Yoga for corporate health management

The BODHI Program

Aspire

The program starts with a series of interactive workshops sponsored by the company, free for all employees. These unique workshops combine ancient wisdom with modern medical research and lifestyle improvement techniques to bring the practice into a context that is relevant to our times. They enrich the experience of the participants by engaging their body, emotions and intellect. The participants will continue to be empowered long after the workshops are over:

Introducing the Yogic Principles for Optimum Health

Yoga practice is for everyone and it works. So how can we utilize this profound tool to bring optimum health to our daily life? This compelling workshop introduces yoga and provides an overview of yoga’s five basic principles which are Breathing, Relaxation, Exercise, Diet and Positive Thinking:

Breathing – Health, inspired

Why is the breath of fundamental importance to health? Breath is the foundation of yoga practice. This workshop explores this critical and often neglected aspect of optimum health. It presents simple breathing techniques that quickly alleviate stress, energize the body and focus the mind.

• “Thanks! For me it was an answer; a tool for getting my health back.”
• “Thank you for helping us take some time for us.”
• “It’s nice to give explanations before starting anything. I’m sure I’ll enjoy the class.”
• “I had a wonderful experience with the breathing – I felt how calm I was. I will practice again. I thought yoga was a physical exercise but it is more than that.”
• “Thank you! Very good introduction to the basic principles – the best way to get started.”
• “I’m glad to have attended. Been wanting to do this for a while. Content is very well presented, simple, organized and most of all, fun. Thanks.”

Relaxation – The inside story

If relaxation is the opposite of stress, where do we find the balance? How can this be conditioned? In this workshop we study techniques that enable us to master the inner workings of the relaxation response. The definition of true relaxation is experienced in a guided relaxation at the end of the workshop.

• “Extremely interesting, very enjoyable.”
• “Very insightful. I’m a member of a gym, I’m doing yoga, but they never explain what is behind yoga. It is very interesting and useful. Thank you very much!”
• “It is good to learn to feel better.”
• “Relaxation got rid of my headache… Thank you.”
• “Very good session. Perfect for my too stressed body and mind.”
• “Really helpful to free your mind when you feel stressed at work. What a pleasure to have your experience here at Desjardins.”

Exercise – For every body

Yoga is for everybody. How can we all benefit from the wisdom inherent in this profound tool of yoga practice? We will also explore how yoga practice addresses some common work environment challenges and offer valuable tips for easily cultivating a meaningful practice.

• “I feel I am starting to discover all the deepness of what is yoga.”
• “I have been practicing the breathing and relaxation techniques, They’re already making a difference.”
• “Good and useful exercises. The fact that we can be made aware of stretching in no matter what situation and place. Great class.”
• “I really enjoyed the exercises today. It isn’t easy! It made me feel good and relaxed. Thanks.”
• “Excellent, the exercises are challenging enough that I want to practice. Theory is great!”
• “I feel my body ‘unlocked’, Thanks!”

Diet – Happy meals

We have been eating since the dawn of our kind. Why is it suddenly so complicated? This workshop untangles the diet maze and shows us the way to meals that are happy in every way. We will focus on energizing the body and highlight the key points that make practicing a healthy diet enjoyable and simple. If you eat, this workshop is for you.

• “These diet principles are simple and although they are taught in a yoga setting, they are applicable to everyday life.”
• “Very, very good session. Thank you very much.”
• “This was my most feared class. Thank you for making it enjoyable and feasible. You clarified a lot of information that’s often thrown at us. Thanks :)”
• “I really enjoyed the holistic approach.”
• “Very convincing! Well documented. Thank you!”
• “Very educational. Thank you.”

Positive Thinking - And beyond

What is mind? No matter. What is matter? Never mind. This revolutionary workshop starts with the mind-body connection and takes us on a tour of the conscious mind and beyond. This is by far, the most efficient road-map to optimum health. We conclude with a guided practice that will leave you truly amazed.
• “Done with authentic inspiration.”
• “The thoughts inspired me to look at ways to improve my life and my family’s.”
• “Calm, funny, very well documented. We see you as a real yoga master.”
• “I already feel better after only a week!”
• “The workshops have been so complete and meaningful.”
• “The teacher is so in control of the subjects and knows how to introduce them slowly into (our) life.”

Evolve

Next, a free 1-hour class is offered to
experience the ideas presented in greater depth.
An experienced certified yoga teacher can then
provide regular yoga classes, tailored for your
environment, at time slots that are suitable for the
company and the employees.

Succeed

For the Employee

For the Company

For more information: info@bodhiprinciple.com