Stacking Wellness Modalities For Corporate Success
Employee wellness programs often contain individual activities designed to support physical or mental well-being. Combining complementary practices can help businesses create a broader and more engaging wellness experience.
In this Forbes Business Council article, Lumaflex CEO John Graham Harper explores how organizations can stack different wellness modalities within the workplace.
Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy uses low levels of red and near-infrared light. It can be introduced as one voluntary component of a broader workplace wellness program.
The original article includes a disclosure that John Graham Harper’s company, Lumaflex, specializes in red light therapy solutions.
Mindfulness and Meditation
Guided mindfulness and meditation sessions can give employees opportunities to pause, manage everyday stress and focus on the present moment. These sessions may be offered individually or combined with other wellness activities.
Yoga and Breathwork
Yoga can incorporate movement, mobility and posture work, while guided breathing exercises can provide a practical way to relax and refocus. Businesses can make these activities available through in-person or virtual classes.
Stretch and Mobility Breaks
Employees who spend much of the day sitting may benefit from regular opportunities to move. Short stretching and mobility sessions can be incorporated into breaks without requiring a full workout or extensive facilities.
Dedicated Wellness Rooms
A quiet wellness room can bring several modalities together in one accessible space. Depending on employee needs and available resources, it may support meditation, breathwork, stretching or red light therapy sessions.
Encourage Participation Through Leadership
Leaders can support adoption by participating in wellness activities, providing employee education and creating appropriate opportunities during breaks or lunch periods.
Participation should remain voluntary, and organizations should regularly gather feedback to understand which combinations are useful to their employees.
Thoughtfully combining wellness modalities can help businesses build a more flexible program addressing different aspects of employee well-being.
This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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Originally published by Forbes Business Council on December 17, 2024.
