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17 · October 20, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com 39 | Thursday, Thursday, June 25, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Tipsfor tosafety help you cope with stress work Call protocols during Yogaat classes Advertorial Our physiotherapists at the Oakville safe practise of Yoga. Some of our ques- with your instructor regarding their qualifiOakville Sports Medicine Centre is loSports Medicine Centre have noticed an tions were answered by an article found in cations and ability to modify the class to cated at 2050 Wyecroft Rd., Unit #15. For increase in Yoga injuries in the past few the journal "Yoga Therapy in Practice". your needs. more information call 905-337-8455. years, with specific injuries to the fourth What are the three most common The workers of the world are working more. So says an · Manage time effectively. One of the problems with an and fifth lumbar region and hypermobility causes of Yoga injuries? annual study of employee benefit trends from MetLife. In increased workload is the day to complete that injuries to hip joints. 1) Overzealousness, ego, or excess ef-time in the n ow off erin 2010, 40 percent of employees admitted their workload had work does not simultaneously increase. This reality makes it g In order for us to understand this in- fort of the student increased with theout previous year. easy or tobody become overwhelmed with P stress. But ah few time h ys i ot er aPy crease in compared injuries we sent letters to 2) Poor technique alignment While there are many reasons that can account for a management techniques can help. Prioritize certain tasks, thirty-six Yoga studios in Oakville. The pur3) Improper or inadequate instruction o s t eo Pat h y pose of workload the letterat was to blame the and/or poorly trained teachers heavier thenot office, heavy layoffs in countries ensuring projects that are time-sensitive get done ahead of f at h l e t i c t h e r studios or instructors, but to work together We were surprised to learn that most across the globe has, in many instances, left those who those that aren't. When setting a schedule for work, be real-a P y to come laid up with mutually safety studios have own weren't off with extraaccepted work. And companies might betheir istic. Ifteaching/mentoring a schedule isn't realistic, that will only cause more protocols that can be used during classes. program for new instructors. Therefore, the surprised to know just how much this approach isn't work- stress. Our lack of Yoga knowledge as healthcare same mistakes may be passed on. Some ing. TheMetLife study also found that 68 percent of employprofessionals prompted us to ask for the instructors do a 100 hour certification over ees surveyed the we quality had · Maintain a persona l life. Effectively managing stress at Yoga centre's reported expertisethat so that haveof a their the work internet and have never taught a class suffered and that fear of losing their jobs played a significant work involves having a personal life away from the office. All better understanding of the practise. during their certification process. role in how well they did their jobs. work and no play is a recipe for stress. No matter how big a Our therapy centre provides our clients The most important safety factor workload awaits you at the office, be sure to make time for oakvillesportsmedicinecentre.ca with a holistic approach to healthcare and, agreed upon, is that all Yoga studios must Good stress and bad stress like Yoga, we provide a specific and safe obtain their client's pre-existing condienjoyable activities away from work. Spend time with friends While employees might not be able to quell their fears of 905 337 8455 treatment protocol to restore mobility. The tions, so they can modify the class if need getaway or simply relax at home. and family, plan a weekend one day being laid off, there are things they can do to reduce Yoga instructors that we met with provided be. There are several othereven safety factors Such time, if it's not as often as you might like, makes the stress that often such fears. Stress is a which part haven't been mentioned. lots of support and accompanies helped answer quesinvolved dealing with stress at the office that much easier to handle. of most and can even be exa good motivator. tions. In professions fact our expectations were When participating in any Yoga or exercise However, when stress is prolonged or excessive, the results ceeded because of their passion for the class you should take the time to speak · Remain physically active. Exercise is a great remedy for can be very unhealthy. Men and women with high stress stress. In fact, the American Psychological Association notes levels are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and Walk in clinic avail Experienced Female Family Physician able that studies have suggested physically active people have carrier exclusively cardiovascular disease. When faced with prolonged or exces- lower rates of anxiety and depression than sedentary people. to our patients M-F Accepting New Patients sive stress at the office, men and women can take the follow- While research 9-4 DeaLer ongoing, some researchers feel exercise and open to is the public ing approaches to avoid succumbing to stress. 4-8 an enhances the body's ability to respond to stress. In addition, d Look. we ek ends 10-4 Experienced MDs · Lab & X-Ray On Site exercise seems to give the body practice at dealing with Listen. * Determine what is causing the stress. Stress triggers stress. While exercising, the body's physiological systems are Care. Dr. Fakhara Rana vary depending on the individual, so men and women who Dorval & Third 905-845-8884 forced toLine) communicate with one another. 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