In the business world today, increasing health costs associated with employee burn-out, illness and stress, make prevention programs a necessity rather than a luxury. In our competitive marketplace, productivity and retention of quality employees is often determined by benefits as well as the compensation package each company extends.
Workplace Wellness Programs - Everyone Benefits
A recent review of selected U.S. workplace health promotion initiatives showed a positive return on investment values ranging up to $8.81 per dollar spent on the program. Canadian workplace health promotion programs cut absenteeism rates to half of the national average, and bring cost benefits of three times return for every dollar invested. These statistics provide powerful arguments for the business case for organizations to invest in health and wellness promotion for their employees.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Health and Safety Report – August 2004
Employer Benefits
- experience a substantial reduction in costs related to stress;
- employee motivation, efficiency, productivity, communication and teamwork are improved;
- absenteeism, illnesses, accidents, and burnout are reduced;
- experience improved individual health, leading to better overall company health;
- no expensive outlay for equipment as none is required;
- our staff will come to your establishment and integrate this program into your schedule.
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Employee Benefits
- reduced stress Tai Chi has been proven by western medical science to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and produce many other health benefits.
- balance & flexibility A central focus of The Zuo Method is improvement of flexibility and balance. People feel better about their body when it feels light and they are able to move about gracefully.
- calmness & relaxation Your muscles will relax, joints will loosen up and your mind will stay clear and focused.
- improved performance You can perform much more efficiently when relaxed, and with a clear and focused mind, you can concentrate on the task at hand or multitask with ease.
- endurance When working with a healthy and relaxed body and mind, you naturally delay or avoid fatigue and burnout
- networking Learning or doing something new with others helps build teamwork. Learning Tai Chi with your colleagues can help develop new friends and improve previous ones.
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Why Choose The Art of Life Method?
- The courses are designed to focus solely on the fitness and well-being aspects of Tai Chi Chuan.
- Our program first prepares the students with a good basic understanding of how the method works—its foundations and guiding principles—and then provides the skills to put the physiological elements to work in practice.
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- The warm-up segment (the first 20 minutes of every workout consisting of gentle stretching combined with Qi Gong breathing techniques) has been designed to gently release the maximum amount of stress.
- We understand how valuable your time is. Our programs can be tailored to suit the time (and space) or other special needs of your establishment.
- Classes are offered twice per week to give busy employees scheduling options.
- Students are provided with hand-out information detailing the warm-up movements and other essential concepts that form the foundation of the Zuo Method to aid with recall in the early stages.
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Wellness Events
Revenue Canada
O.P.S.E.U
City of Vaughan
Corporate Clients
Eli Lilly Canada Inc.
Pratt & Whitney
City of Vaughan
Noble Inc.
Artfolio Publishing Inc.
Joint Venture Physiotherapy
Marsden Centre of Naturopathic Excellence
Sonoma Heights Seniors Club
"Cliff always delivers a fun, diversified and enjoyable program. His experience and knowledge in his art give him the ability to adapt and provide a quality tai-chi experience for all different age groups and individuals who come to our programs with a range of expectations and needs. Cliff's dedication and enthusiasm have allowed him to become a successful and valued staff to the City of Vaughan Recreation Department."
Lucas Hilts
Active Living Coordinator
City of Vaughan
