What Is Yoga?
Yoga practice is used around the world to improve health, reduce stress, slow the ageing process and, particularly in Western countries, to beautify the body. While these benefits are a by-product of regular yoga practice, the essence of yoga is to pursue another very important goal.
The practice of yoga in Eastern civilisations dates back many thousands of years. The tradition of yoga is to discover and experience a higher order of mindfulness (consciousness), one that allows human beings to transcend the rollercoaster of life and its sufferings, attaining a profound level of personal wisdom.
Modern science tells us that human beings utilise a very small percentage of their brain capacity - a large percentage lies dormant. The scientific and medical community know very little about this 'sleeping' area. Some neurologists however, now suggest it has something to do with man's capacity to access a higher level of awareness, intuition and intelligence.
Through dedicated yoga practice, one's physical, mental and emotional potential begins to increase, and unfold.
* Physically, the body's systems and organs become healthy, and more efficient.
* Mentally, the brain becomes more alert, clear and quick to respond.
* Emotionally, one becomes more stable, balanced, satisfied with self, and life.
Workplace Yoga uses many yogic tools and practices to expand human potential:
* Asanas - physical postures to revitalise the body and maintain health
* Pranayamas - breathing techniques to calm the nerves, clarify the mind and fuel the body.
* Visualisation - creating positive, achievable goals, and a can-do mindset.
* Mudras - Subtle physical movements that calm the mind, alter attitude and increase concentration.
* Progressive Yoga Relaxation - to quickly re-energise the body, focus the mind and overcome emotional barriers.
* Bandhas - physical techniques that unblock the body's energy centres, redirecting energy flow for more useful intent.
... and many others.
At Workplace Yoga, we are devoted to the development of human potential. We teach positive and powerful yogic tools that empower people - your employees - to operate at optimum levels.