Benefits of work place yoga:

• Higher performing staff – a yoga practice involving mental focus, meditation and breathe-work is proven to improve cognitive performance, increasing levels of concentration, memory and learning resulting in better executive decision making and creativity.

• Motivated and energised staff- lunch time yoga sessions can boost energy levels for the afternoon and also encourage better sleep meaning employees are fresh in the mornings too!

• Fewer work days lost – as previously mentioned stress accounts for the majority of sick days in the UK. Yoga and meditation are scientifically proven to reduce stress levels.

• Happier staff – yoga and meditation improve mood and make people feel more positive by releasing serotonin, dopamine and endorphins.

• Team cohesion and morale – the shared experience of a yoga class helps teams to from beneficial bonds. There is the additional benefit that colleagues working remotely can join online helping to support their mental wellbeing.