Stress Management: Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation in the Workplace

Jan 19, 2023

2 min read

Updated: Nov 3

Archived conference abstract — the research and affiliations below reflect the original event submission. Claims are attributed to the authors; this is not a peer-reviewed journal article or current clinical guidance.

Irina Oshchepkova

Yoga Shape

Belgium

Email: info@yogashape.online

Volume: Stress, Anxiety and Depression_2023_CN27_AA03

Abstract:

Over the last few years, the challenges of global pandemic, political instability, and the cost-of-living crisis have impacted the work culture. Fancy coffee machine and free cookies in the office is no longer an indicator of a caring employer. 41% of people are considering leaving their employer, and it takes 20%-200% of an employee’s annual salary to hire a replacement.

How to create and maintain a supportive and fulfilling work environment? How to ensure that the workplace makes people feel needed and connected, all rowing in the same direction? How to encourage people to contribute more actively to the company’s goals and performance?

A holistic well-being program including yoga, mindfulness and meditation and adapted to the corporate environment can ensure retention, increase job satisfaction, boost productivity and company performance. 67% of companies with wellness programs in place have more satisfied employees.

This presentation focuses on yoga, mindfulness and meditation practices easily implementable in the corporate environment and provides examples of certain tools and techniques. It will benefit both the team members and the team leads.

Biography:

Irina Oshchepkova is a Well-Being Guide specialised in Employee Wellness and Stress Management, and a certified yoga teacher with 1000+ hours of teaching experience.

She has corporate background and significant managerial experience in an international environment of 10+ years. She received her certification in India and Europe in different styles of yoga, functional anatomy, therapeutics yoga and other practices. Irina has a qualification in Employee Wellness and Stress Management from the Stanford Centre for Health Education.

Irina helps companies to increase employee satisfaction so that they are more motivated, focused, and productive at work. Her signature programs include practical techniques for stress management based on movement, meditation, and mindfulness adapted to the corporate environment. She works with teams, team leaders and team members.