Corporate Yoga
YOGA AND MEDITATION FOR ENHANCED WELL-BEING AND PRODUCTIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE
In today’s fast-paced world, organisations need innovative ways to support their teams, foster a positive working environment, and enhance overall performance and productivity.
Introducing yoga and meditation into your organisational wellness programme can be a transformative step towards reducing stress and anxiety, and improving focus, energy levels and team morale.
Why choose Meridian Life to Deliver your Well-being Sessions
Workplace yoga demands an understanding of people, an ability to connect, and the capacity to foster an environment conducive to growth and well-being. Gail is an experienced yoga teacher, qualified coach and meditation teacher, who has designed and delivered numerous well-being programmes in the community, corporate environments, and for retreats and workshops.
Having worked for many years in a stressful, results-driven, corporate environment, Gail has a good insight into the pressures specific to workplace environments and can engage effectively with participants, with empathy and understanding.
Meridian Life can tailor sessions to the physical space available at your workplace, be it a conference room, dining room or a virtual setting, and adjust teaching methods to suit the group dynamics.
The Benefits of Yoga and Meditation in the Workplace – A Holistic Approach
- Reduced Stress and Anxiety – Workplace stress affects performance and mental health in many organisations. Regular yoga and meditation practice has been scientifically proven to lower cortisol levels, reducing stress and anxiety.
- Increased Focus and Productivity – These mindful practices enhance concentration and mental clarity. Participants often report an improved ability to focus on tasks, leading to higher productivity and creativity benefitting your organisation.
- Improved Physical Health – Regular sessions improved posture, strength, balance, flexibility, and overall physical well-being. This is particularly beneficial in office settings where prolonged sitting can lead to muscle tension and more chronic health issues.
- Enhance Emotional Intelligence – Yoga and meditation develop greater self-awareness and empathy, fostering healthy team relationships and effective communication.
- Improved Job Satisfaction – Implementing a wellness programme that includes yoga and meditation demonstrates a commitment to your staff, significantly boosting morale, job satisfaction and retention.
How Your Corporate Well-being Sessions Can Work
Our sessions are designed to be flexible and easily integrated into your organisation’s routine we offer tailored programmes to include postures, flows, stretching and breathing along with meditation and relaxation.
Sessions can be 30 – 60 minutes long and cater to all experience levels, ensuring inclusivity. Whether a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, there’s something for everyone.
Companies that have introduced yoga and meditation sessions say that the well-being of staff has improved with better productivity, fewer absences, and greater job satisfaction.
I work/ed with the following companies on their wellbeing sessions/programmes:
Weekly mindful yoga sessions at a local secondary school for the teachers.
Semptar Accountancy hold monthly one hour yoga sessions in their office for employees to attend.
Local Community Hub hold weekly chair yoga sessions for their attendees, who are mainly in their 70s and 80s.
At Harper Adams University I have been delivering up to four yoga sessions a week for the students and employees for the last three years.
I designed a bespoke presentation for Wincanton Logistics for their HR Advisors and Directors on meditation and mindfulness, exploring different techniques and discussing the benefits of establishing a regular practice.
Saputo held a wellbeing day for their employees of which I delivered bite size yoga and meditation classes throughout the day for people to try out.
