Why do Yoga?

At Tribe, we have a wide range of classes to suit almost everyone … and for each class there will be wide range of benefits from the physical to mental. Some of the benefits include (click on the links for more info):

• Sleep
• Stress Relief
• Reduction of ‘mental ageing’
• Be a nicer person (literally).
• Reduction of major depression severity.
• Smoking Cessation
• Better Physical Balance
• Flexibility
• A Stronger Heart

Case Study: AETNA

An American Health Insurance Company, AETNA, offered financial incentives to its employees to get better sleep and be healthier. As a result, 13,000 of their 49,000 employees took up the effort which included fitness tracking with Duke University, Fitbits and complimentary meditation and yoga classes.

The results of their research is widely reported, but listed here:

• 50% reduction in cortisol levels (hormone released as a result of stress)
• Improved productivity of 69 minutes per month per employee.
• Healthcare cost reduction of $3,000 per annum per employee.
• 11:1 return on investment for AETNA.

As an example in a recent survey with 40 of  high performance athletes (see our Tribe Yoga Athlete Programme for more info) who represent either Great Britain or Scotland in sports such? as rugby, football, tennis, cricket, hockey, judo, swimming, diving and many more; physical benefits mental benefits