Two years – and counting – of Yoga with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
We're delighted that our online Yoga Fundamentals partnership with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive has been going strong now for just around 3 years, and keeps going :)
Fitness Belfast delivers a weekly LIVE online yoga programme to NIHE staff – free of charge to employees – every Friday lunchtime with every session is recorded too, so anyone who can't make it live can catch up in their own time, or revisit a class whenever they like.
Yoga Fundamentals is a progressive, beginner-friendly 45–60 minute practice that blends yoga, meditation and mobility work in a relaxed, welcoming environment. It's designed to help reduce workplace stress, build a sense of community across teams, improve posture, strength and mobility, and encourage people to "take 5" for a healthier work-rest balance.
A few things we're proud of from the journey so far:
A loyal core group shows up week after week, with recordings consistently viewed dozens of times per session – often far more than the live attendance, showing how people fit wellbeing around busy working days.
Teams have started joining in together from shared spaces, turning a yoga class into something genuinely communal.
Some of the most rewarding feedback has come from people who described themselves as previously very inactive, or managing injuries or other challenges, taking that crucial first step.
The feedback says it best:
"I always look forward to my Friday yoga session to help me wind down after a week at my computer desk."
"It's nice to feel the organisation takes an interest in the physical and mental health of all staff."
"Never even thought online yoga could be so much fun!"
A heartfelt thank you to NIHE for continuing to invest in their team's wellbeing – here's to another year of Friday wind-downs. You can find out more about Workplace Wellness at fitnessbelfast.com
