Wellbeing has become one of those words companies stick in a slide deck and then barely touch again. A token yoga session on a Wednesday lunchtime, a fruit bowl in the kitchen, a mental health awareness poster. None of that lands if the day to day experience of working there is exhausting. A properly planned wellbeing event feels different. It shows your organisation has noticed what people are carrying and has set aside real time and budget to help them put it down, even briefly.
The sessions on this page do exactly that. They’re inclusive, low pressure and built around giving people a proper break from the pace of work. Not a watered down version of an activity. Something that actually helps people breathe out.
Formats availableWellbeing events from NewWave range from short conference energisers to full two hour reset sessions, and can include:
Guided yoga and movement sessions suited to all fitness levels
Breathwork and stress management workshops
Guided meditation and mindfulness experiences
Calmer creative sessions focused on flow rather than output
Sound bath and relaxation experiences
Combinations of the above for half day wellness programmes
Every format is designed for real people, not gym bunnies. Your team doesn’t need a certain fitness level, they don’t need prior experience and nobody’s expected to perform.
When wellbeing events work bestThey can suit any point in the company calendar, but they land especially well when:
A demanding period has just wrapped up: a product launch, a restructure, a big client push
Survey data or informal feedback has flagged that stress or burnout is a concern
A conference or
away day needs an energising start or a calming close
The team is physically together for a rare time and you want the day to feel worthwhile
You want to demonstrate a commitment to employee wellbeing that goes beyond messaging
Planning a wellbeing eventSessions run in most spaces: conference rooms, hotel function rooms, outdoor settings and dedicated wellness venues. NewWave Events can help source the right location and recommend the format that suits your group. Get in touch to talk timings, group size and what you want the day to achieve.