Free Wellness Program To Offer Movement, Mindfulness and More

“A majority of those who responded to our first employee wellness survey requested free physical wellness programs, and it was also important the offerings were both live and on-demand,” said UC San Diego Employee Wellness Program Manager Teresa Guglielmo. “Bright Breaks can be accessed nearly anywhere and anytime via a computer or a smartphone, and optional wellness challenges provide an extra bit of community, fun and support.”

There are Bright Breaks for every interest—from face yoga to high intensity training—where faculty and staff can take a break to move, breathe, stretch and learn how to eat better. Guglielmo noted that her team of wellness ambassadors tested the program for a week and their feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Pilot testers especially liked the variety of class formats and instructors, the easy navigation of the website and the option to link to outlook calendars to book breaks in advance.

The majority of sessions are live and during the work week, Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is also a full library of hundreds of on-demand sessions available. For those interested in an extra bit of accountability, social connection or friendly competition, wellness challenges are part of the program. Teams can participate in challenges together or arrange to do certain sessions as a group.

“We believe this program is a great fit to satisfy what employees are asking for in terms of wellness programs, and I think it could have significant impact,” said Guglielmo. “We would love to see people taking more breaks, moving more, rising to wellness challenges and taking steps to improve their health.”

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