AN AUTHENTIC, ANCESTRAL APPROACH TO YOGA & MINDFULNESS
My Approach to Yoga
Evidence Based Benefits of Corporate Yoga Classes
Evidence Based Benefits of Corporate Yoga Classes
Yoga has been part of my life and my lineage since before I can remember. I am of North Indian heritage, where yoga is known to have originated. My grandmother and mother first introduced me to yoga as a child, and I grew up going to classes in a temple and community center. I am a highly trained alignment-based hatha yoga teacher with specializations in trauma-sensitive teaching (with a focus on mental wellness) and a particular interest in yin, gentle flow and restorative. My approach to yoga is heart-centered, alignment focused, and to promote safety in the body to explore new avenues of awareness. I have been practising yoga for over 17 years and teaching in a variety of settings since 2012.
Here is a brief breakdown of my yoga related professional experience:
Highlights of Qualifications
- 200 hour yoga alliance certified alignment based Hatha Yoga teacher training (Dan Clement Vancouver School of Healing Arts 2012)
- B.A. in Cultural Studies, Minor in Gender and Women's Studies (UBC, 2016)
- Trauma Sensitive Yoga teacher training (Yoga Outreach 2013)
- Prenatal and Postnatal/Mom & Baby yoga teacher training (MOGA and Lori Lucas, 2019)
- Conducted original research on yoga and embodied pedagogy at UBC and presented at the UBC Conference for Teaching and Learning (2015-2016)
http://embodiedpedagogies.wordpress.com
- Fully trained youth empowerment facilitator for 3 years, working in violence prevention and consent training through Safeteen: Powerful Alternatives to Violence (2017-2019)
- Retreat Facilitator for youth from Pearson College (co-organized and carried out a 5 day yoga retreat on Galiano Island on Culture, Community and Wellness) (2019)
- Yoga teacher for Bodwell High School's summer program
- Wellness Facilitator and Yoga teacher for Crofton House School's outdoor program at Camp Fircom
- CPD hours and attendee to Instill Teen Yoga Conference 2017 (Teen Yoga Foundation, London England, 2017)
- Workshop facilitator and retreat organizer for wellness, yoga, and mindfulness for students in the United World College movement (Canada and Norway 2017-2018), key member of Health and Wellness Task Force for the UWC Canadian National Committee (2018)
- Designated yoga teacher at the Element Music Festival, Princeton BC (2018)
- Yoga teacher and women’s circle facilitator in Bristol, United Kingdom at Temple Yoga (2017-2018)
- Women’s circle leader in various contexts internationally since 2016
- Corporate yoga teacher since 2012, serving a wide variety of industries
- Faculty / Special Instructor for Yoga Outreach's 200 hour yoga teacher training, Core II training, on the topic of decolonizing yoga
- Faculty at Vancouver School of Healing Arts for 240 Yoga Teacher Training and 300 hour Yoga Therapy training for cultural awareness, decolonizing and justice in yoga spaces
- Cultural Consultant for the First Nations Women's Yoga Initiative led by Yoga Outreach and Cedar & Gold
- Guest speaker for Yoga for Humankind on Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation for Yoga & Social Justice
Evidence Based Benefits of Corporate Yoga Classes
Evidence Based Benefits of Corporate Yoga Classes
Evidence Based Benefits of Corporate Yoga Classes
There have been multiple studies about the economic benefit of yoga for companies. Here is one link of a published study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221928051_Implications_of_Corporate_Yoga_A_Review
Here is a more general article about the benefits: https://www.business.com/articles/6-ways-yoga-can-improve-productivity-at-work/
My greatest joy and passion is to support you in taking your health and wellness goals to the next level and provide incredible lasting holistic value in the time that I share with your company.
The truth is that feeling good in our bodies and minds has positive repercussions for everyone - and naturally boosts your bottom line. Many of my clients have experienced great benefits personally, financially and socially in their health and their work.
Deep bows to some of my many wellness teachers over the years:
- Ava Stone
- Katie Brownhill
- Jot Prakash / Rhiannon
-Daniel Clement
-Nicole Marcia
- Ilya Parkins
- Dr Divi Chandna
- Lori Pinnell
- Samara Lewis
And of course bowing to the teacher within all of our own hearts.
MORE BENEFItS OF YOGA FOR WORKPLACES
Benefits of corporate yoga classes:
My valuable workplace services, including yoga and meditation classes, consulting and wellness workshops can help remedy and address the following issues:
- anxiety, stress, and insomnia
- burn out, feeling overworked and overwhelmed
- significant health issues arising for employees
- high turn over of staff, feeling unfocused
- lack of retention and poor recruitment
- lack of emotional awareness and social skills
- HR team building challenges, disputes, and misconduct
- interpersonal bullying, and communication challenges
- stagnancy, low morale, growth challenges
- lack of clear communication and rapport between executives, managers, and employees
- political or interpersonal 'drama' within teams and outdated leadership hierarchies
- lack of social emotional skills and self-regulation tools
PROVEN BENEFITS OF YOGA AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AT BUSINESSES
- "In a study done on the ROI of employee wellness programs, Harvard researchers conclude that, on average, for every dollar spent on employee wellness, medical costs fall $3.27 and absenteeism drops $2.73. This is a 6-to-1 return on investment.
- A report by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans determined that most North American employers saved $1 to $3 in their overall health care costs for every dollar spent on an employee wellness program. These savings come from direct costs, like workers’ compensation claims, and indirect costs, like improved retention and increased productivity.
- According to the Rand Wellness Programs Study, the disease management component to the studied wellness program was responsible for 86 percent of the hard health care cost savings, generating $136 in savings per member, per month, and a 30 percent reduction in hospital admissions.
- A Harvard Business Review article confirmed how ROI can be attained through employee wellness programs, specifically looking at high health risk employees. Of those classified as high risk (with body fat, blood pressure, anxiety level and other measures) when the study started:
- 57 percent were converted to low-risk status by the end of the six-month program
- Medical claim costs declined by $1,421 per participant, compared to the previous year
- Every dollar invested in the employee wellness program yielded $6 in health care savings."
Source: https://www.bravowell.com/resources/do-wellness-programs-save-companies-money
Holistic Qualitative Benefits of Workplace Yoga and Meditation
- teaches individual stress management
- improves the immune system and overall health, resulting in decreased absenteeism and sickness levels
- increases productivity, motivation, and work performance
- improves decision making and creativity
- increases energy, mental alertness, and clarity
- improves stamina
- improves morale, job satisfaction, and positive thinking patterns
- improves memory, focus and concentration
- reduces muscle tension and pain due to sedentary working positions
- improves flexibility and physical strength
- improves breathing
- decreases headaches
- improves confidence
Source: https://www.gaia.com/article/benefits-yoga-work