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YOGA POSES
How
can yoga help?
All stress, both physical and mental, is stored somewhere
in the body. True stress reduction is a matter of becoming aware
of it, and discovering how to release that tension on all levels.
Yoga
offers simple, safe and practical techniques that quickly
relieve
tension and stress. Plus, it’s easy to do, portable
and cost effective. In our yoga programs the participants will
experience and learn practices that can have immediate and long-term
effects, and can be integrated into their daily routine – at
home, at work, or on the road.
CLASS
SAMPLE:
COMMON WORK-RELATED PROBLEMS
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Problem
- Back Pain:
An estimated $80 billion a year
is spent treating back pain. 8 of 10 people will
have problems with back pain at some point in
their lives.
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Solution
- Twist:
Frees up muscles in the back and just below the shoulders, promotes digestion,
and massages internal organs.
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Problem
- Carpal
Tunnel/Repetitive Stress injuries (RSI):
RSI
causes as many as 1.8 million injuries per
year across the United States, costing industries
over $20 billion in annual revenue.
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Solution
- Downward Facing Dog:
Strengthens
wrists, stretches back of legs that tighten from sitting,
and eases low back pain.
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Problem
- Obesity:
Approximately
58 million Americans, (about one-third) are considered
obese. Obesity can lead to chronic diseases such
as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure
and stroke. It contributes to 300,000 deaths
yearly.
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Solution
- Warrior Pose:
Strengthens muscles in arms and legs, tones abdominal organs, and balances
body weight.
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Problem
- Poor Concentration:
Long hours in front of the computer
derails concentration, which has a direct impact
on productivity.
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Solution
- Tree Pose:
Promotes balance and proper breathing and fosters concentration and mental
quietude. |
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Problem
- Headaches:
Most headaches arise from muscle
tension in the back of the neck that is caused
by the forward head position, with rounded
shoulders and curved upper back.
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Solution
- Bridge Pose:
Reverses hunched position of the chest, opens lungs, and brings flexibility
to the spinal muscles.
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Problem
- Poor Posture:
Improper sitting and standing
posture leads to stiff necks, shoulders hunched
forward or pulled tightly back, restricted breathing,
and tightness in the thighs, legs, and ankles.
Backaches, headaches, and other painful symptoms
are often the unfortunate result.
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Solution
- Mountain Pose:
Fosters awareness of correct postural alignment. Tones and activates torso,
back, abdomen and pelvis and stretches shoulders, arms, and wrists.
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Problem
- Low Energy Level:
Continuous sitting with few breaks
and limited physical activity promotes lethargy,
which can effect morale and overall work attitude.
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Solution
- Spread Feet Pose:
Mitigates the strain of continual sitting by opening and stretching hamstrings.
Also brings blood to the brain for clearer thinking.
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Yoga
works! Contact
us today
to find out more.
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