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Employee health and wellness: what HR can do
A practical set of physical, mental, and financial wellbeing initiatives that fit most budgets, plus safety basics every employer should have.
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Wellness
Wellness and yoga break
Short, guided stretching, yoga, breathing, or meditation sessions in the office - a reset for the body and mind in the middle of a workday.
- Duration
- 15-45 minutes
- Group size
- 5-50 people
- Budget
- Low (a trainer, or free guided videos)
- How often
- Weekly or daily short breaks
Benefits
- Reduces stress, back and neck strain, and screen fatigue.
- Signals that the company cares about wellbeing.
- Easy first step towards a wider wellness programme.
What you need
- A quiet room or open space, yoga mats or a carpeted area.
- A certified instructor, or a recorded session for self-guided practice.
- A schedule that does not clash with peak work hours.
How to run it - step by step
- 1
Ask employees what they prefer: yoga, stretching, breathing, or meditation.
- 2
Start with a 15-minute session at a fixed time and keep it light and beginner-friendly.
- 3
Offer chair-based options for people who cannot sit on the floor.
- 4
Make it voluntary and keep attendance private.
- 5
Check in with a short survey and adjust the time and style.
Variations
- Online sessions for remote teams, or a “stretch reminder” on the team chat.
- Monthly workshops on sleep, nutrition, or stress management.
- Walking meetings and step challenges.
Mistakes to avoid
- Using an unqualified instructor - safety matters.
- Making it feel like a performance; keep it relaxed.
- Forgetting people with injuries or religious or personal preferences.
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