Taking a 15-minute “yoga” break
In this publishing, I will discuss a broader yoga practice. It is not important which style yoga you practice as important that you practice.
Stress is one of many concerns that shadow self-care in and is one of many underlying roots that seem to implicate the way we perform. “Stress is a prevalent mental health problem in the workplace, a having a high a high level of perceived stress is associated with poor work performances, higher health care cost, and poor quality of life. It has been estimated that two-thirds of general population has experienced stress within the past 2 weeks, with almost 50% rating it as moderates to high stress.” (Clark, 2001 Pg. 21)
Neglecting or continued stress has serious consequences and as a result, affects the central nervous system and weakens the immune system by creating limited performances, increases susceptibility to diseases, diminishing mental alertness which increases the likelihood of accidents and further complicating other experiences. While everyone is affected by stress in many ways and it is a natural reaction to the mind and body, it has to be addressed to create a clear mind for better performance, gauge situations, adopting positive energy and becoming more relaxed or on the contrary, energized. (Khalsa, 2002).
Kundalini Yoga was my first yoga practice ever at DePaul University during my undergraduate program. That is were my practice began, early 2000’s.
The benefits are many, exercising these practices, or taking a 15 mixture break, will help alleviate anxiety, control hypertension, increase flexibility, balance, strengthen the nervous system, improve circulation.
The mental benefits are becoming more centered and calmer, sharpening communication skills, enhance creativity, improve concentration.
Kundalini Yoga is one of the 22 schools of yoga often referred to as the Yoga of Awareness” due to its dynamic practice that include several different methods of movements, breath work, meditation, mudras, mantras, stretching, and postures that foster healing, compassion and spirituality.
According to a study (Hoert, 2018), his study highlights a positive response when leadership supports health and wellness programs in the workplace. (Murphy 1995) claims that cooperation between branches in the workplace is a critical element especial those in leadership roles to help promote health and wellness in the workplace and assists employees to enhance the quality of their work performance and to experience a happier and healthier lifestyle. The American Journal of Health Promotion conducted a study on 1300 employees that would validate the benefits from participating in a wellness program to promote a measurable outcome as well as a method of intervention in behavior change in leaders or employees. The results showed that high-stress employees (leaders) can dramatically reduce their health issues by engaging actively in a wellness program to reduce stress (Clark 2001). An alternative to medicine that can help with relaxation, quiet the mind, and relieve stress is to perform breathing exercise and stretches (Khalsa 2002). Introducing an infographic according to (Parkinson 2006) can be used as a tool in engaging positive connections as a form of training and development in the at work. (McCormick 2017) stresses that visuals are a good format for employees to use a means of communication through infographics. Practicing twists, holding stretches, and deep breathing while holding for 1-5 minutes or 3-7 breaths will help to release tension in tight spots of the body explains (Kolber 2003).
Neglecting or continued stress has serious consequences and as a result, affects the central nervous system and weakens the immune system by creating limited performances, increases susceptibility to diseases, diminishing mental alertness which increases the likelihood of accidents and further complicating other experiences. While everyone is affected by stress in many ways and it is a natural reaction to the mind and body, it has to be addressed to create a clear mind for better performance, gauge situations, adopting positive energy and becoming more relaxed or on the contrary, energized. (Khalsa, 2002).
Namaste