Webinars (live)
Live interactive webinars designed to support and empower employees.
| A full description of all the webinars is available underneath the webinar listings below. Scroll down the page to see the full descriptions of each webinar. CALL US ON 020 3303 0980 TO BOOK ANY WEBINARS OR EMAIL US AT info@relaxa.co.uk. Back Care Webinars (4 Webinars to select from) 1. Healthy Workstations in a Hybrid environment (Home & Office) 2. Preventing back pain & RSI working at home & in the office 3. The importance of maintaining a good posture at all times in the office / home 4. Manual Handling Keeping Healthy (12 Webinars to select from) 1. Know Your Numbers 2. Women’s Health and Wellbeing 3. Understanding and Navigating the Menopause 4. Breast Cancer awareness 5. Cervical and Ovarian Cancer Awareness 6. Men’s Health and Wellbeing 7. The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Heart 8. Understanding Diabetes 9. Dementia & Alzheimer’s Awareness 10. Stroke Awareness & Prevention 11. Sun Awareness and Protecting Yourself Against Skin Cancer 12. Bowel Cancer Awareness Mental Health, Stress and Mental Wellbeing (13 Webinars to select from) 1. Building Resilience 2. Mental Wellbeing Maintenance 3. Mental Health in Men 4. Mental Health and the Menopause 5. Developing a Positive Attitude 6. What is stress & Practical Skills and Techniques to Manage Stress 7. Mindfulness for Health and Wellbeing 8. Relaxation Techniques, Meditation and visualisation to reduce stress 9. Sleeping Well and how to de-stress 10. Learning the basics of Meditation and visualisation 11. Boosting Self-Esteem and the importance of Positive thinking 12. How to avoid burnout and achieve work-life balance 13. How to be more productive when working both at Home and in the workplace Workplace and People Skills (5 Webinars to select from) 1. Navigate Change 2. The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace 3. Neurodiversity in the workplace 4. Grief and Bereavement: looking after ourselves and each other when the worst happens 5. Developing Confidence and Assertiveness in the workplace Financial Wellbeing Skills (3 Webinars to select from) 1. The Fundamentals of Financial Wellbeing 2. Money and Mental Health 3. Keeping Track – Managing debt and Your Budget Diet and Nutrition (11 Webinars to select from) 1. Getting Back on Track with Health/nutrition 2. Maximising Nutrition on a Budget 3. Boosting Your immune System During Winter 4. Nutrition and keeping a Healthy Heart 5. Boosting brain power and the impact on your mood 6. A Guide to Nutrition for Women 7. Nutrition and balancing your diet 8. Boosting your energy levels through nutrition 9. Nutrition for Managing Stress 10. 8 tips for eating well 11. Reading your food labels LIVE Online Fitness Classes (2 Classes/ Webinars to select from) 1. Introduction to Seated Yoga at work 2. Introduction to Chair Pilates at work BACK CARE WEBINARS (50-minute sessions) Healthy Workstations in a Hybrid Environment (Home and Office) This webinar shows you how it is equally important to ensure that your workspace is set up correctly both at home and in the office. Many people although might have had a correct set up in the office, have tend to let this lapse more when working from home. This webinar will show you how in a few quick simple steps you can ensure you minimise back issues due to working postures when Hybrid working: – Workstation health risks explained (musculoskeletal disorders) – What is the correct set up when working both at home and in the office? – Seated posture and chair set-up – Pain prevention stretches and exercises – Q & A’s Preventing back pain & RSI working at home & in the office The 60-minute preventing Back Pain and RSI (repetitive strain injury) webinar is designed to build awareness and understanding of common risks and causes of back pain and RSI in the working environment . Its purpose is to build worker awareness and understanding of common risks and causes of back pain and RSI in the working environment – whether that be at home or in the office. In addition attendees receive details of effective pain prevention and management techniques. – Back pain and causes – RSI and causes – The spine and other important structures – Posture (muscles, flexibility and correction basics) – Chair set up and workstation set up – Equipment features and set-up (substitutions you may have at home) – Preventing and managing pain – Q & A’s The importance of maintaining a good posture at all times working in the office / home This webinar shows how posture can help reduce pain and discomfort with a few easy to implement techniques. It is crucial to ensure that our workspaces are set up effectively and that our homework station in addition to our office workstation also suits our postural needs to avoid aches and pain. This workshop looks at posture and discusses how we can improve our posture at work (at home and in the office). This workshop takes participants through some of the common postural mistakes made when seated and provides practical advice on how to set up a healthy home work environment correctly. Participants will gain an understanding of: – The importance of good posture – Correct seated posture and setting up your chair at home – Improving and strengthening your posture – Protecting your posture (work routines, stress) – The importance of regular breaks and work routines – Postural stretches and exercises – Pain prevention stretches and exercises to incorporate into your working day – Q & A’s KEEPING HEALTHY (50-minute sessions) Know Your Numbers This live webinar provides essential knowledge and the practical tools to reduce your health risks and lead to a healthier lifestyle. The odds are high that you know someone who has had a heart attack or who has been diagnosed with high blood pressure or high cholesterol. In this webinar, you will learn about your health numbers for cholesterol, blood pressure and BMI (body mass index). These numbers are an important part of keeping healthy and can often be the key to identifying various health risks or more serious conditions such as heart disease etc. Learn more about the health markers and the lifestyle changes that can help reduce various health risks and improve your general health. Women’s Health and Wellbeing This webinar will inform and educate female employees to help them manage their health and wellness. The session will cover crucial information and guidance about women’s health issues and concerns and provide practical advice on how to live a healthier lifestyle. The webinar will also cover: – Coping with your body changes through the years – Breast and ovarian, cervical cancer – awareness and prevention – All about the Menopause – Heart Health and reducing the risks of heart disease – Healthy eating for women – Cholesterol – Reducing the risks of Osteoporosis and diabetes – Dealing with stress – Healthy eating for women – The importance of exercise Understanding and Navigating Menopause The menopausal transition causes serious symptoms for 1 in 4 women. This webinar will provide a clear understanding of exactly what happens to your body and your hormones both in the lead up to, and at the menopause, and how to deal with menopause both at home and in the workplace. The webinar will discuss: – What is Menopause: women’s hormonal patterns throughout life – Symptoms associated with menopause – How to support your body for a smoother and easier transition into this phase of life. – What is HRT? – Nutrition and lifestyle tips to help energy levels, mood and overall health Breast Cancer Awareness Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and can affect anyone. It’s most common in women over the age of 50, although it can develop in younger people, so it’s important to be breast aware no matter your age or gender. This webinar will look at: – Breast Cancer : Facts and Stats – What is Breast Cancer? – Structure of the breasts – Breast cancer signs and symptoms – Being Breast Aware: How to check your breasts and what to look and feel for – When to see your GP – How breast cancer is diagnosed and treated. – Risk factors that can increase or reduce your risk of breast cancer. Cervical and Ovarian cancer awareness Cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer in women under 35 affecting over 3000 people every year in the UK. However, Regular screening (smear tests) can prevent cervical cancer especially when diagnosed early and is the key to preventing and treating cervical cancer. This webinar will look at: – What is cervical and ovarian cancer? – Possible causes – Awareness of the signs & symptoms – How cervical /ovarian cancer be diagnosed early? – Risk factors associated with ovarian cancer – What is HPV? Vaccination and screening – Cervical Screening: the importance of regular check ups – Reducing the risks of Cervical and ovarian cancer – Healthy eating and the importance of exercise – What treatments options are available? Men’s Health and Wellbeing This webinar is designed to increase awareness of health issues that men are prone to. Its aim is to give male employees the information they need to make healthy and informed choices and changes to their lifestyle. Men (more than women) tend to ignore health issues and are often less likely to get checked or seek out health information. Participants will gain an understanding of: – The importance of self-examination in cancer prevention – Prostate & testicular cancers – how to keep your prostate healthy – How can the ‘Male Menopause’ disrupt your life? – Dealing with fertility problems and impotence – Mental Health and dealing with stress – Diabetes – Heart Health and reducing the risks of heart disease – Healthy eating for men – The importance of exercise The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Heart It is now a well-known fact that in many cases heart disease can be prevented. This webinar shows how employees of all ages can look after their heart health and avoid cardiovascular disease. Participants will gain an understanding of: – What is heart disease and what causes it? – Statistics and facts on heart disease – How certain factors can contribute to Heart disease. – The effects of smoking – The importance of exercise – The effects of alcohol – Cholesterol – Too much salt – Practical steps employees can take to reduce their risk of heart disease – Bring down blood pressure – Reducing stress levels – Keeping your weight down Understanding Diabetes This webinar will raise awareness and empower individuals to make healthy choices. Learn the symptoms of the disease, understand your risk for pre-diabetes and diabetes, and discover strategies to manage your blood sugar . This webinar will discuss: – What is Diabetes? – Causes and symptoms of Diabetes – Who is at risk of type 2 Diabetes? – Who must make changes to their lifestyle to prevent Diabetes? – When to seek help from your doctor? Dementia & Alzheimer’s awareness webinar The word ‘dementia’ describes a group of symptoms that may include memory loss, difficulties with thinking, problem solving or language, and often changes in mood, perception or behaviour. Whilst dementia is not a normal part of the aging process, around 850,000 people in the UK today are living with dementia, therefore we may be called on to help support family, friends or neighbours. This webinar, which discuss the conditions linked to dementia and equip you with the tools to help support friends of family members. – What is dementia, signs and symptoms – Understanding dementia – Breaking the stigma around dementia – Learn what dementia is and facts about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias – Recognize the early signs of Alzheimer’s – Tips for communicating and interacting with a person who has dementia Stroke Awareness and Prevention On average, someone suffers a stroke every 5minutes in the UK and is which is one of the leading causes of death in the UK. Educating employees about stroke symptoms, recognising the early warning signs and understanding the underlying risk factors, can lead to quicker medical intervention, and empower you to potentially save lives and reduce the severity of long-term disability. – What are the main causes of stroke – What are the signs and symptoms of stroke? – Who is most at risk? – The importance of exercise and diet – The effects of alcohol and smoking – The importance of managing stress – Strategies to eliminate the risks Sun Awarenss and protecting yourself against skin cancer Learn prevention strategies that you and your family can use to reduce the risk of skin cancer. This webinar will review the most common types of skin cancer, and effective strategies for promoting prevention and early detection. The webinar will cover: – Staying safe in the sun and reducing the risk of skin cancer. – Causes of skin cancer – The effects of sun on your skin – How much is enough sun? – Safety precautions to prevent skin cancer? – When to seek help from your doctor Bowel Cancer Awareness Bowel cancer is a more common cancer than people think, but one in particular that people are embarrassed to seek help for or discuss with others. This webinar provides the opportunity to learn about the steps everyone can take to prevent bowel cancer ands the signs and symptoms to be aware of. The good news is that Bowel cancer is highly treatable, especially when detected early. The webinar will discuss: – signs and symptoms – learn about the most common symptoms – risk factors – discover what increases your risk – bowel cancer screening – the NHS bowel screening programme and the importance of taking part MENTAL HEALTH, STRESS AND WELLBEING WEBINARS (50-minute sessions) Building Resilience Resilience building allows you to increase your mental and emotional stamina so that you can bounce back when challenges arise. This workshop enables you to review your current coping strategies and mindset to help you identify what might be standing in the way of enhanced resilience, vitality and growth. Participants will gain an understanding of: – How stress impacts resilience? – Learn what it takes to become more resilient. – What might be affecting your resilience levels? – How to create your own resilience building roadmap Mental Wellbeing Maintenance Today’s busy 24/7 world can make it hard to find time for the rest and relaxation we need for both our physical and mental wellbeing. This webinar will show how to take time out to review how our busy lifestyles can impact our heath and look at ways to bring back your va va voom and zest for life. Learning how in slowing down we can connect again to what is important for our sense or worth and wellbeing and looking at ways changes can be easily introduced into your current lifestyle to aid this process. Participants will gain an understanding of: – The impact of stress and burnout on your physical and mental health? – Learn how to re-boot your system by creating your own mental wellbeing toolbox – The benefits of good support systems and asking for help when it is needed – How you can recharge your batteries and improve your mental and physical vitality. Mental Health in Men Raising awareness of mental health issues in general is always important but this webinar will discuss how mental health affects men in particular. Whilst men and women both experience mental health problems, men tend to struggle with expressing their emotions and are far less likely to reach out and therefore get help. This webinar will look at the following aspects of Men’s Mental Health: – Awareness of the broader types of Mental Illness. – How Mental Illness can affect the individual – Recognising mental ill-health at home, in friends and in the workplace. – Being more confident in helping someone struggling with mental well-being. – Realise that it is OK to be not OK. – Understanding how the notion of masculinity can sometimes be unhelpful. – Be more aware of what help is available. Mental Health & the Menopause Everybody experiences menopause differently. The changes to your hormones during perimenopause and menopause can impact your mental health. You might be feeling this way because of the hormonal changes that are happening in your body, but some physical changes that occur during menopause can also affect the way you feel about yourself, your confidence and self-esteem. This webinar will look at a range of different treatment options that you can consider to help the psychological and emotional changes you may experience during perimenopause and menopause. This webinar will look at: – Taboos that still exist around stigma and shame of the menopause – The impact on identity and sense of loss. – Affect on relationships due to changes in intimacy – Tips and advice on how to cope with changes in sleep patterns, lack of confidence and anxiety. – How CBT can help challenge negative thought patterns – How small changes in lifestyle choices can make a big impact – Adjustments that can be considered in the workplace to help cope with anxiety, low mood, fatigue and loss of confidence. Developing a Positive Attitude This webinar will help you to better understand the power of positive thinking. The workshop explores what positive thinking is and identifies the essential elements that go towards developing the skill of positive thinking. You will also explore practical tips for how to apply positive thinking in your own life and how the power of positive thought can impact upon your life. Participants will gain an understanding of: – What is positive thinking, how it impacts and how to develop it – How does positive thought affect your mind and body? – Staying positive during periods of stress – Effective techniques for changing attitudes – How to change negatives into positives – Tips for remaining positive What is Stress & Practical Skills and Techniques to Manage Stress For many people, everyday stress builds to a level that seems too hard to handle. Pressures mount as you try to meet the demands of family and work. This webinar aims to give you the tools you need to cope with the stress in your life and teaches easy and practical techniques to immediately reduce stress levels. Participants will gain an understanding of: – How stress affects both mind & body and how it can have harmful physical/ mental effects on the body – What causes negative stress? – Tips for managing stress in various situations – Tips on lifestyle changes to alleviate stress – Combating the negative effects of stress – Coping strategies and effective relaxation techniques to calm both mind & body (guided visualisation, deep breathing and meditation). Mindfulness for Health and Wellbeing Mindfulness is a simple form of meditation that focuses awareness on the present moment, whilst calmly acknowledging and accepting feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations as they arise. It enables us to observe ourselves and learn how we respond to the world around us and use these insights to create change. Participants will gain an understanding of: – The benefits of Mindfulness – How you can use and adapt the techniques to fit into daily routines – Experiencing Mindfulness – the opportunity to try it out and practice the technique. Relaxation Techniques, Meditation and Visualization to reduce stress Whether you are looking for help to relax and de-stress whilst at work or when working from home and looking to take time out to de-stress or simply looking to wind down after work, this session is for you. In this practical session, participants will learn different techniques for how to switch off and what exactly visualisation and meditation entails then given the opportunity practice this. The techniques taught can have an immediate effect in helping to learn how to relax and reduce levels of stress. Participants will gain an understanding of: – Introduction to stress and how it affects your mind and body – Breath control for improved health and relaxation. – Stretching techniques and muscle relaxation to alleviate aches and pains – What are the benefits of meditation and visualisation? – Easy ways to incorporate the techniques into your daily routine – Guided meditation for health and healing Sleeping well and how to de-stress Sleep issues and a lack of sleep is becoming more common as various factors such as increased stress, increased use of technology and longer work hours have an impact on our sleep patterns which can cause problems for employers and employees alike. Lack of sleep can impact both on your work and on your physical and mental health. However, changing habits and creating a plan for a more conducive nights rest can have a positive effect on your quality and quantity of your sleep. Participants will gain an understanding of: – What is sleep and why is sleep so important to us? – How can stress affect sleep? Identifying what may be disturbing your sleep. – Changing your lifestyle to cater for better sleep patterns – Quality of sleep – Your body clock – Tips and techniques to help you relax and improve your sleep – Effective relaxation techniques to calm both mind and body – Abdominal relaxation breathing and guided visualization and meditation Learning the basics of Meditation and Visualization This is a practical session where participants will learn what exactly visualisation entails and then given the opportunity practice this. Participants don’t need to share their screen so can feel comfortable practicing this in their own private space. Learning how to switch off and mediate is a powerful tool to help people relax. – What are the benefits of meditation and visualisation? – How can you harness this power? – Easy ways to incorporate the techniques into your daily routine – Guided meditation for health and healing Boosting Self-Esteem & the Importance of Positive Thinking Having healthy self-esteem and positive thinking is really important as it helps you make positive choices in your everyday life, gives you the courage to be your own person, have good relationships, taking risks and helps you deal with difficult situations. – Why do you feel the way your do? – How can you change how you see yourself? – Taking control of your own emotions – What is positive thinking, how it impacts and how to develop it – How does positive thought affect your mind and body? – Effective techniques for changing attitudes – Tips for remaining positive How to avoid Burnout and Achieve Work life balance This session will help you understand what burnout is and noticing the early signs and how to recognise them in ourselves and others. Avoiding burnout requires conscious effort and self-awareness. You can create a healthier, more sustainable balance by understanding the signs of burnout, setting boundaries, prioritizing and supporting your own wellbeing and self-care practices and fostering supportive relationships. Participants will come away with a toolkit of practical strategies and techniques to help them better deal with long term stress and fatigue to avoid burnout and the steps you can take to achieve balance in one’s life. How to be more productive when working both at home and in the workplace The average employee is distracted every 3 minutes and only productive for an average of hours and 53 minutes a day. What’s more, further research has found our productivity drops after lunch, plummets after 4pm, we complete far less tasks on a Monday than a Friday and January is our least productive month. While it’s impossible (and not necessarily healthy) to be productivity power-houses every minute of the working day, there’s clearly work to be done to ensure our working hours are more efficient. This webinar will equip participants with tools and strategies to optimise their productivity both at work and home. This session will explore: – The factors that drive productivity and how our brain works. – How unhelpful perfectionism & procrastination can get in the way of productivity and what to do about it – Challenging our thoughts and coaching ourselves effectively to increase productivity & performance. – Mindfulness and spending more time in the present moment to optimise efficiency and effectiveness. – Breaks, rest, screen time and working with our circadian rhythm to make us more productive. – Sleep, alcohol, blood-sugar levels and other drivers of sub-optimal productivity. – Finally, other hacks and tools to help optimise productivity. WORKPLACE AND PEOPLE SKILLS WEBINARS (50-minute sessions) Navigate Change Whether it’s a new project or a major transition, change can be both exciting and challenging. The webinar is designed to help you take control during times of change. We will explore the change process and uncover the emotional responses and blocks that might stand in the way of successful change. You will leave this workshop equipped with the tools to confidently tackle whatever lies ahead. In the webinar, you will: – Take stock of your own change landscape – Move confidently through the predictable emotional responses to change – Overcome the blockers that are stopping you from moving forward – Take charge of your own mindset and behaviours as you learn to embrace change The Importance Of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Emotional Intelligence is the ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you. People with high Emotional Intelligence can identify how they are feeling, what those feelings mean, and how those emotions impact their behaviour and in turn, other people. Emotional intelligence is essential for workplace success. Understanding and raising your Emotional Intelligence can help build effective relationships for enhancing work productivity. This webinar will focus on the skills required to manage the diverse personalities normally found in the workplace and also discuss: – The 5 key elements to Emotional Intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills – How to develop interpersonal skills- the ability to sense, understand and effectively apply emotions when communicating – Develop skills in responding to criticisms & adversity – Cultivate empathy or the ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people and skill in responding according to their emotional reactions – Understanding how Emotional Intelligence influences the way we respond to others – How to apply Emotional Intelligence in the workplace Neurodiversity in the workplace Each person has a brain that is unique to them; no two brains are quite the same. Neurodiversity means that there are variations in the brain and that people’s brains simply work in a different ways. People with some of these differences are diagnosed with neurological conditions such as autism, dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and may consider themselves to be neurodivergent. This webinar will discuss how Neurodivergent workers bring many skills and talents to the workplace, and by learning and understanding the differences and benefits that neurodivergent individuals possess, will lead to a neurodiverse workplace which is more accepting, understanding, productive and effective for all. This webinar will attempt to dispel certain stigmas and provide a better understanding of Neurodiversity in the workplace. Grief and Bereavement: Looking after ourselves and each other when the worst happens Loss and grief are universal experiences that will impact us all at some point in our lives. This webinar will explore the impact of death or being bereaved in the workplace and discuss the various models and the different stages of grief, also acknowledging the differences that exist between different cultures. We will also discuss the spectrum of emotions that occur when someone experiences any form of bereavement and increase your knowledge and provide helpful advice so you know what to do when your colleagues are grieving This webinar will cover: – The different models and theories that help us better understand grief and grieving – The components of grief and loss – Build confidence in talking to bereaved colleagues – What to say/what not to say to a person who is grieving – Improve empathy, communication and interpersonal skills – How to best support ourselves and our colleagues when they experience a bereavement. Developing Confidence and Assertiveness in the workplace Learn how to feel more confident within yourself and be able to use assertiveness skills, rather than holding back and being afraid to speak up. This webinar will discuss how you can learn to express yourselves, and develop the confidence necessary to be able to achieve better and more positive results in the workplace. The webinar will explore: – Ways to grow your confidence and become more assertive – Assertive vs aggressive – knowing the differences – Learning how to say “no” and other benefits of assertiveness – How to make your point powerfully without being overpowering – What’s holding you back from being more confident and assertive? – How to choose your Language selectively and effectively to get results – Developing confidence and changing your ways of thinking FINANCIAL WELLBEING WEBINARS (50-minute sessions) The Fundamentals of Financial Wellbeing An introduction to the basics of Financial Wellbeing. Whatever your circumstances, feeling you can manage your money well is crucial for your overall sense of Financial Wellbeing. This webinar helps you build your personal money confidence and covers the basics in order to provide you with the information and tools you need to manage your money better now and in the future. The following topics will be introduced in the session: – Financial resilience and the rising cost of living – Budgeting and keeping track – Borrowing and debt, – Savings and investments – Ways in which to make your money go further. Keeping Track – Managing debt and Your Budget This webinar will help you gain a clearer understanding of your spending and create a budget that works for you. It also discusses how to manage any existing debt or prevent debt from building up. This webinar is for those who are looking to save more, pay off debt, or simply manage your budget better and feel more in control of their money to build a more secure financial future. – Getting your budget plan together – Which debts to prioritise – Managing your budget: reduce outgoings and Maximize income – Bringing debt together to reduce costs – Where to go for further help Money and Mental Health Money and mental health are intrinsically linked. Evidence has repeatedly shown that financial strain is a key contributor to mental health problems. Worrying about your finances can have a huge impact on your mental health, and your mental health in turn plays an important role in how effectively you manage your money. Increasing cost-of-living pressures are leading to more financial stress and anxiety, so knowing ways to look after your mental health when dealing with heightened financial pressures is more important than ever before and can lead to a better menta wellness This webinar will explore: – Money worries and the impact on one’s mental health – What is financial anxiety – Tools to change money behaviours and reduce financial anxiety – How to create a new, more positive money mindset – Build money confidence by financial planning and setting achievable financial goals – Tips for paying off debt – Know where to go for further support DIET AND NUTRITION WEBINARS (50-minute sessions) Getting Back on Track with Health/nutrition This past year has understandably created challenges for us all when it comes to prioritising our health and wellbeing. Changes to our routines coupled with stress and anxiety have impacted on our eating habits and Nutrition in general. This webinar will show how implementing small but significant changes to your diet and routine you can get back on track and create better and more sustainable healthy eating habits. It will also explain what you can do to support your immune system and share some weight management strategies for reducing any unwanted weight gain. Following the advice and information provided, participants should feel inspired and motivated to get back on track with healthy eating and practical suggestions in how to achieve this. Participants will gain an understanding of: – How our relationship with food may have altered over this past year. – Providing the motivation and enthusiasm to resume or begin a healthier diet – Promoting positive and healthy living Maximizing Nutrition on a Budget It is often argued that it’s hard to eat well on a budget – but this is not the case. This practical workshop builds on basic meal planning principles and will help you create a strategy for creating delicious – and nutritious – meals that are budget friendly and that the whole family can enjoy: – The 5 golden rules of eating well for less. – Learn how to plan healthy, balanced meals at affordable prices. – Get ideas for inexpensive, nutritious meals and snacks Boosting Your Immune System During Winter When the temperature drops, the chance of you coming down with a cold or the flu increases significantly. The winter months are also quite often a time when nutrition and the focus on looking after yourself take a back seat. This workshop will walk you through the 10 things you really need to keep your immune system strong this winter: workshop builds on basic meal planning principles and will help you create a strategy for creating delicious – and nutritious – meals that are budget friendly and that the whole family can enjoy: – Tips to stay fit and healthy throughout the coming winter – Foods that are detrimental /assist the gut and immune system – Is vitamin C really good for your immune system? – What vitamins can boost /improve your immune system? – How a healthy gut environment is your secret weapon to staying fighting fit Nutrition and Keeping a Healthy Heart Although you might know that eating certain foods can increase your heart disease risk, it’s often hard to change your eating habits. Once you know which foods to eat more of and which foods to limit, you will be on your way towards a heart-healthy diet. Thankfully, most heart disease is preventable. Whether you have years of unhealthy eating under your belt or you simply want to fine- tune your diet, this workshop explores how, by making simple changes to your diet and lifestyle, you can look after your heart and reduce your risk of developing heart conditions. – What diet is best to protect against heart disease? – What foods are bad for your heart? – What are the nutritional and lifestyle factors that increase your risk of cardiovascular disease? – The effects that smoking has on increasing the risk of coronary heart disease. – Understand the importance of knowing your healthy heart numbers – How stress impacts on heart health – and steps to take to minimise your risk. Boosting Brain Power and the Impact on Your Mood The link between physical health and what you eat is well understood, but did you know that what you eat has a huge impact on your mood and how you feel? Food can directly affect everything in your body from your mood and energy levels to cognition and memory. Certain foods have been shown to have cognitive benefit, and particular nutrients can have a positive impact on brain performance and on mood. This workshop looks at what you can do to keep your mind sharp and stay in top intellectual form at the office. We will look at the importance of diet, exercise and meditation on brain health and mood. – What are good brain foods? – The importance of health fats on brain performance. – Balancing your blood sugar levels to support energy and mood. – Specific foods that boost your mood and improve brain health. – Tips for making changes to your diet whilst at work, and suggestions for snacks A Guide to Nutrition for Women Women face very different health challenges compared to men. They are significantly more likely to have digestive health problems like IBS and develop autoimmune problems, and of course there is the fallout of the monthly ebb and flow of female hormones to worry about. This women’s health webinar will look at: – The rules of healthy eating for women – Digestive wellness – supporting IBS and other digestive conditions. – Optimal nutrition at various life stages – feeding your hormones through menstruation, pre/ peri and post-menopause – Food for your bones – Lifestyle medicine for women – fasting, sleep, stress relief and how you can use this to support your health Nutrition and balancing your Diet – What is a balanced diet? – What foods are essential to our diet? – What foods are bad for us? – Do we need supplements? – What changes should we make to our diet? – Game plan for small dietary changes Boosting your energy levels through nutrition – Where does your energy come from? – What foods provide the greatest source of energy? – Which foods are poor sources of energy? – What combination of foods provides an optimum energy diet? – Energy foods hints and tips Nutrition for Managing Stress – How nutrition can support our stressful lifestyle – What foods help us fight the effects of stress? – What foods contribute to our stress levels? – How can we make small changes to our diets to beat stress? 8 tips for eating well – The importance of fruit and vegetables to your diet – Why water is so important? – How much fat, sugars and salt are required? – How much red meat and fish? – Why a nutritious breakfast is so important? Reading your food labels – Why read your food labels – What does the nutrition information mean? – What should we be looking for on a food label? – When not to buy a food product and what to avoid? LIVE ONLINE YOGA AND PILATES CLASSES (45-minute sessions) Seated Yoga at Work The aim of this LIVE class is to provide employees with yoga postures and exercises and breath work that can be done at any time during the day while working. The live class will provide an understanding of Yoga stretches that can be done either standing or sitting. Participants will gain an understanding of: – Benefits of Yoga – Guiding principles of Yoga – Seated positions – Demonstration of main exercises Chair Pilates at Work This LIVE Pilates class has been specifically designed with the office worker in mind (be that at home or in the office itself). It will demonstrate how employees can incorporate the Pilates Principles into their working day. Pilates can improve your posture, strengthen your core, help reduce back pain and increase flexibility and strength. The live class will provide an understanding of Pilates exercises that can be done either standing or sitting. Participants will gain an understanding of: – What is Pilates? – Principles of Pilates – Engaging the Core – Demonstration of main exercises CALL US ON 020 3303 0980 TO BOOK ANY WEBINARS OR EMAIL US AT info@relaxa.co.uk. |