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Beating the January Blues: A Corporate Wellbeing Reset
January can feel like a long, uphill climb after the festive season. With the excitement of Christmas behind us and the New Year bringing a return to routine, many people find themselves battling the January blues. Energy dips, motivation wanes, and stress can creep in, making it harder to start the year on the right foot.
For many, these feelings may be linked to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression that typically occurs during the darker winter months. Reduced exposure to natural sunlight can disrupt serotonin levels, sleep patterns, and overall mood, leaving employees feeling low in energy, unmotivated, and less productive.
So how can businesses help their teams navigate...
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Why Tai Chi is Perfect for Winter
Winter is a season of stillness and reflection, mirroring the core principles of tai chi and qigong. As temperatures drop, these practices help keep the body warm by promoting gentle movement that circulates blood and energy throughout the body. They enhance immunity, improve circulation, and keep joints flexible, countering the natural tendency for stiffness and sluggishness during colder months. Additionally, tai chi fosters a calm mental state, offering a grounding and meditative respite from winter stress and seasonal blues. By embracing tai chi in winter, you align with the season’s inward energy while keeping your body and mind vibrant.
About Tai Chi and Qigong
Everyone is familiar with tai chi as the...
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Take a moment to pause and reconnect with yourself through gentle yin poses and breathwork. This practice is all about releasing tension, calming the mind, and grounding yourself in each breath.
Self-care doesn’t need to be complicated; sometimes, it’s as simple as finding stillness and letting go. Breathe deeply and let each moment bring peace.
Here is a short yin yoga sequence which you can take at any moment in the day for some well-deserved you time.
- Half Butterfly with Side Bend
Come to a seated position extend your right leg out to the side, and with the opposite leg bend the knee and tuck the foot in towards your pelvis, take a block...
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Looking for a unique, rejuvenating twist for your corporate Christmas event? This season, give your team the gift of relaxation and rejuvenation with our wellness-inspired experience and mobile spa and pampering treatments.
As a brand that encourages mental and physical wellbeing, we understand the importance of balancing hard work with meaningful downtime.
Our carefully curated packages are designed to not only celebrate the season but also empower teams to reconnect, recharge, and enter the new year with renewed energy and focus. Here are our top 5 wellness-driven ideas to elevate your corporate Christmas event:
1. Pop-Up Salon Treatments
Bring the spa to your office with pop-up treatments like mini massages, facials, and hand massages. A professional wellness...
The International Stress Management Association says International Stress Awareness Day is 6th November and International Stress Awareness Week 4th – 8th November is a major annual event focusing on stress management and campaigning against the stigma associated with stress and mental health issues. Attracting media attention worldwide, this 50th Year anniversary is sure to attract even more attention in 2024!
The office of national statistics has conducted reports which show that the proportion of people reporting poor well-being across their four measures of wellbeing remains higher than pre-pandemic levels (YE March 2019). The four measures cover: life satisfaction, whether things done in life are worthwhile, levels of happiness and levels of anxiety.
This means that we as a nation haven’t...
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