2. Dear friends,
Yoga has made an incredible difference in my life and I’m excited to share that with you. When I first began practicing yoga I was
working at an environmental consulting firm, it was a stressful job and I was wound up and always tense. My low back, neck and
wrists always ached from the long days I spent sitting in front of the computer. Yoga helped me unwind,quiet my mind, and relieved
the aches and pains I got from sitting at a desk all day. On my lunch break I would go across the street and take yoga class and would
come back after feeling refreshed and renewed. My coworkers were curious about this change and soon I began teaching in my office
building. In addition to the benefits of calming, releasing, and working out, we found that it was a great way to get to know one another
and have fun.
I’ve been practicing yoga for almost 10 years and have had the privilege of teaching for the last 5 years. My specialty is hatha yoga,
vinyasa and restorative yoga.
Namaste,
Brianna
Contact:
(360) 303-8968
briannawelke@gmail.com
briannawelkeyoga.com
3. ! Benefits of Yoga:
1 Stress reduction. A number of studies have shown that
yoga can help reduce stress and anxiety. It can also
enhance your mood and overall sense of well-being.
2 Improved fitness. Practicing yoga can lead to improved
balance, flexibility, range of motion and strength. And this
means you're less likely to injure yourself in other physical
endeavors or in your daily activities.
3 Management of chronic conditions. Yoga can help
reduce risk factors for chronic diseases, such as heart
disease and high blood pressure. Yoga might also help
alleviate chronic conditions, such as depression, pain,
anxiety and insomnia.
Why Should Employers Get Involved? There are numerous potential benefits to employers. A meta-analysis of corporate
health and wellness programs shows for every corporate dollar spent on wellness programs, an average of $3.37 was saved.
Studies also show the following positive results when health and wellness programs are made available to employees and
their families either on-site or with partnerships.
1 Reduces cost for chronic diseases
2 Reduces overall costs of healthcare coverage
3 Decreases absenteeism
4 Improves stress management
5 Reduces employee turnover
6 Improves worker satisfaction
7 Improves morale
8 Ensures greater productivity
9 Improves fitness and health
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/melissa-nordin/corporate-wellness-progra_b_2862830.html
4. “Having a wellness program like
corporate yoga is something that sets
you apart from your competitors. It can
reduce work-associated injuries such as
low back pain, and reduce work loss due
to stress and illness. The bottom line is
helping employees develop a healthy way
to combat stress in the workplace; let
them know how much they mean to the
company by providing them with the
break they need to be more productive at
work and in life.”
-Melissa Nordin, Huffinton Post
What does yoga in the workplace look like?
The Class- choose a type of yoga that fits your needs, the
class can be 45 minutes or 1 hour
• Yoga & Meditation: relaxing mediation, focus on the
breath and slow stretching
• Yoga Flow: vinyasa based practice designed for a higher
intensity class
What you will need:
• a quiet space with room to move (music can be provided)
• a yoga mat (mats can be provided with prior request)
Schedule:
For optimal effect yoga is recommended 1-3 times a week
Yoga can be scheduled any time during the day
Payment:
The cost will vary based on each company’s needs, here
are some examples of what other companies have done:
• Company covers the entire cost of classes at a flat rate per class.
(Ask your health insurance provider about reductions)
• Company offers a 50/50 split with staff. I bill this per participant
and employees pre-register for each session
• Each individual pays their own way. This is also based on pre-
registration.
