September 20th 2024.
As we all know, being a traffic warden can be a pretty stressful job. The constant conflict, anger, and abuse from drivers can really take a toll on one's mental and physical health. That's why the parking wardens in Glasgow have decided to take up yoga as a way to cope with the demands of their job. And based on their feedback, it seems to be working wonders.
According to reports, the city centre parking attendants have been feeling more upbeat, fitter, and calmer ever since they started attending yoga sessions during their lunch breaks. This initiative was introduced by Kenny Costello, a former parking warden manager who noticed the toll the job was taking on his team. He wanted to find a way to help them deal with the stress and frustration they faced on a daily basis.
In 2018, Kenny started taking his team to the Kali Collective Glasgow Yoga Studio, and the results were almost immediate. "They all loved it," he said, "they could see the benefits early on and continued for the rest of the block." After each session, the wardens would put their uniforms back on and return to their duties feeling more positive and energized.
Kenny believes that this initiative not only benefits the wardens but also the city. "All they're trying to do is keep the streets moving," he stated. And by taking a break from the chaos and practicing mindfulness through yoga, they are able to do their jobs more effectively.
The Kali Collective Yoga Studio is run by Steph Wall, who sees his studio as an outlet for those he teaches. He aims to attract people who are curious about life, and his style of yoga involves constantly changing sequences and flows, making it a creative outlet for his students.
The wardens' yoga classes are provided free of charge by Glasgow City Council, who recognizes the importance of promoting mental and physical well-being in the workplace. And they are not the only ones, as many other organizations in Scotland, such as the NHS, the University of Edinburgh, and Citizens Advice Scotland, have also incorporated yoga into their workplace routines.
It's no secret that mental health is a growing concern in today's society, and employers are starting to take notice. In Scotland alone, organizations spend over £2 billion a year on mental health, and initiatives like these yoga classes are a step in the right direction towards addressing this issue. As Kenny puts it, it's a win-win situation for everyone involved.
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