Whether you are a school, a corporation, an organization or any other type of workplace, we are delighted to provide Yoga and Pilates for your employees or coworkers in whatever way is most convenient to you. All you need to do is choose the time, place and wellness program that is best suited to your employees.

 

There are a variety of ways that you can provide wellness programs for your employees through us. Our work place wellness programs include:

1. Yoga and Pilates at your location
2. Yoga and Pilates for your employees at our fully equipped, beautiful new studio (scheduled at the time that is convenient for you)
3. Discounted passes are available for companies/organizations that are buying classes in bulk. Please e-mail us for more information.

For group classes both in and outside the studio we provide:

• a complimentary first class
• fully certified, insured highly trained Yoga and Pilates professionals that are the absolute BEST in their field
• Yoga mats and Pilates props as needed
• a program and instructor tailored to your workplace needs
• complimentary trial pass to classes at our studio

For classes booked at your workplace all you need to provide is a warm, open space that is suitable for Yoga and/or Pilates classes. This can be a:

• cafeteria
• boardroom
• gymnasium
• conference room
• large office
• lunch room
• rooftop deck (during the summer)

Employees wishing to take part in classes will need a water bottle and comfortable clothing.

 

Why practice Yoga and Pilates?

• Statistics Canada calculates the annual cost of work time lost to stress as CDN$12 billion in lost productivity, health claims and absenteeism.
• A Heath Canada study reports:
  • one third of Canadian employees report high levels of depressed mood
  • half of Canadian employees experience high levels of perceived stress
  • one quarter of Canadian employees feel "burned out" from their jobs
• A study sponsored by the Homewood Health Centre suggests that 25% of white-collar workers and 40% of blue-collar workers in Canada have had a stress-related absence in the past year.
• For every $1 invested workplace wellness, an organization can expect $3 in cost savings.

How can Yoga and Pilates help your employees and coworkers?

Back pain 8 of 10 people have problems with back pain at some point in their lives.

Solution: Yoga and Pilates strengthens the core muscles that support the spine, frees up muscles in the back and just below the shoulders, promoting digestion and massaging internal organs.

 

Repetitive strain injuries

Repetitive strain injuries cause as many as 1.8 million injuries per year, costing industries over $20 billion in annual revenue.

Solution: Yoga and Pilates strengthens the wrists, stretches the back of the legs that grow tight from sitting and increases circulation to extremities such as the hands.

 

Obesity

Obesity affects approximately 1/3 of the population. Obesity can lead to chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke.

Solution: Yoga and Pilates strengthens muscles in the arms and legs, tones abdominal organs and reduces body weight. Poor concentration Long hours in front of the computer can cause poor concentration which has a direct impact on productivity. Solution: Balancing poses improve the health of the nervous system, foster concentration and create a sense of mental and emotional well-being.

 

Headaches

Long working hours without breaks can cause headaches which arise from muscle tension at the back of the neck which is often caused by a forward head position when employees sit with rounded shoulders and a curved upper back.

Solution: Yoga poses open the chest and lungs, restoring flexibility to the spinal muscles and facilitate deeper and healthier breathing patterns.

 

Poor posture

Sitting for long periods of time can lead to poor posture, restricted breathing and tightness in the thighs, legs and ankles. Back aches, headaches and other painful symptoms are an unfortunate result.

Solution: Yoga and Pilates foster awareness of postural alignment, good body mechanics and healthy movement patterns. They tone and activate deep muscles in the abdomen, pelvis, back and torso, stretching tight muscles in the shoulders, arms, wrists and legs.

 

Lethargy and depression

Continuous sitting can lead to low energy levels which promote lethargy and ultimately affect workplace morale and over all work attitude.

Solution: Yoga and Pilates postures and exercises open and stretched hamstrings, get blood and oxygen flowing through the body. Specific postures can be utilized to bring blood, oxygen and feel-good hormones like melatonin and serotonin to the brain for improved mood and clear thinking.

 

Note: it is very important to us that all of our teachers have completed a minimum of a 200 hour Teacher Training Course in their field. Most of our teachers are trained at the highly regarded teacher training program at Feel Good Yoga and Pilates. We do not employ "Fitness" trainers or those who have completed less than this or teachers with limited experience.

 

Rates

Rates for workplace Yoga and Pilates are as follows:

• $75 per class for 15 people or less
• For more than 15 people, the fee is $75 +5 dollars for each additional person

You will also receive complementary trial passes (one free class per person) for all your staff so your employees can take part in any of our classes at our beautiful and fully equipped studio. You can give these passes as a holiday gift or just as a way of letting your employees know you appreciate them.

 

Phone (250-474-6935) or email for more information about the
Workplace yoga & pilates services.