Avalon Corporate Wellbeing Programme Broughton Hall Estate
the art of being
Broughton Hall Estate Corporate Wellbeing | Days and Stays Corporate Wellbeing experiences on the Broughton Hall Estate are designed to nourish from the inside out. Our team provides expert guidance in sharing both ancient practices and innovatory techniques.We aim to equip your team with new skills and experiences to support deeper understanding of Wellbeing. During your stay we hope to empower your team to embody greater balance and health in everyday life.
We h a ve c re a te d a ra n g e o f C o r p o ra te We l l b e i n g D a y s to c o n n e c t to va r i o u s a s p e c t s o f c o n s c i o u s ex p l o ra t i o n a n d holistic health. O u r p ro g ra m m e s a re d e s i g n e d to a l l o w s p a c e fo r e m p l o ye e s to c o n n e c t w i t h t h e m s e l ve s fo r s e l f - d e ve l o p m e nt a n d s e l f - u n d e rs ta n d i n g , to e a c h ot h e r fo r h a r m o n i o u s , h a p p y b u s i n e s s l i fe a n d to n a t u re to fe e l i n s p i re d , h e a l e d a n d re p l e n i s h e d b y t h e n a t u ra l w o r l d . We c a n h e l p a l i g n w i t h t h e i n d i v i d u a l et h o s a n d i nte re s t s o f yo u r c o m p a n y to c re a te t h e m o s t p e r fe c t s ta y, to f i t t h e p re s e nt n e e d s o f yo u r c o m p a n y. C re a te h a l f d a y s , f u l l d a y s o r re s i d e nt i a l s ta y s a l o n g s i d e o u r va r i o u s a c c o m m o d a t i o n s o n t h e B ro u g hto n H a l l E s ta te .
“According to research, a healthy and happy workforce can reduce costs by ÂŁ1,200 per employee per year with reduced leave days caused sickness.â€?
Why Wellbeing? ‘ We l l b e i n g ’ i s a s ta te i n w h i c h w e a re a b l e to re a l i s e o u r p ote n t i a l a n d n a v i g a te t h e n o r m a l s t r e s s e s o f l i f e a t h o m e a n d p r o f e s s i o n a l l y i n a p r o d u c t i v e , h a p p y w a y. C o r p o r a t e We l l b e i n g i s c h a n g i n g f a s t . E m p l o y e e s a t t o p b l u e c h i p c o m p a n i e s w i t h w e l l b e i n g s u p p o r t a r e f o u n d t o b e m o r e e f f i c i e n t w h e n h a p p i e r. S i m p l e a s t h a t . I n f a c t e m p l o y e r s i n c r e a s e profitability by 40% and their profit margins improve by 40-50% when wellbeing practices a r e i n p l a c e ( Fo r b e s 2 0 1 7 ) . We l l b e i n g i s c re a te d t h ro u g h t h e h o l i s t i c b a l a n c i n g o f t h e va r i o u s a s p e c t s o f t h e m u l t i d i m e n s i o n a l s e l f; p hys i ca l , m e nta l , s o c i a l , s p i r i t u a l a n d e m ot i o n a l . A h o l i s t i c a p p ro a c h to we l l b e i n g co m e s fro m t h e b e l i e f t h a t a l l a s p e c t s a re i nte rco n n e c te d . M ea n i n g we ca n wo r k o n o u r ove ra l l h ea l t h a n d we l l b e i n g s i m u l ta n e o u s l y a n d i n m a ny ways. C u r re nt l y t h e m a n a g e m e nt o f i l l h ea l t h i s rea c t i ve by n a t u re . I t i s g e n e ra l l y h e l d t h a t co r p o ra te s s p e n d to o m u c h t i m e o n m a n a g i n g t h e s i c k a n d n ot e n o u g h o n p reve nt i o n . We l l b e i n g i s h o l i s t i c a l l y i n c l u s i v e , p re v e n ta t i v e m e d i c i n e a n d i s t h e n e w p a ra d i g m fo r health management.
We l l b e i n g a t A v a l o n c r e a t e s : •
E n h a n c e d c o m m u n i c a t i o n : B o n d i n g t h ro u g h te a m b u i l d i n g e x p e r i e n c e s to s u p p o r t b et te r c o m m u n i c a t i o n .
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E d u c a t i o n : G i v e y o u r te a m n e w ‘ l i fe n a v i g a t i o n to o l s ’ i n a n u r t u r i n g s p a c e to b a l a n c e a n d m a n a g e t h e s t re s s e s o f l i fe a n d w o r k .
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I n s p i ra t i o n : H e l p e m p l o y e e s to i m p ro v e d i e t s , p h y s i c a l h e a l t h a n d m e n ta l h e a l t h i n t u r n c re a t i n g h a p p i e r e m p l o y e e s - a n d l e s s s i c k d a y s !
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T i m e : R e s t , c o n te m p l a t i o n a n d re l a x a t i o n i n a p e a c e f u l , i n s p i r i n g a n d s u p portive space enhances wellbeing on all levels.
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M o t i v a t i o n : G e n e ra te e n t h u s i a s m a n d re v i ta l i ze d c o m m i t m e n t to b u s i n e s s goals.
Return on Investment Where employees were found to be happy being at work - there was a 44% increase in profitability. Where employers were found to be inspired at work - there was a 125% increase in profitability (Forbes 2017). Interestingly the more a company invests in health of employees the healthier employees perceive their health to be….
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Influences perce ption of their o wn good health Decreases experience of pain Speeds up recover y from illness Reduces ne gative coping strate gies such as high levels of alcohol or medication consumption Reduces sickness absenteeism R e d u c e s m e n t a l h e a l t h p r o bl e m s s u c h a s d e p r e s s i o n
“To become a modern and dynamic organisation able to retain a competitive edge and function optimally there is no longer a question of ‘if ’ we should invest in Corporate Wellbeing the question is how?”
Option 1 | Connect to Yourself Rest & Restore A n i d ea l s ta r t for your first day on the sanctuary of the Broughton Hall Estate. Re j u ve n a te yo u r tea m w i t h a focus on releasing tension from the physical and mental bodies in a g e nt l e wa y. S p e n d t i m e relaxing in the Avalon Facilities; the Clear Pool and Hydro-Thermal S u i te . F i n d s p a ce to re s t a nd experience stillness during our deeply restorative Sound Bath M e d i ta t i o n . O p e n a n d co n n ect to the body with the releasing practice of Yin Yoga. T h i s p ro g ra m m e eases you into your stay with us; helping to slow down the pace of life a n d f i n d s p a ce a n d ca l m within. These gentle, simple practices are not to be underestimated ; h e l p i n g you a nd your tea m s h i ft fro m b u sy l i ves into a n ew, settle d an d peace fu l.
Example Day *Please note for mat depends on g roup size
9.00 - 9.30
Arrival Tea & Juice | Introduction to Day and Avalon.
9.30 – 13.00
Hydro-Thermal Suite, Clear Pool, Meditation Pod. Time to relax in the Avalon Facilities. Fresh towels, robes, slippers, herbal tea, filtered water, lockers and naturopathic inspired snacks to be included. - Optional Somadome Experiences (N.B. 25 minutes per person). T he Somadome is an individual guided meditation session with Binaural Beats, Colour T herapy, Mycro cr ystalline Tiles. Meditaitons are personalised for individual intentions; the Somadome calms the ner vous system, entrains the brainwaves into relaxed, meditative states and clears the subtle energ y bodies. - Optional Massages and Treatments: One-to-one Massages and T herapies taken during this time.
13.00 - 14.00
Nourishing naturopathic lunch in our Bistro Utopia in the Hopkins Room.
14.00 - 15.30
Sound Bath + Guided Relaxation: The group is taken on a journey of ethereal sounds to discover a sense of inner peace.
15.30 - 17.00
Choice between either Yin Yoga, a very restorative, gentle yoga suitable for all body types and experiences or a Meditative Walk with Forest Bathing to connect to nature led by a member of the Avalon Team.
Option 2 | Connect to Your Body Nourishing through Nutrition: Ways to Support a Healthy Body Yo u a re w h a t you eat! Deep down everyone knows it… Our food affects how we fe e l d a y to d a y a n d g rea tly impact s ou r overal l h ea lth. T he re is a fast growing global move m e nt sup p o r ted by l ea d i n g m e d ical professionals demonstrating that eating wholesome, organic, m i n d f u l l y s o u rce d fo o d s i s paramount to our Wellbeing. T h e Ava l o n Tea m and our inspiring Nutritionists will take you on a journey of how to b e s t s u p p o r t a n d n o u rish your body – helping your team to reach full potential. Invaluable to o l s a n d i n s p i r i n g i n fo r m ation will be shared which can then be drawn upon for life.
Example Day *Please note for mat depends on g roup size
9.00 - 9.30
Arrival Tea & Juice | Introduction to Day and Avalon.
9.30 – 10.30
Mindful Vinyasa Flow; Connecting to the parts of the body with a focus on cleansing and detoxification.
10.30 - 11.00
M or n i n g res torat i ve tea and healthy snacks.
11.00 - 13.00
N u t r i t i o n Ta l k Pa r t 1 : T h e E s s e nt i a l s . S i m p l e w a y s to ke e p yo u rs e l f h e a l t hy ; c o m m o n p ro b l e m s w i t h i n t h e m o d e r n fo o d s .
13.00 - 14.00
Naturopathic Lunch in the Hopkins Room at our bistro Utopia.
14.00 - 16.00
Nutrition Talk Part 2: Supporting the Adrenals and Immune System . H ow to s u ppor t you r body u n de r stre ss and eat with the seasons.
16.00 - 18.00
Ti m e fo r wa l k i n g , fo rest bathin g, optional Fire Te m ple ex pe rie n ce .
Option 3 | Connect to Peace Finding Balance in Ever yday Life ‘Connect to Peace’ focuses on sharing important life skills in order to manage day-to-day challenges in the workplace and at home with greater ease. Gaining greater awareness of the monkey mind and learning the cope with pressures of life can support mental health by reducing anxiety, stress or worry. The ability to be grounded in the present moment with the wisdom to take life lightly can help states of peace and satisfaction to flourish.
Example Day *Please note for mat depends on g roup size
9.00 - 9.30
Arrival Tea & Juice | Introduction to Day and Avalon.
9.30 – 11.00
Introduction to Mindfulness.
11.00 - 11.15
M or n i n g res torat i ve tea and healthy snacks.
11.15 - 13.00
M e d i ta t i o n & M i n d f u l n e s s A c t i v i t i e s | O pt i o n o f Yo g a N i d ra Naturopathic Lunch in the Hopkins Room at our bistro Utopia.
13.00 - 14.00
Naturopathic Lunch in the Hopkins Room at our bistro Utopia.
14.00 - 15.00
Mindful Walk and Forest Bathing; using Nature as a tool to connect to peace.
15.00 - 16.00
Sound Bath + Guided Meditation.
16.00 - 17.00
Silent integration time in the Meditation Pod or reading from Avalon’s Conscious Library.
Option 4 | Connect to Nature Back to Nature; Rene w Your Mind, Body & Spirit You only need to go out on a short walk in nature after a challenging day to feel the immediate effects of nature. Connecting with the earth is healing and rejuvenating for all aspects of our being; bringing a sense of inspiration and calm contentedness. This day is designed to spark a sense of childlike joy and wonder, as we focus on connecting with the natural world. Return back to the elements to enjoy the freedom and abundance of nature.
Example Day *Please note for mat depends on g roup size
9.00 - 9.30
Arrival Tea & Juice | Introduction to Day and Avalon.
9.30 – 12.30
Fo ra g i n g fo r S e a s o n a l Fo o d s a s yo u ex p l o re t h e E s ta te w i t h o u r ve r y o w n h o u s e fo ra g e r, C ra i g Wo r re l l . Le a r n a b o u t e d i b l e a n d p o i s o n o u s p l a n t s , p l u s t h e b e n e f i t s o f e a t i n g w i l d fo o d s !
12.30 - 14.30
G a t h e r i n g to g et h e r fo r a W i l d Fe a s t a t t h e F i re Te m p l e , c o o k i n g u p y o u r fo ra g e d p l a n t s .
14.30 - 15.00
S p e n d t i m e h a n g i n g o u t Fo re s t B a t h i n g i n o u r s p e c i a l wo o d l a n d h a m m o c k s , d e s i g n e d fo r g ro u p s to e n j oy to g et h e r.
15.00 - 17.00
Options of Bush Craft at the Fire Temple, Yin Yoga to open the Root Chakra and Connect to Energy of the Earth or Wild Swimming.
Option 5 | Connect to Movement Feeling Free in the Body Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Pilates are beautiful forms of exercise with a difference. Taught by our exceptional team these mindful classes are based on traditional ancient healing techniques. Taking you through slow, meditative and therapeutic poses to more flowing, energizing movements. Restoring, cleansing, strengthening and detoxifying the entire system to reach new levels of harmony. This day is suitable for all levels of experience and demonstrates how incorporating movement into everyday life can create a greater sense of all-round wellbeing and peace within the body-mind. So much of our Western lifestyle is spent in linear and seated movement. Our team will share the benefits of these ancient practices such as boosting brain function, working with intention and gaining the ability to respond to difficult situations with greater ease, thus decreasing reactivity under pressure. Experience the beautiful feeling of movement meditation, finding fluidity and freedom in the body.
Example Day *Please note for mat depends on g roup size
9.00 - 9.30
Arrival Tea & Juice | Introduction to Day and Avalon.
9.30 – 11.00
M i n d f u l V i n ya s a F l o w. T h e g ro u p i s g u i d e d t h ro u g h o n t h e h e a l t h b e n e f i t s o f p ra c t i c i n g yo g a t h ro u g h t h e c l a s s .
11.00 - 11.30
M o r n i n g re s to ra t i v e te a a n d n a t u ro p a t h i c s n a c k s .
11.30 - 12.45
Sound Bath + Guided Meditation. The group is taken on a journey of ethereal sounds to discover a sense of inner peace.
12.45 - 14.00
Naturopathic Lunch in the Hopkins Room at our bistro Utopia.
14.00 - 15.30
Tai Chi, Yin Yoga or Pilates
15.30 - 16.00
Mindful Walk + Forest Bathing led by a member of the Avalon Team
16.00 - 17.00
Tea served in the Relaxation Room, Reading from Avalon’s Conscious Library and Silent Sitting in the Meditation Pod.
Option 6 | Connect to Your Purpose Finding Vision Keeping up with this everchanging, technological age means we have to move quickly. Sometimes it helps to slow down, reflect and recalibrate in order to be sucessful. Use this day to get in touch with your team and your values as a company. This day is designed to help your team find the time to consider where you are at and where you want to be. To remain innovative and successful a team needs to be moving in the same direction. Help your team become increasingly harmonious; to find clarity and ease, achieve goals with focused direct intention.
Example Day *Please note for mat depends on g roup size
9.00 - 9.30
Arrival Tea & Juice | Introduction to Day and Avalon.
9.30 – 12.30
I n s p i ra t i o n a l , M ot i va t i o n a l Ta l k a n d Te a m B u i l d i n g A c t i v i t i e s w i t h G l e n M c C o y, a l e a d i n g G l o b a l B u s i n e s s C o a c h . A s e s s i o n s p e c i f i c a l l y ta i l o re d to t h e n e e d s o f yo u r c o m p a n y. B re a k w i t h h e r b a l te a a n d n a t u ro p a t h i c s n a c k s i n c l u d e d .
12.30 - 14.00
N a t u ro p a t h i c Lu n c h i n t h e H o p k i n s Ro o m a t o u r b i s t ro U to p i a .
14.00 - 15.30
Guided Visualization & Intention Setting led by house Clinical Hypnotherapist, Amy Brown. A session tailored to your individual goals or needs as a company.
15.30 - 17.30
Team Challenge: Work as a team to complete a creative challenge in a fun adventure on the sanctuary of the Estate. *Option for Social Profiling in small g roups with feedback on individual character profiles. Play to your strengths as a company; lear n how to react best to colleagues and work with personality and working differences.