Hi! I am Farisha, your Workplace Yogi. Yoga has been a part of my life since I was a young girl. As I got older, I would always find myself turning to yoga and meditation whenever I felt stressed or overwhelmed with either university studies or while working as a medical scientist. As a medical scientist, I was doing a lot of repetitive tasks and later on in my career I also needed to do a lot of reports which kept me working at a desk for most of the day. I found that in both situations, a good yoga session not only helped me stretch and flex muscles but also helped me disconnect from thinking about work. It wasn’t just hitting refresh, it was a complete shut down and re-start. In other words, I always felt rejuvenated both physically and mentally after practicing yoga.
I decided to take a career break when I became a mum. Since yoga has been a big part of my life, I decided why not share my experience and knowledge with others. So, I completed Yoga Teacher Training Course accredited by Yoga Alliance (an internationally recognised professional organisation for yoga teachers) and registered as a yoga teacher with Yoga Australia. To maintain my accreditation, I hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate as well as keeping up with continued professional development in the yoga industry.
As a mum, I discovered I couldn’t just pop down to the local gym for a yoga session on a whim. I had to work around my child’s schedule, and this did not line up with the class schedule at the gyms. So, for those of you who also have a busy schedule and feel the stress of trying to squeeze in a class either before or after work, I have a convenient solution. Workplace Yogi brings yoga classes to you at your workplace allowing you to fit in some self-care in the middle of your workday. I also provide customised private yoga sessions to client’s in the luxury of their own homes.
I look forward to you taking a moment in your day to help rejuvenate your mind and body, practice mindfulness, and simply appreciating and enhancing your mobility. Elevate your wellness with Workplace Yogi.