0Life is fast-paced, and we all are in the rat race. Working for prolonged hours and behind schedules causes a lot of stress which builds up over some time like a pressure cooker.
Do you want to scream like a cooker or release the pressure daily or weekly to avoid a downpour? I am a firm believer of daily yoga for all corporates so that their employees are healthy physically and mentally as well as more productive. There have been numerous research papers showing the impact of healthy employees to their productive work. For, e.g. reduction in the number of sick leaves and higher employee motivation are some of the benefits of healthy employees.
Having held various sessions for corporates in Pune and Mumbai, here are my five daily meditation and stressing exercises to be done in an office.
Meditation :
Fast breathing technique ( Inhale fast and exhale fast )
Holding breathing technique ( Inhale and exhale slowly )
Kapalbhati
Alternate nostril breathing listening to the light sound in a closed room
Yoga stretching asanas :
Neck slow rotation
shoulder rotation
Wrist and Finger Stretches
Desk Upward Dog Pose
Seated Crescent Moon Pose
These will help to release the pressure buildup and reduce exhaustion amongst the employee's post lunch. It is advised that employees do these asanas 2-3 hours post meal. Ideally, the best time is pre-breakfast, but employees are encouraged to take time and do them.
