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Our bodies weren't designed to sit
stationary staring at a computer screen for long
periods of time performing repetitive tasks without
breaks. As the average number of hours that Employees
spend at their computer increases, the more employees
are complaining of back or neck pain from
awkward or stationary postures, strain injuries
from repetitive tension or motion, such as mouse
work and eye fatigue, blurred vision
or headaches from glare or inadequate lighting,
otherwise known as Occupational Overuse Syndrome
(OOS).
In Australia, computer related Occupational
Overuse Syndrome accounted for costs of $2
billion dollars annually.
(Source: Dr. Peter Tuchin, Macquarie University
2001).
"Work related musculoskeletal disorders
account for 34% of all lost workday injuries
and illnesses last year". Job related
injuries cost $A3 Billion last year."
(Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Feb 1999)
In a 2002 study of 60 people working at a Sydney
call centre, it was found that although only two
or three people officially reported OOS, up
to 70 per cent claimed to have aches and
pains.
(Source: http://www.ergonomicsnow.com.au/rsi/statistics.htm)
To prevent or alleviate OOS, The Workers Health
Centre recommends that frequent short rest breaks
(micro- breaks) are taken by employees. "Simple
and gentle exercises and stretches performed
at the workstation can also be used to reduce
muscle tension
(Source: http://www,workershealth.com.au/facts044.html)
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Our 'Desk Yoga' programme is designed to motivate
your staff to take regular short breaks throughout
the day to alleviate and prevent OOS.
Your staff will learn short stretching sequences
targeting problem areas such as the shoulders,
wrists and neck to do whilst sitting at their
desk , answering the phone or waiting at the
photocopier. They will also learn how to re-
energise, release physical and mental tension,
release symptoms of stress and re- focus their
minds.
Our Desk Yoga Programme comprises the
following topics to reduce the likelihood of
computer related overuse injuries:
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Desk Yoga
Learn 'Desk Yoga' postures that you can
practice throughout the day at your desk
or around the office to relieve back
& neck pain, eyestrain, headaches, shoulder
& arm pain, sore wrists and stiffness
all which is associated with prolonged sitting,
computer/ laptop usage, bad posture and
poor workstation design. |
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Deep Relaxation
Our Facilitator will guide you through a
20 minute Deep Relaxation (otherwise known
as Yoga Nidra or Yoga Sleep) equal to 1.5
hours sleep. |
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Chill Out
Learn techniques to unwind and de-stress
at the end of a busy day including restorative
Yoga postures and meditation techniques
to help you be more present and pleasant
with your family/ partner/ friends/ pets
and ensure you a good nights sleep.
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Breathing Techniques
Learn breathing techniques to relieve the
symptoms of stress and relieve nerves before
a presentation or an important meeting |
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Desk Energises
Learn practical techniques to do at your
desk to energise your body and mind. These
include self massage, pressure point therapy
and a guide to eating energising food |
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One of our experienced & qualified Facilitators
will come to your office (or off- site) at a
time that suits you. Sessions are either 45
or 60 mins in duration and can be either a one-off
session (for
a conference or team building exercise)
or over 4 sessions which can be weekly, fortnightly
or monthly.
Classes are held in a multipurpose space in
your office or building such as a meeting, training
or boardroom cleared of furniture. If you're
short of space in your office, consider the
use of a room somewhere else in your building.
Desk Yoga is suitable for every one of any age
and any level of fitness, flexibility, strength
and Yoga experience and you don't even need
to change out of your suit! All participants
require is a chair and a Yoga mat or towel.
We will provide the Yoga mats if parking is
provided.
To express your interest
in our Desk Yoga Programme or for more information,
please click
here.
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Spinal release - Upward
Spiral
Releases the spine and opens the chest
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Sit on the edge of
your chair and place your feet together
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Take your left hand
to your right knee and your right
hand behind your right hip |
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Inhale, sit up tall |
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Exhale, use resistance
between your hand and knee and turn
your chest to the right. Look over
your right shoulder |
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Inhale back to the starting
position and exhale, release. |
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Repeat on the other
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