Breathe in. Breathe out. A meditation session at Code Factory

In today’s fast-paced work environment, where tasks never seem to slow down, taking a breather can feel like a rarity. But here at Code Factory, we genuinely care about the well-being of our team. That's why on March 5th and April 2nd, we embraced the tranquility of a calming meditation session at our office.

Taking a break for self-care

The goal was simple: to prevent burnout and have a moment of peace and calmness. As the session started, the atmosphere changed from the busy energy of work to a peaceful calm. With the help of a skilled meditation instructor, Natalia Urban, we simply closed our eyes, breathed deeply, and allowed ourselves to relax. With the use of a singing bowl (for those who don’t know – a singing bowl is a type of bell that vibrates and produces a harmonic sound when struck with a mallet) and her calming voice, the instructor guided us through the 60-minute relaxation session. For many of us it was a chance to take a much needed break from our screens and everyday tasks. We had the time just for ourselves, to re-connect with our body and mind.

Meditation in everyday life

While finding time to step away from our laptops can be sometimes quite tricky, those sessions can be a beginning of a meditation journey, or at least a small learning lesson to remember to take a small breather in between our daily tasks. There are a variety of sessions being offered onsite or even online, if we don’t feel like leaving our home. For me personally it was a great experience and motivator to join yoga classes and see whether it’s something I can find peace and relaxation in.

Nurturing mental and emotional well-being

I'm grateful that Code Factory offers these kinds of alternatives for self-care. It's not just about massages that we offer as well or other physical perks – it's about nurturing our mental and emotional well-being. The meditation session was a wonderful example of this, and I hope to see more opportunities like it in the near future. It's so important to prioritize our mental health, and initiatives like these help us to do that.

written by Freshta Hussain, UI/UX Designer & Caroline Sobkow, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager