Free wellness program for exercise, mindfulness and more

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

There are Bright Breaks for every interest—from facial 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 the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Pilot testers particularly liked the variety of course formats and instructors, the easy navigation of the website, and the ability to link to Outlook calendars to book breaks in advance.

Most sessions take place live and during the working week, Monday to Friday from 5am to 7pm. A full library of hundreds of on-demand sessions is also available. For those interested in a little more responsibility, social connection or friendly competition, wellness challenges are part of the program. Teams can participate in challenges together or meet as a group for specific sessions.

“We believe this program is excellent at meeting employee wellness program needs, and I think it could have a significant impact,” Guglielmo said. “We would like to see people taking more breaks, moving more, tackling wellbeing challenges and taking action to improve their health.”

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