Wellness
Twenty ways to incorporate wellness in your business event
AS WE INCORPORATE WELLNESS MORE INTO OUR LIVES AND BUSINESS OBJECTIVES , BUSINESS EVENTS ( BE ) SYDNEY SHARES 20 IDEAS TO HELP YOU INCORPORATE WELLNESS ACTIVITIES INTO YOUR BUSINESS EVENT
S et wellness goals Let your delegates know that you are incorporating wellness goals and activities into your conference programme in the pre-registration communications . When you create your conference app , consider incorporating those goals into the content and set up notifications to remind delegates to book their place in wellness sessions and to use the wellness-focused facilities you have created .
Add a wellness speaker to your programme Consider a wellness speaker in your agenda . Care is an underlying theme in many events , so why not bring it to the surface with a wellness focused speaker . Topics could include wellness in workplaces , self-care in leadership , managing mental health issues and creating work-life balance .
Start with guided meditation Incorporate a daily guided meditation into the programme . A short , guided meditation at the start of the day ’ s session can help delegates focus on the objective of the conference , creating a mindful mindset .
Create a yarning circle In Sydney , we brought in Aboriginal elders to establish a yarning circle – traditionally a place where stories are shared . For us it was an opportunity for your delegates to connect with first nation Australians and share yarns about ancient traditions and modern-day protocols , and learn about the world ’ s oldest living culture in an authentic way .
Gift bags filled with relaxation Consider a wellness themed gift bag . Relaxing tea , an eye mask and bed socks , a voucher for a massage with a
Guided meditation : a good way to start the day
Right : Yarn circles can blend hands on experiences with some good chat
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local spa or soothing bath salts are just some ideas .
Offer guided runs , city walks , yoga and swims Invite delegates to book their place on guided runs ( or walks ) to explore your destination . Arrange a yoga class in a green space or perhaps a swim in a pool or beach ( if you have those of course ). Plan outdoor activities and breakfast for all levels of fitness for early morning before the conference begins so delegates can get into their activewear and have time to shower and change before they attend the sessions . Or , in the long summer days , at the end of the day before the social events kick in .
Choose light-filled spaces Choose venues where the meeting rooms and event spaces bring the light inside . Meeting rooms with floor to ceiling windows add natural light can be a mood enhancer . Even more , if there is green space or water views outside those windows this will also enhance the way delegates feel .
Access to the outdoors A venue where people can easily get outside into the fresh air between sessions is a no-brainer . Fresh air revives , as does a 10-minute dose of sunshine to boost vitamin D and
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