The past couple of years have seen a significant shift in how we interact with our work colleagues.  We are using Zoom and Teams etc for one on one and group interactions which demand an ever increasing focus on computer screen, laptop or mobile devices. This hybrid working style means a great deal of time is spent sitting in front of these devices. If we are not aware of the pitfalls of a poor workstation set up we can fall prey to hidden tensions and stress.  These may manifest in tiredness, sore eyes, irritability and other aches and pains.

The aim of this interactive workshop is to highlight why we may feel ill at ease and how to mitigate some of the negative effects of sitting for long periods in the same position. 

During the workshop participants learn how to: 

• Improve awareness of seated posture; 

• Interact effectively with the workstation environment;

• Move with more freedom and less effort;

• Modify responses to stress.

There will be an opportunity to experience some guided ‘constructive rest’ which can be practised at any time. The ideas throughout are designed to foster curiosity and encourage active participation. There will be practical take aways, follow-up material and access to a guided audio file for future reference. 

This online introductory workshop will last around forty minutes and there will be time for a short Q&A at the end.

Ruth Davis has over 20 years international experience as a Movement Educator, working with groups and individuals in both the corporate sector  and her own private practices in London and Dorset.   

Ruth is a qualified DSE Assessor and offers risk assessments both in office and home environments.  She utilises her expertise to deliver a detailed and comprehensive evaluation to meet all Health and Safety requirements.   Having considerable experience of posture related issues she can quickly identify those which could pose long term challenges. She is currently working as a consultant with office, spa, retail, manufacturing teams for Lush Ltd and has taken part in the London Bridge Medical and Cultural Festival earlier this year. 

This event is organised by Team London Bridge as part of the Medi-Culture programming.

The London Bridge Medi-Culture District is an area in which medicine and science has been pioneered in the past, now and in the future. Our vision is to amplify London Bridge's life-changing medical character and to connect institutions to a local audience of residents, workers, and visitors around themes of health and wellbeing.  

The next Medi-Culture Festival is 20-26 October 2022 

https://www.teamlondonbridge.co.uk/mediculture 

Contact Amanda White, Project Manager amanda@teamlondonbridge.co.uk