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Yoga Case Study: Corporate Wellbeing at Syneos Health

Writer's picture: Jerome Besset (Jay)Jerome Besset (Jay)
Yoga Case Study with Syneos Health
Syneos Health is a pharmaceutical company who supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that cares for colleagues, customers, patients, communities and the environment.

A Corporate Yoga Case Study

When Sophie from Syneos Health reached out to me in November 2024, she was looking for a "special treat for my team to mark the end of the year". With tight deadlines, holiday preparations, and long hours at their desks, employees were feeling the strain. She wanted to offer them a simple, effective way to release stress, ease muscle tension, and take a mindful break.

The result? A short but impactful session that left employees feeling more relaxed, more focused, and eager for more.


To make it accessible to everyone, the session was held online in a hybrid format—with some employees joining from the office and others from home. This flexibility ensured that no matter where they were, everyone could participate and benefit.


The Challenge: End-of-Year Tension & Workplace Stress

Like many professionals, Syneos Health employees spend long hours at their desks, often without enough movement. This leads to tight shoulders, neck strain, and general stress—all of which were highlighted in our pre-session survey:


📌 66.7% of employees reported tension in their shoulders and neck before the session.

The goal of this workshop was simple:

✅ Provide immediate relief from tension and stress

✅ Share accessible techniques employees could integrate into their daily routines

✅ Offer a moment of pause and reset amid the busy workday


The Solution: A Practical & Accessible Chair Yoga Session

Unlike traditional yoga, Chair Yoga requires no special equipment, no change of clothes, and can be done right at the desk. 

The session included:

🧘 Gentle stretches to release pain-point areas of desk work

🌬️ Breathing exercises to promote relaxation and focus

💡 Simple techniques that employees could use anytime during the workday


The Results: What Employees Said

After just one session, employees at Syneos Health reported feeling noticeably better:

66.7% felt more relaxed and energised afterward

33.3% appreciated learning simple and accessible techniques

83.3% said they would like more sessions in the future


Sophie, who organised the session, shared her experience:

"With a group of 80 individuals spread across multiple countries, it can be challenging to navigate cultural differences and meet everyone's expectations. However, Jay exceeded all expectations effortlessly. His professionalism and empathetic approach immediately won everyone over, creating a comfortable and engaging atmosphere within minutes. Despite being a remote session, his clear explanations and video demonstrations made it easy for everyone to follow along. I personally felt very good and relaxed after the workshop."


A Small Investment in Corporate Wellbeing,

A Big Impact on Employees

This yoga case study reaffirmed what I’ve seen time and again: Workplace wellbeing doesn’t have to be complicated. Just a few minutes of mindful movement can help employees feel more relaxed, more focused, and more energised—without disrupting productivity.

Syneos Health’s commitment to their employees' wellbeing is an inspiring example of how small wellness initiatives can create a healthier, happier work environment.


➡️ Would you like to bring Chair Yoga to your team? Let’s chat about how we can create a custom session for your company! Click here to contact me.


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