Drowning under a pile of emails, answering endless calls, and an aching back — sounds familiar? Stress remains an unwelcome companion for most workers regardless of their respective industries. Unfortunately, stress's impact on the body can be rather long-lasting.
#1 Finding Balance: Understanding the Stress’s situation in Singapore and in the rest of the world
a) Stress
Have you heard of Singapore’s stress epidemic? Research has shown that 49% of workers in Singapore were more stressed at work in 2022 than 2021. Employers have also sensed lower work productivity and higher turnover rates in recent years.
b) Ergonomic Concerns
In terms of physical wellness, ergonomic problems are all too common among corporate workers in the country. Bad posture, long hours of sitting, and lack of exercise all contribute to Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD). Body parts with the highest report of pain were:
#3 Boost Your Workplace Wellness: The Benefits of Yoga for Office Workers
Yoga offers a holistic approach to workplace well-being, addressing both physical and emotional health. By dedicating just a small portion of your week to simple yoga stretches, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices, you can profoundly impact your hectic lifestyle. In this article, we delve into the key benefits of yoga for office workers a) What are the Benefits of Yoga?
Lower Stress Yoga promotes physical and mental relaxation and releases feel-good hormones such as endorphins. Research has shown that workplace yoga interventions effectively relieve the stress levels of employees (Della Valle et al., 2020).
Improves energy and vitality Often, a lack of enthusiasm results from physical exhaustion and mental stagnation. Yoga rejuvenates the body and mind through enhanced blood circulation and channeling of prana (life) energy.
Better Decision Making Research has found that the prefrontal cortex of the brain appeared larger in those who regularly practice yoga (Gothe et al., 2019). This part of the brain is crucial for decision-making and weighing out choices.
Improve Posture Ergonomic concerns are often a result of bad posture and a sedentary lifestyle. Yoga poses that involve sitting and standing improve core strength and stretch out tensed muscles. Through regular practice of yoga, the habit of slouching can be gradually eradicated.
Team Building By nature, yoga classes are interactive and performed in groups. Having regular yoga sessions together enables corporate workers to connect on a more personal level and create lasting memories. In this way, yoga boosts morale and commitment within the team.
Lower Absenteeism Employees often seek holidays or days off as a result of burnout. Yoga helps employees achieve mental equilibrium and maintain calmness, thus improving workplace productivity and lowering chances of absenteeism due to stress.
Conclusion
Due to a busy schedule, corporate workers may find it hard to exercise regularly. But basic yoga poses are for all — even a beginner is sure to find great relief through simple stretches and breathing exercises.
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