Workplace Wellness

for the Real World

“One out of every four dollars employers pay for health care is tied to unhealthy lifestyle choices.”

“Unhealthy choices cost company health care plans billions of dollars” University of Michigan,Health Management Research Center at the School of Kinesiology. (Dec 10, 2015)

"The best programs increase awareness about the link between lifestyle and health, motivate people to change

and build the skills necessary to do so, and provide opportunities to practice a healthy lifestyle."

86% of all 2010 health care spending was for people with 1 or more chronic medical conditions. (CDC)

Why Workplace Yoga?

More focused, dedicated, & healthier employees● Reduces stress, the leading cause of

turnover

● Increases body awareness & proprioception

● Increases focus and improves cognition

● Reduces muscular pain due to postural and repetitive stress injuries

● Increases employee satisfaction and morale

Employers reduce costs, turnover & mistakes:● Reduces health care expenses

○ Indirectly: Reduced employee absenteeism related to illness, injury, disability, etc.

○ Directly: Some insurance companies will offer rate reductions for workplace wellness programs

● Reduces risk of workplace accidents

● Reduces expense of employee mistakes

● Provides an edge in recruiting

“Workplace Stress Responsible For Up To $190B In Annual U.S. Healthcare Costs” (Forbes headline, 12/2015)

Any fitness class provides:● Improved cardiovascular health

● Improved muscle tone & reduced body fat

● Improved range of motion and strength

● Better coordination

● Stabilized mood & metabolism

Not just exercise … but yoga ALSO provides● Traditional breathing exercises with

proven greater physiological benefit

● Improved proprioception and deeper understanding of subtle body mechanics

● Increased focus and concentration

● Practices ranging from gentle to athletic to suit a variety of body types, fitness levels, and lifestyle needs.

Evidence-Based Research Shows Yoga BenefitsThe National Center for

Complementary and Integrative Health cites studies showing improvement in back pain, depression, stress, blood

pressure, and insomnia with yoga practice.

Department of Defense recognizes some yoga practices as a

complementary treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

NCCIH is currently supporting research on how practicing yoga may affect:

✓ Diabetes✓ HIV✓ Fibromyalgia✓ Cancer recovery✓ Immune function✓ Forms of arthritis✓ Menopausal symptoms✓ Multiple sclerosis✓ Smoking cessation.

Some yoga classes are taught by fitness instructors with almost no yoga training

!

If you’re only going through yoga motions,

you won’t get yoga benefits!

Before finding us, some of our clients had given up on finding a professional and accessible yoga teacher for the workplace!

Why Type A Yoga:Not All Yoga Is Workplace Appropriate

Flexibility is more than PhysicalClasses should feature various modifications for a variety of fitness levels, managing common injuries & conditions. Teachers should adapt to various workplace environments and cultures.

Injury & Condition Management for YOUR IndustryClasses should focus on Repetitive Stress & Occupational Health issues unique to each industry, as well as preventing common chronic conditions such as neck, shoulder, back, hip and leg pain.

Stress Management & FocusWhile any exercise program can have physical benefits, a workplace yoga program should also provide employees with focus and the ability to maintain composure under pressure.

We provide engaging, reasonable, student-centered yoga classes that actually TEACH, not

just instruct...

… so that our students gain sustainable

practices and tools for

lifelong health & stress management.

Claims are scientifically supported and culturally informed. Classes are

accessible and encouraging.

Teachers instill students with attitude of exploration and empowerment, not

indoctrination or judgment.

Reasonable:

Student-Centered:

Engaging:

Sequences are tailored to both company requirements and individual student

needs.

Type A Yoga Is:

Our teachers are trained in both traditional and

modern styles of yoga,

not just the latest fads,so we can offer

classes others don’t.

Weekly, Biweekly, Daily, or Monthly● Alignment-Based Yoga for

Common Workplace Injuries (50, 75, or 90 min options available)

● Breathing and Meditative Exercises for Focus & Stress Management (30 mins)

● Gentle or Chair Yoga for Office & Commute (30 mins, 50 mins)

Or Request a Custom Class for Industry Specific Repetitive Stress Issues! Mats & props may be supplied by studio for

small fee, or supplied by students/employers.

● Restorative Yoga, Mindfulness & Stress (50 or 75 mins for 4 weeks)

● Yoga & Mindfulness Techniques for Anxiety (75 or 90 mins for 8 weeks)

● Request a custom workshop to address specific workplace concerns!

Multiweek Series& Workshops

Access to online resources*:

● Videos on practice & history

● Practice sheets● Journals & Worksheets● Guided mp3 Meditations

(*additional charge)

Ask our clients!“We heard nothing but good things about your class. One employee said:

‘Type A Yoga provided great instruction and a calm & relaxing atmosphere. I wish I could attend their yoga

sessions every day.’ ” -- Patricia Kaya

Chancellor and Governing Board OfficesContra Costa Community College District

Additional Services:

● Outdoor Yoga Classes and Walking

Meditations

● Health Fair Yoga Demonstrations

● Information Booths on Health Benefits of

Yoga

● Instructional Workshops

Experienced & certified in teaching a wide variety of yoga & mindfulness traditions for specialty populations and conditions including:

● Beginners● Obesity● Seniors● Children● Trauma-sensitive● Developmentally

and/or physically disabled

● Prenatal/Postnatal

● Preventing back/neck/knee degeneration

● Injury management● Cancer recovery ● Managing Anxiety,

Depression & PTSD … and more!

Ask our students!5 stars on Yelp:“Adri, the owner, makes you feel so comfortable & every

class is beginner-friendly... I absolutely love Adrienne's restorative yoga classes! I can not recommend this place enough. It has become a huge part of my life and I am so

sad I have to move away for med school. Type A Yoga has truly given me a new passion for yoga!”

-- Jaspreet Garcha, review dated 07/09/16

Ask our students!Rated 10 out of 10 today...

“Primarily, I appreciate being able to practice yoga on a regular basis with excellent instruction. I never feel pressured to do a pose if it isn't right for my body. Instructors stress the

importance of being safe and protecting our bodies.” -- Eileen Jones, Listen360 review dated 06/15/16

“It isn't just yoga as exercise or classes, Type A Yoga teachers pay close attention to each student and bring the outer Yoga community into the room.” -- Jeanne Estes, Listen360 review dated 06/15/16

Ask our students!… and every day!

“Amazing staff, wonderful joyful classes, and a feeling that no matter what is going on outside the studio -

inside you belong. Love Type A with my heart and soul.” -- Amber Eastland, Listen360 review dated 10/23/14

“I truly feel the Instructors do a great job of paying attention to the students and give them a personal experience.” -- Bruce Fitch, Listen360 review dated 12/01/14

What You Will NeedStudents provide (depending on class):

● Yoga Mat.*● Yoga Props.* ● Comfortable Attire.● Water Bottle.

* Studio can provide for additional cost

Classes range in activity level from passive to very active. Company dress code may be appropriate for chair and meditation classes, while more active classes may require a change of clothing.

Studio liability insurance covers offsite classes.

Employers:

● A quiet, comfortable space... (boardroom, lunchroom, spare office, supply closet, A/V room, gymnasium, etc.)

● … large enough for the class:○ Mat classes: approx 28 sq ft per

person

○ Chair classes and meditation: As many chairs as needed

○ Base class package for 10 students.

Classes for up to 40 (with two teachers) available.*

One-time outdoor events seasonally available

Potential is everywhere!We taught the same Chair Yoga class in each of these rooms to rave reviews!

What’s a Good Space?

Regularly Scheduled ClassesStarting at around $150-$250* for 10 people

Special Events & One Time Classes: $150-$250*/hour

Ask us about our multi-week series programs like Yoga & Mindfulness Techniques for Anxiety, priced separately.

* Pricing varies depending on # of bookings, # of students, distance, preferred billing terms, length and type of class, customization, need for props, and online add-ons

Our warm & friendly teachers know ANY bodycan be a “Yoga Body”...

becausethey’ve lived it.

Adri Frick, MA, E-RYT200, RPYTRelax & Renew Trainer, Iyengar-Hatha, Chair/Gentle

Adrienne Vasilev, E-RYT200Integral, Iyengar-Hatha, Chair/Gentle & Vinyasa

After the tech bubble imploded and a car accident damaged her pelvis and spine, Adri spent years trying to complete a

graduate degree and start a new career while unable to perform most load-bearing activities like using stairs,

resulting in pain and weight gain for several years. She was able to use her yoga experience and body awareness to

improve her medical treatment, overcome misdiagnoses, and recover her mobility without surgery.

Adrienne began practicing as a teen to correct serious shoulder problems. Accidentally finding herself in an intermediate class for her first time, she felt awkward,

confused, and a little embarrassed, but still recognized she could finally get her mind to stop bouncing around her "To

Do" list all the time. Ever since, she’s been dedicated to helping people from all walks of life find a yoga

practice to suit their personal needs.

Open Pleasant Hill studio. Continuing Ed. in Yoga for Beginners & Injury Management. John Muir Medical Center Health Fair.

Adri substitute teaches at DVC, completes Kids Yoga certification, teaches Kids Yoga at Boys & Girls Club Diablo, founds Type A Yoga

Helping Our Community Breathe Easier since 2010

2003Founder Adri Frick takes 1st yoga class as a re-entry college student post-tech bubble.

2003-2006Adri Frick assists in Diablo Valley College yoga classes while attending San Francisco State University.

2012Prenatal & Restorative certified, continuing Ed in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Yoga Alliance Experienced level. (> 1000 teaching

hrs). Adrienne Vasilev joins team.

2011

2014Contra Costa College District Office selects Type A Yoga for Health Fairs, workshops, and employee classes for a second year.

2003 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

2010

2013Yoga Alliance approves our 200 hr teacher training program, Upama Yoga. Additional training in Yoga for Anxiety, PTSD, & Depression.

2015

2016

Anxiety series adapted for Telecare Corp’s live-in program, Hope House for (SMI) Severe Mental Illness. Continuing education in MBSR, and Yoga & Mindfulness for Emotional Trauma. CCCCD classes.

Studio moves to Martinez. 8-week Yoga & Mindfulness for Anxiety series developed. Created yoga certification program for Diablo Valley College Kinesiology Dept.

Personal Empowerment.Stress Management.

Connection.Ease.

YOGA.Teaching people, not just poses, since 2010.

Type A Yoga, LLC is a woman-owned micro-business in Contra Costa County.

Still not convinced?Check out our Youtube channel for sample videos:

https://www.youtube.com/c/TypeAYogaOnline

our Bandcamp page for previews of our meditation mp3s:

https://typeayogini.bandcamp.com/releases

Or our website for more information or a quote:

http://www.typeayoga.com/workplaceyoga

Fill out our Quote Request form online today!