Let’s be honest, your team doesn’t need another talk about resilience. They need to stand up, stretch something other than their patience, and remember what breathing feels like.
Sit Happens is a practical, movement-based wellbeing reset for real workplaces, the kind where people live in inboxes, eat over keyboards, and count printer trips as cardio.
Over twelve weeks, I help your team undo the physical and mental mess that long days create. We move. We breathe. We laugh. People start feeling like themselves again, not another burnt-out job title.
What It’s For
Every office has the same problem: everyone’s seated, stressed, and slightly folded in half.
The tension builds, focus fades, and productivity turns into survival mode.
This program gives your team a full-body, full-mind reset. It helps them:
release neck, shoulder, and back tension
rebuild focus and steady energy
move better, think clearer, and work smarter
manage stress before it snowballs into burnout
It’s not yoga. Sit Happens isn’t wellness fluff. It’s human maintenance for the modern body.
Who It's For
Teams of up to 20 people (in person)
For people who spend more time in chairs than in daylight
Leaders who want measurable wellbeing, not buzzwords
Companies that genuinely care about their people
This isn’t about transforming your team into athletes; it’s about restoring function, focus, and calm so they can actually enjoy the workday again.
How it works
Duration
12 weeks
Session length
60 minutes
Led by
Viki Thorbjorn - artist, movement teacher, and wellbeing specialist
Location
your office or workspace (within 15 miles of Nottingham; travel added beyond that)
Equipment
mats provided by your team (for hygiene and practicality)
All participants complete a short wellbeing form (PAR-Q) before starting, plus pre- and post-program surveys to measure focus, energy, and stress.
The 12-Week Flow
Each week adds one layer of calm, strength, and awareness. The goal isn’t intensity, it’s consistency.
| Week | Theme | Focus & Feel |
|---|---|---|
|
Reset |
Meet your body again |
Wake up your spine, find your breath, and remember what “upright” actually feels like. |
|
Unwind |
Shoulder rehab for real life |
Free the neck and shoulders from desk duty. Less clicking, more breathing. |
|
Ground |
Feet on the floor |
Reconnect with the ground under you. Simple balance, real stability, no wobble drama. |
|
Balance |
Core without crunches |
Find your centre without forcing it. Stability that feels strong, not strained. |
|
Breathe |
Oxygen is underrated |
Teach your body how to calm down, one good exhale at a time. |
|
Flow |
Movement that feels like ease |
Gentle sequences that make everything feel more human and less robotic. |
|
Strengthen |
Power without pressure |
Build real support, legs that hold you, a back that behaves, and confidence that sticks. |
|
Uncrumple |
The spine reset |
Undo the office “C-shape.” Move taller, breathe deeper, and reclaim your space. |
|
Focus |
Attention training (without caffeine) |
Sharpen your mind by steadying your body. Less fidgeting, more clarity. |
|
Release |
Hips don’t lie, they tighten |
Let go of tension that’s been stored for years. It’s not emotional, it’s anatomical, mostly. |
|
Integrate |
Work smarter, not tenser |
Bring everything you’ve learned into your actual workday. Presence is portable. |
|
Sustain |
Keep it human |
Create simple daily habits that keep you calm, mobile, and functioning like a real person. |
How It Feels
Each week builds on the last. The body opens up, focus returns, and stress starts losing its grip. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about feeling better while you do what you already do.
What Changes
better posture and mobility
calmer, more focused teams
fewer aches, fewer slumps, fewer sick days
higher morale and genuine engagement
People show up differently, more present, more capable, and a lot less wound up.
Investment
This isn’t a “nice extra.” It’s a structural upgrade for how your team feels and functions.
- Intro Session (2.5 hours): £500 (up to 30 people)
- 12-Week Programme: £4,800
(Travel added for sites more than 15 miles from Nottingham.)
Why Me
Where I Started
I’ve been teaching movement since before wellness became a buzzword, including aerobics, strength, step, HIIT, and conditioning – you name it.
I’ve taught every kind of class imaginable, and the only universal truth I’ve found is this: sitting ruins everything eventually.
I was also a competitive athlete, so I understand what drive does to a body and what it costs when you never stop.
Where I Am Now
These days it’s Pilates, yoga, and art.
Slower maybe, but not softer, it’s still about how people move, think, and hold themselves together when life pulls in every direction.
Why That Matters Here
I also hold an MA in Creative Practice (Distinction), which ties everything back to focus, presence, and emotional awareness.
What I teach in Sit Happens comes from decades of watching how people move, breathe, and burn out.
It’s movement with intelligence. Calm with structure. Strength without the strain.
I know how to get people going, and how to help them finally stop.
Why It Works
Because humans weren’t designed for chairs or inboxes.
Sit Happens brings people back to their bodies through movement, breath, and awareness, in a way that actually lasts. It’s grounded, evidence-based, and emotionally intelligent. The humour keeps it light; the depth makes it stick.
The Intro Session
Before committing to twelve weeks, let your team feel what this work actually does.
The Intro Session is a 2.5-hour hands-on reset, part movement, part breath, part practical education.
People leave calmer, clearer, and usually a little taller.
It helps everyone:
- feel the difference between tension and support
- learn simple ways to breathe and focus during the day
- understand how stress shows up in the body (and how to turn it off)
It also gives your company real feedback on what’s working, so the twelve-week program can be tailored where it matters most.
Intro Sessions are delivered on Tuesdays at 10am, hosted at your workspace. Dates are arranged directly with me after your enquiry to keep things simple and personal.
Book Your Intro Session
Intro Session (2.5 hours): £500 (up to 30 people), the perfect starting point to experience the program before committing to a full 12-week cycle.
It’s engaging, restorative, and gives your team a real sense of what twelve weeks can change. Sessions are delivered on Tuesdays at 10am at your workplace.
Two and a half hours that remind your team what feeling human actually feels like.