Professional exhaustion, often referred to as Occupational Burnout, is a state of physical, emotional and mental fatigue resulting from prolonged work-related stress, excessive demands or a lack of sufficient recognition for the effort invested.
This syndrome can manifest itself in intense fatigue, profound demotivation, loss of efficiency at work, sleep disorders, emotional tension or a feeling of inner emptiness.
The support offered is based on Svadhyaya (self-study), which encourages understanding of the psychological mechanisms (emotional, cognitive, energetic) that predispose people to exhaustion. This introspective approach, combined with physical and breathing practices, aims to restore mental balance, inner clarity and a more conscious relationship with work and personal life.
Self-assessment: burnout burdenOpen questionnaire
Please answer the following statements based on your work situation over the last few weeks.
Workshop objectives
This support aims to enable the person being supported to:
- Identify the psychological as well as external factors leading to Occupational Burnout
- Highlight psychological tendencies towards over-investment, perfectionism or chronic stress
- Restore the ability to concentrate, mental clarity and self-awareness
- Gradually reduce the emotional and physical manifestations of burnout
- Reinstate a sense of personal effectiveness and satisfaction in their professional life
- Develop strategies for prevention and psychological autonomy towards stress
The aim is not only to manage the symptoms, but to transform the root causes by recognising and changing the patterns that lead to exhaustion.
Target audience
This support is aimed at the following audiences:
- People experiencing Occupational Burnout (respectively professional exhaustion), who want to understand the destructive dynamics at work and develop sustainable resources for recovery.
- People exposed to chronic professional stress or exhaustion who want to prevent Occupational Burnout to become a permanent issue.
- Companies and organisations that aim to prevent professional exhaustion of their employees within their teams.
For yoga professionals interested in this topic, we recommend our Svadyaya training (self-study), designed specifically to enable them to integrate this approach into a structured, ethical framework adapted to their professional practice.
How it works
The workshop usually takes place in a group setting, in a confidential, safe and respectful environment:
A preliminary telephone conversation allows us to determine the most appropriate format for the situation: individual or group sessions (e.g. for companies).
Each session may include:
- How and why can burnout develop?
- How do people cope when their resources are still sufficient?
- What are the underlying causes of burnout and where can we apply leverage to change things?
- Social boundaries: what they are and what happens when they are crossed
- How can the wisdom of yoga or Stoicism help?
- Introduction to yoga practice to support people affected
- Simple yoga practices to restore balance more quickly: Asanas (physical exercises); Pranayama (breathing exercises); Meditation
- Conclusion: answering questions and exchange with other participants
The work is progressive, focused on reclaiming physical and mental awareness, and aims for lasting transformation without external pressure.
Practical information
Format
- Group
- In person or online
Duration
- 4.5 hours (+/- 30 minutes)
Prices
- CHF 75 per person for workshops organised by us.
- The price for a workshop that you would like to organise in your yoga studio or company depends on my travel expenses.
An initial discussion by telephone or email can be arranged to assess the kind of required support and answer any questions you may have, in a friendly and confidential setting.
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