\na great booster of health but also adept at pacifying the mind and making us\ncalmer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is also the reason why the majority\nof big corporations like Nike, Apple, Google, Forbes, GM and more are including\nyoga as part of their corporate wellness programs. A few minutes of yoga every day\nhelps to bring out the best in them and the entire workplace stays active and\ninspired. What more can you ask an employer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To understand how yoga improves\nmorale in the workplace, let\u2019s take a look at the following points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yoga Makes You Healthy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from the pains and aches\nwhich frequently pop-up because of long hours of sitting, you may have\nexperienced bloating, heart-burn, fatigue, etc. at some point of time or the\nother while working in your office, right? Well, these are all the symptoms of\nan inactive lifestyle. But yoga is the best remedy for all your health-related\nissues. Only twenty minutes of practice a day is all that you require to keep\nyour health in optimal condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The asanas along with the breathing techniques and meditation lead to a complete workout which stretches the muscles, increases oxygen intake and blood circulation and keeps the mind relaxed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yoga Keeps Stress at Bay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As already discussed, stress is\none of the major factors affecting the mental health and productivity of\nworkers around the globe. Billions of dollars are lost by businesses owing to\nabsenteeism, reduced productivity, medical fees and employee turnover- all\nresulting from stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yoga has the power to bring the\nmind to rest and make it relaxed. Pranayama techniques like alternate nostril\nbreathing, triangle breathing and humming bee breath help you let go of the\nstress, bring back awareness and feel rejuvenated once again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yoga Enhances Creativity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of your days end with your\nmind being occupied by the tasks and challenges faced throughout the day. This\nnot only causes sleep disturbance but also makes you groggy and muddled when\nyou get up in the morning. And you carry those same feelings to your office\nwhich in turn ruins your creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you indulge in at least 15-20 minutes of yoga practice every morning then it de-clutters your mind and makes you feel alive and fresh once again. With the stressful thoughts melting away, you find back your creativity ready to face the day with determination and focus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yoga Makes You More Positive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Though many people think of yoga\nas just a practice, it is much more than that. It is actually a way of living\nwhich if followed with dedication, can bring profound changes in you both\nphysically and mentally. You learn to accept life as it is and find happiness\nin the smallest of things around you. In other words, you become an epitome of\npositivity to people near you. That not only improves your own productivity at\nwork but in turn, makes others around you follow in the same footsteps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yoga Boosts Focus and Concentration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Focus and concentration are the\nforemost factors to increase productivity in the workplace. A workplace creates\na lot of mental clutter owing to tight deadlines, back to back meetings, etc.\nThe mental cacophony serves as a barrier to concentration and in turn, affects\nthe overall performance of an individual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yoga can be practiced to calm the\nmind and keep it focused at all times. Early morning yoga along with pranayama\nand meditation helps to de-clutter the mind and bring back the attention to the\ntask in hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yoga Increases Immunity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Daily practice of yoga acts like antibiotics for the body. The extensive stretching, deep breaths and meditation practices bolster the immunity power of the body. However, it is important to lead a yogic lifestyle to enjoy the all-round benefits of yoga. It is important to get up early in the morning, indulge in Abhyasa, practice yoga for at least 30-40 minutes, eat only three meals a day (preferably vegetarian) and practice compassion and love, most importantly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yoga is more of a way of life and\nmuch above the perception of simply being a holistic practice. So, in order\ntruly realize how yoga can significantly improve life, it is necessary to\nmaintain a daily practice and follow a yogic lifestyle. Regular practice will\nnot only make you a productive and enthusiastic employee at your workplace but,\ncontribute towards your overall growth as a person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Om Shanti<\/p>\n\n\n\n Namaste!!! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether you are a part of the corporate world or run your own business, you must be aware that a workplace needs to stay motivated to deliver the best results. 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