{"id":1000,"date":"2018-05-10T16:53:33","date_gmt":"2018-05-10T15:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebodymatters.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1000"},"modified":"2022-06-21T13:40:44","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T12:40:44","slug":"yoga-in-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebodymatters.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/05\/yoga-in-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga in the Workplace – You Won\u2019t Regret it!"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It all began with slumping\u2026<\/h3>\n

As he looked around the office, Jon, our Director, noticed poor posture and was deeply bothered by it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we took on staff, I noticed how people were slumping at their desks and it bothered me. Young backs need care too!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jon Law, Lollipop<\/a>, Leigh-on-Sea<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/a> such as poor digestion and circulation, as well as bad backs!<\/p>\n

Taking Action with a Posture Professional<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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

Implementing Yoga in the Workplace<\/h3>\n

Initially, Lollipop received support from Angela Squires of Southend Council\u2019s Responsibility Deal<\/a>. They provide six free yoga lessons to see if it works for your business. We jumped on this opportunity!<\/p>\n

But we needed somewhere to hold the classes!<\/p>\n

Which is when we learned that, in addition to regular evening classes in Pilates and Yoga, Louise from the Body Matters<\/a> 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!<\/p>\n

Most importantly, the Lollipop workforce loves it! Here\u2019s what Alex had to say about yoga at work<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 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!”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Alex, Lollipop, Leigh-on-Sea<\/i><\/p>\n

Start Yoga in Your Workplace Today!<\/h3>\n

As a qualified personal trainer, Louise understands the benefits of exercise at work and especially yoga:<\/p>\n