Wayne County Employee Health Clinic Lunch n’ Learn Opportunity
Lunchtime Chair Yoga
Wednesday, August 6th
11am and 12 pm sessions
Both sessions will be held in the Commissioners Meeting room on the top floor of the Administration Building.
(Wednesday is also food truck day, as a reminder, Tommy’s Classic American Food truck will be in the parking lot)
We are considering offering lunch chair yoga opportunities, if you can’t make the brown bag but want to let us know you would like more details, email me at wellnessnurse@wayneohio.org, ask to get on the list, and let us know you would be interested in a weekly lunch chair yoga session.
There will be an out of pocket cost for future chair yoga sessions. This one will be free on August 6th. Please, come join us for more information and details of classes, that can be offered, in a lunch setting also some education on stress and self-care.
Chair yoga has emerged as a revolutionary and inclusive wellness solution, perfectly suited for the modern workplace. Here’s a closer look at why chair yoga is more relevant than ever for both employees and employers in 2025.
Exploring the Benefits of Chair Yoga
1. Mental Health First
Mental health continues to dominate wellness priorities. Chair yoga is an accessible tool to help employees manage stress, anxiety, and burnout. How chair yoga helps? By slowing down the breathing and encouraging mindfulness, it helps employees bringing down stress levels.
2. Hybrid and Remote Friendly
As companies continue to navigate the hybrid work model, finding effective wellness solutions is crucial. Chair yoga is a versatile practice that can be adapted to any setting, whether it’s an office, a home office, or a co-working space.
3. Reduces Body Pain
We are sitting more than ever! It can lead to discomfort for desk-bound employees. Chair yoga addresses the physical strain of long sitting. Relieves tension in the neck, shoulders, and lower back.
4. Boosting Brainpower
Did you know that movement can enhance cognitive function? Chair yoga stimulates blood flow to the brain, improving focus, memory, and creativity. It’s a simple yet effective way to sharpen your mind.
5. Work-Life Balance Champion
Finding a balance between work and personal life can be tough. Chair yoga provides a quick and effective way to recharge. It helps reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being.
6. Inclusive Wellness for All:
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are major focal points in 2025. Chair yoga is an inclusive practice that caters to people of all ages, fitness levels, and abilities. It’s a great way to foster a sense of community and well-being in the workplace.
7. Happy Employees, Thriving Company
A healthy workforce is a productive workforce. By incorporating chair yoga into your workplace wellness program, you can improve employee morale, reduce absenteeism, and boost overall job satisfaction.
Chair yoga is a simple yet powerful tool to improve employee well-being and overall workplace culture. By incorporating chair yoga into your daily routine, you can experience numerous benefits, including reduced stress, improved focus, and better physical health.
👉 Ready to experience the benefits of chair yoga firsthand? We will be having a Brown Bag Lunch with local Joie Schmitz. Joie Schmitz is a Wooster, Ohio-based yoga, mindfulness and wellness instructor, known for classes that challenge both body and mind. She has an RYT-500 advanced teaching certification through the Yoga Alliance accredited Jivan Yoga Teacher Training Program at Baltimore Yoga Village, and continuing education credits for Yoga for Kids through YoKid, Yoga for Arthritis and Special Populations, Mental Health and Wellness through Yoga Medicine and Functional Anatomy through Yoga Medicine. Joie loves to travel the world practicing and teaching yoga, and finding new ways to share the power of yoga, fitness, mindfulness and wellness with others.