Corporate Wellbeing
Numerous studies have shown that choirs and singing workshops in the workplace are an incredibly effective way of supporting mental health and wellbeing amongst employees – all whilst building a stronger and more inclusive sense of organisational culture and community. For some however, the idea of stretching your vocal chords with your colleagues can …
Is Singing the Secret to Improving Mental Health at Work?Read More
Whether you consider massage an indulgent treat or a necessary part of your self-care toolkit, there’s no denying the feel-good factor of floating out of a massage treatment. There are hundreds of styles of massage therapy, but for our corporate clients who are short on space and time, we offer seated chair massage (using …
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) takes place 13-19 May 2019. In our 9 years of workplace wellbeing experience, MHAW grows in momentum and awareness each year and we love seeing our clients pull out the stops to raise awareness and mark this special week. If your company is keen to do something …
What should my company do for Mental Health Awareness Week?Read More
To mark World Sleep Day, we’re sharing some snippets of advice from our popular Sleep School workshop. According to the Great British Sleep Survey (2012), poor sleepers are: 7 times more likely to feel helpless 3 times more likely to struggle to concentrate Twice as likely to suffer from low mood Twice as likely to …
To celebrate the launch of our new ‘Mindful Chocolate Tasting‘ workshop, our mindfulness teacher and chocolatier, Meredith shares her tips for a most delicious mindful eating experience. You might already have explored mindfulness through more traditional meditations, but there’s another – and very tasty – way to access presence, connection and sensory awareness… And …
Taking place on Friday 8 March, International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates women’s achievements from around the world. This year’s theme is #BalanceforBetter – a call to arms for a gender balanced world. Essential for economies and communities to thrive, Balance isn’t a women’s issue, it’s a business issue. Which is why we’re calling for …
If Stretching the City were a person, it would be a born and bred Londoner. Founded in 2010 with weekly community yoga classes in London’s Angel and corporate yoga classes in Victoria, Holborn and the City, before long we had wellbeing classes and workshops taking place in every London borough. So, why head up …
Stretching Manchester: Why we’ve taken our Workplace Wellbeing services NorthRead More
Combining post-Christmas blues, cold nights and the arrival of unpaid credit card bills, it’s no surprise that January is host to ‘Blue Monday’. A date for your diaries – this year the alleged most depressing day of the year falls on Monday 21 January. But whilst the post-festive blues will lift and the long, cold …
Placing Financial Wellbeing firmly on the Workplace Wellbeing AgendaRead More
With the silly season in full swing, our wellbeing and work can all too often slide down our list of priorities – as celebrations, manic present buying and plans take precedence. Here’s our top tips for keeping well and on top of work – whilst still having fun throughout December. Give yourself the gift …
