Introduction

KYM-Outreach aims to sharpen the focus and broaden the scope of corporate yoga programs and provide client-specific holistic health management solutions. KYM-Outreach is KYM’s partnership with corporates across the globe to answer the call for a comprehensive, cost-effective employee wellness program that can be customized to suit varying needs. We are committed to educating people across the world about the importance of good health and to motivating people to achieve this the natural way – through yoga.

Although KYM has conducted over 94 programs for various corporate houses and over 70 programs at educational institutions, not to mention its international programs and short-term courses, there is now a need to broaden the scope of KYM’s role in making yoga an integral part of corporate and other establishments nationally and internationally.

Hence, KYM-Outreach

Why KYM-Outreach?

Sedentary jobs, lengthy working hours, irregular eating and sleep patterns and the constant pressure to meet deadlines and stay ahead of competition are common factors in the modern day corporate scenario.

The result - burnout.

Studies have shown that some of the effects of stress can include:
Decreased efficiency and hence decreased productivity

• Lack of involvement and motivation

• Lack of creativity

• Resistance to change

• Problems in official and persona relationships

• Increased grievances

• Loss of competitive edge

• Increased absenteeism

• Stress-induced physical, physiological and emotional health complications such as diabetes, hypertension, insomnia, acidity, depression, infertility…the list just goes on

Healthy and motivated employees translate to a corresponding increase in the productivity of the organization. For, healthy associates are happy associates, and happy employees invariable turn out to be faithful, long-term employees. The healthier and happier the employees, the less the company has to spend on hiring and training new personnel. To create a healthy workforce is the basis for this corporate wellness program.

This is where yoga can make a difference.

Yoga

• provides an effective antidote to stress caused by professional and personal situations

• Improves morale in the workplace as participating associates feel better about themselves and their company

• Facilitates communication

• Increases concentration

• Decreases anxiety and tension

• Reduces muscle tension and pain

• Reduces absenteeism due to ill health

• Improves one’s ability to manage emotional stress

• Enhances clarity of perception and decision-making

• Improves efficiency and hence overall productivity, thus strengthening the company and positioning it for success.