The Stress Reduction at Work program is an opportunity to bring the power of simple movement based stress reduction practices to the work place. This may include a one time, weekly, or a bi-weekly class.

A weekly one hour class may be immensely beneficial in bringing relaxation, stress reduction, and restoration to employees and co-workers. It may also aid in concentration, productivity, morale, as well as in building community through shared experience.

The movement practices are very easy, soft and gentle, ensuring that everyone can participate and benefit. Due of the gentle nature of these exercises, the chances of harm or injury are minimal, while the healing and rejuvenating benefits are abundantly clear.

The roots of these movement classes are in Chinese Medical Qigong, a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with has a 5,000 year history of successful application.

If you are an employee, consider talking to your employer about bringing movement based stress reduction classes to your work place. Many companies are open to providing these kinds of benefits to their employees, and may even pay for the classes so that the employees can enjoy them as a company sponsored benefit. If the budget is tight, an employer may still be interested in movement stress reduction classes that are paid for by the employees.

If you are an employer, consider the many advantages in offering movement based stress reduction classes to your employees. The benefits are numerous, including reduced stress and increased concentration. A gentle movement class can also aid in relaxation, restoration, and rejuvenation, as well as increased confidence and sense of well being.

Movement classes may also be a powerful way to build community through shared experience, increasing morale, as well as productivity.

Vibrant, content, cohesive, and focused attitudes in the work place are a powerful ally to achieving company goals or success in any business venture. Therefore, movement classes not only enliven the work environment, they are an intelligent choice for the success of the company.

Some employers may cover the class fees directly so that employees can enjoy classes free of charge as a company sponsored benefit. Other employers may opt to have their employees pay for the classes on their own. The two fee schedules listed below will accommodate each unique situation. A typical class lasts one hour, and meets once every week. However, other alternatives, such as bi-weekly classes, are also possible.

• Employer paid classes (Free to employees)
  • The rate for employers is $100 per hour of class time.
  • The fee is paid on a per month basis.
  • Example: if there are 4 classes in a month, the fee for that month is $400.
  • For classes with 15 or more people, the fee increases to $150 per hour.

• Employee paid classes (Free to employers)
  • The rate for employees is $15 per class.
  • If there are less than 5 participants, the fee is $75 divided among the number of participants.
  • The fee is paid on a per month basis.
  • Example: if there are 4 classes in a month, the fee for that month is $60 per employee.

To get started, please contact the center at:

• Email: qigongalchemist@gmail.com
• Phone: 408.772.6009