A Matter of Balance!

According to the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal , mental health issues in the workplace cost Canadian companies nearly 14% of their net annual profits. It represents up to 16 billion dollars each year. Depression is identified as one of the firsts causes for disability claims. Yet, few initiatives to prevent depression are correctly and efficiently established in the workplace. What if we started to talk about balance to the staff? What is Balance? The Oxford Dictionary defines balance as : “ A situation in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.” We tend to think that balance is a perfect midpoint, when in fact it is more of a harmonious and stable cohesion that implies a variety of factors. Balance in Yoga Balance is an integral part of the yogic approach. Balance Asanas (postures) are a challenge. One the one hand, their execution requires stability and alignment to be able to rema...