In a rapidly changing professional environment, companies are looking for new ways to engage, support, and bring their teams together. The era of hybrid working, the proliferation of virtual meetings, and increased daily stress have created a new reality: employees no longer want to just work in an office, they want an experience. An experience that values their well-being, their energy, their mental health, and their cohesion with their colleagues.
This is precisely what a wellness day organized in a multipurpose space such as Espaces Waverly offers. By combining yoga, sports activities, active breaks, and work time in one place, a company can offer its employees much more than just a team outing: a day that recharges, brings people together, and transforms.
In this article, we will explore why this type of day has become essential, how to structure it to create a real impact, and why a multifunctional space like Espaces Waverly is the ideal setting for organizing it.
Why organize a wellness day at work?
The concept of well-being in the workplace has evolved considerably. Once seen as a bonus, it is now recognized as an essential pillar of modern, people-oriented management. Several factors explain this change.
A response to stress and mental overload
Mental load is increasing in most teams: multiple projects, ubiquitous digital tools, performance pressure, loneliness associated with remote working. A wellness day creates an intentional break in this cycle and offers a much-needed moment to breathe.
A way to reconnect teams
Hybrid working arrangements have distanced colleagues from one another. However, trust, communication, and creativity stem from meaningful human interaction. A wellness day is the perfect opportunity to rebuild these connections.
A productivity lever
Contrary to popular belief, a well-rested, energized, and connected team is more productive than a team that works nonstop without breaks. Well-being is not a waste of time: it is an investment.
A competitive advantage for attracting and retaining talent
New generations are very sensitive to corporate culture and the importance placed on mental health. Offering a healthy environment and wellness initiatives helps strengthen the employer brand.
The tangible benefits for employees and the company
Organizing a wellness day goes far beyond the pleasure of enjoying a break from routine. Its benefits are tangible.
Stress reduction
Yoga and meditation help activate diaphragmatic breathing, which reduces cortisol, the stress hormone. Even a single session can be enough to release accumulated tension.
Improved physical health
Sport and active movement prevent posture-related pain, reduce sedentary lifestyles, and improve blood circulation. This has a direct impact on energy levels and concentration.
Strengthening cohesion
Playing sports together creates memories, laughter, and sometimes even little challenges. Hierarchical barriers come down and human relationships become more natural.
Stimulating creativity
A change of environment sparks new ideas. After a yoga session or breathing workshop, minds are clearer, more open, and more creative.
Commitment and satisfaction
Employees feel valued when their company invests in their well-being. This boosts their motivation and loyalty.
How to structure a complete and dynamic wellness day
A wellness day should be balanced, fluid, and tailored to the comfort level of participants. The idea is not to impose an intensive program, but to offer a variety of activities that allow employees to feel good, get moving, and connect with each other.
Here’s how to imagine a typical day.
1. A gentle opening
Starting the day with a gentle yoga session or guided meditation sets the tone. It helps refocus teams from the outset and creates a calm and positive atmosphere.
2. Dynamic physical activity
Depending on the company’s preferences, this could be a light workout, a tailored boot camp, a cardio workshop, or a multisport activity. The goal is to have fun, work up a sweat, and let off some steam in a relaxed atmosphere.
3. A workshop focused on well-being
This could be a lecture on stress management, a breathing workshop, a mindfulness session, a segment on postural health, or nutrition advice. The idea is to offer concrete tools that are easy to reuse.
4. A moment of collaborative work
After physical activity, minds are clearer. This is the ideal time for a brainstorming session, an ideation workshop, or a strategic team meeting. Discussions flow more smoothly and are more creative.
5. A social break
A lunch, a nutritious snack, or simply a moment to chat allows employees to strengthen the bonds they have formed during the day. This informal moment is just as important as more formal activities.
6. A relaxing activity to end the day
Restorative yoga, meditation, guided stretching, or simply a period of relaxation. This allows participants to end the day gently and leave with a calm state of mind.
Why choose Espaces Waverly to organize a wellness day?
Not all companies have access to a place where they can exercise, relax, and work in an inspiring setting. That’s what makes Espaces Waverly so unique for a wellness day.
A versatile event space
Waverly’s modular rooms can accommodate workshops, conferences, yoga, and even light sports activities, without the need to change locations.
An exceptional multisport facility
Very few spaces in the city offer a rooftop multisport field. This is a huge advantage: the fresh air, open space, and outdoor atmosphere give physical activities a whole new feel. Whether it’s boot camp, light soccer, circuit training, or morning workouts, it’s an incomparable asset.
Modern and functional workspaces
After the activities, teams can settle into the meeting rooms and workspaces to continue their day. Transitions are smooth and natural.
An atmosphere that fosters creativity
Bright, welcoming, and designed with a modern feel, Waverly is a place where ideas flow freely. Teams feel comfortable as soon as they enter the space, which directly influences the quality of their discussions.
An accessible location
Located in the heart of Mile End, Espaces Waverly is easily accessible for teams coming from anywhere in Montreal, whether by public transportation or by car.
Examples of possible activities for your wellness day
To help companies plan their day, here are some examples of activities that work particularly well in a venue such as Espaces Waverly.
Vinyasa or Hatha Yoga
Ideal at the start or end of the day, to strengthen, stretch, and reconnect with your breathing.
Lightweight boot camp on the roof
A workout accessible to everyone, focused on fun and energy, perfect for energizing the team.
Mindful Breathing Workshop
To learn stress-relief techniques that you can use even at the office.
Mini multisport tournament
Fun games, friendly challenges, team sports: perfect for creating shared memories.
Conference on mental health in the workplace
To offer practical tools that are easy to understand and suitable for everyday use.
Nutritious break or healthy lunch
To encourage a balanced diet and support energy throughout the day.
How to maximize the impact of this day
A wellness day is all the more effective when it is well prepared.
Communicate the intention
Explaining why the company is organizing this day helps employees feel involved and valued.
Adjust the intensity level
Offering options for all levels ensures that everyone feels comfortable and involved.
Create an inclusive environment
Avoid performance, encourage enjoyment, value voluntary participation: the goal is relaxation, not perfectionism.
Integrate tracking
Inviting employees to share their feelings after the day allows you to adjust future initiatives and strengthen their impact.
A day that leaves a lasting impression
This type of day is not just a one-off event. It influences team dynamics, collective energy, commitment, and even productivity over the weeks that follow. Employees leave with concrete tools, better relationships with their colleagues, a clearer mind, and the memory of a company that genuinely cares about their well-being.
With its modern, versatile, and welcoming spaces, as well as its unique multi-sport roof, Espaces Waverly offers the ideal setting for a wellness day that will leave a lasting impression on your teams and strengthen your corporate culture.