Meet Our NSM “Yogis”
In honor of National Wellness Month this August, we are spotlighting the “Yogis” of NSM — our team members who participate in the company’s yoga class every Wednesday in the fitness center at our Conshohocken headquarters. Health and fitness is a key pillar of the culture at NSM — from a company softball team to a cycling club to an onsite state-of-the-art gym —there’s something for everyone!
Our “yogi” team members take a break from their insurance careers to participate in our weekly yoga class to help recharge their minds and bodies. The class is led by yoga instructor Sarah Carbo and all team members are welcomed — regardless of experience level! As Sarah says, “It’s yoga practice, not yoga perfect!”
Sarah helps our team members try different styles of yoga, tackle new poses and try out different breathwork techniques, which can benefit you during a busy workday — even when you’re not on the yoga mat! The weekly class is also a great way for our team members to meet new people from various departments across NSM, get to know each other better and build relationships and camaraderie.
“Class is a great way to ground myself midway through the week. I can reenergize and refocus my mind and body to take on the remainder of the week.”
– Kevin Cornell, CPS Senior Underwriter
Numerous studies highlight the health benefits of yoga and why it’s worthwhile to incorporate into your wellness activities. Still on the fence about joining an NSM yoga class? Here are the top 10 benefits of yoga:
- Yoga promotes better self-care
- Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility
- Yoga helps with back pain relief
- Yoga can ease arthritis symptoms
- Yoga benefits heart health
- Yoga relaxes you and helps you sleep better
- Yoga can mean more energy and brighter moods
- Yoga helps you manage stress
- Yoga connects you with a supportive community — including your colleagues!
- Yoga and moving your body is fun and rewarding
