tai chi & Qigong
More and more companies and events are providing Tai Chi and Qigong classes/workshops as part of their workplace wellbeing strategy. The health benefits of these practices are now well established and include both mental and physical health. WHO, the NHS and the British Lung Foundation all now recommend Tai Chi for its health benefits. Mind recommends physical activity, including Tai chi, to improve mental health.
Physical/
musculoskeletal health
Many of us find ourselves constantly sitting and staring at a computer, standing for long periods, or undertaking strenuous physical activity, our working environment can result in poor body posture and a range of physical health problems. Tai chi and Qi Gong is a great way to relieve aches and pains, and with over 15 years experience working with people dealing with acute and chronic pain, we can adapt sessions to suit all abilities.
Mental health
Our workplaces can also impact on our mental health. A recent report by mental health charity MIND, found that work is the biggest cause of stress in our lives. Poor mental health is now the No.1 reason for staff absence.
The benefits for your staff will not just be about giving them a break, doing something mindful and energising the body. Tai Chi, Qi Gong sessions will be of particular help to those people who feel under stress, but do not feel that they want to discuss this with you as an employer.
MIND found that although half of workers had experienced poor mental health in their current job, half of those people did not feel that this was something they wanted to discuss with their employer.
Workplace wellbeing sessions
I can provide a range of one-off workshop or regular sessions as part of your workplace/event wellbeing strategy, sessions can be tailored to your wants/needs – get in touch here for more information.