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Yoga in the Workplace – You Won’t Regret it!

It’s easy to get stuck behind your desk at work, but the Lollipop team were not willing to use that as an excuse for poor posture.

It all began with slumping…

As he looked around the office, Jon, our Director, noticed poor posture and was deeply bothered by it.

“When we took on staff, I noticed how people were slumping at their desks and it bothered me. Young backs need care too!”

Jon Law, Lollipop, Leigh-on-Sea

Sitting in the same position all day can cause people to round their shoulders and sink into their chairs. This is linked to health problems such as poor digestion and circulation, as well as bad backs!

Taking Action with a Posture Professional

As a first step, we consulted a Workplace Posture Professional who provided us with tips to improve the way we sat at our desks and how our equipment was positioned.

Over the following weeks, the team noticed an incredible reduction in their complaints of back pain and stiff shoulders. Encouraged, we wanted to continue improving our posture. So we turned to yoga!

Implementing Yoga in the Workplace

Initially, Lollipop received support from Angela Squires of Southend Council’s Responsibility Deal. They provide six free yoga lessons to see if it works for your business. We jumped on this opportunity!

But we needed somewhere to hold the classes!

Which is when we learned that, in addition to regular evening classes in Pilates and Yoga, Louise from the Body Matters was encouraging local businesses to hire out their studio during the day. With a spacious, convenient room available, Lollipop were able to integrate yoga into the workplace!

Most importantly, the Lollipop workforce loves it! Here’s what Alex had to say about yoga at work

“The Lollipop employees are extremely lucky to get free yoga classes provided by the company – not every boss is so concerned about the health and wellbeing of their staff! Having a 1-hour yoga session each week in the room provided by The Body Matters gives me the chance to clear my mind and stretch my muscles. Yoga gives us a much-needed break from our desks and computer screens!”

Alex, Lollipop, Leigh-on-Sea

Start Yoga in Your Workplace Today!

As a qualified personal trainer, Louise understands the benefits of exercise at work and especially yoga:

  • Improved posture
  • Reduced aches and pains
  • Effective team building
  • Enhanced company atmosphere

If you’re interested in yoga for your workplace and you work in the Leigh-on-Sea area, contact The Body Matters today.

At Lollipop, we couldn’t imagine a week without yoga now! After all, companies that stretch together grow together!

“I think yoga is an investment that pays the company back. Over time, this will ensure there are fewer days lost to bad backs, bad necks or other aches and pains.

Having The Body Matters just down the hall from us means we can have weekly Yoga classes for our staff (and bosses!) It’s extremely convenient and keeps everyone sprightly!”

Jon Law, Lollipop Local, Leigh-on-Sea

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