Last week, on Thursday 15th August, Performance in People (PiP) celebrated National Relaxation Day.
National Relaxation Day encourages us to slow down and unwind. It's a day to focus on taking care of ourselves and taking a moment to relax. We all need a break from the fast-paced and often hectic lifestyles we live!
Did you know… National Relaxation Day was introduced by Sean Moeller in 1985, who was only nine years old at the time! He wanted to create a day that was dedicated to stress relief and giving everyone an opportunity to take a collective sigh as we release whatever it is we've been holding onto.
Beach Yoga
PiP are lucky enough to be just a few minutes’ walk from the beach, and with the beautiful sunny weather we thought it would be a prime moment to hold a morning beach Yoga session before work. It was a serene moment of calmness – the perfect way to start the day. Thank you to Susan at Lotus Tree Yoga for running the class!
Relaxation Room
Back at HQ, one of our rooms was converted into a tranquil relaxation room. A peaceful place to relax during lunch and break times with mood lighting, comfy seating/bean bags, blankets, colouring, bracelet making, calming music and aromatic diffusers.
Staff Treats
There was also a little gift from PiP left on everyone’s desk that morning, which included delightful relaxation themed items such as chocolate, fidget toys/crafts, and an aromatherapy shower steamer.
Raffle & Lucky Dip for WightAID
A lucky dip and raffle prize draw was held, raising £284 for WightAID – a foundation that supports charitable projects that benefit people living on the Isle of Wight. Raffle prizes included an extra day annual leave, a weekend hot tub rental and an advanced massage treatment (Thank you Cheryl Chapman and Wight Rentals for the prize donations!).
Thank you to everyone who supported and joined in on our relaxation day!
