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Yoga for the Construction Industry,

or YCI, based in St. Helena, California, is yoga in the BKS Iyengar Yoga tradition taught to persons working in the construction industry.

Thru body alignment, correct movement, muscular awareness and correct breathing, the emphasis of “job site body awareness and wisdom” is brought to the job on a daily basis. All postures are done in work attire (yes, with your boots on!), for either office or field personnel.

BENEFITS OF YOGA:
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EMOTIONAL

  • Reduces stress

  • Creates energy for the day

  • Clears the mind/reduces mental tension

  • Reduces depression

  • More enjoyment in life


PHYSICAL

  • Reduces back pain

  • Reduces headaches

  • Relieves shoulder pain

  • Increases hip mobility

  • Increases working endurance

  • Improves posture/helping internal organs

  • Avoid injury

FINANCIAL

  • Reduce Workers compensation claims-less down time

  • Employees feel more perks for the job

  • Reduced “out of pocket” medical expenses for minor strains etc.

INSURANCE

  • Less doctors visits

  • More self involvement in health

  • Less workers comp claims - change experience modification

SOCIAL

  • Classes become workouts and time to socialize and be with friends in a NON -COMPETITIVE atmospher