Neglecting the body affects the mind. Ignoring the mind also impacts the body.

Exhausted teams, saturated minds, bodies running on inertia. Productivity remains the mantra, but the price is a slow erosion of creativity and motivation.

We are living in extraordinary times. Around the world, rates of physical and mental illness are rising, and many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from their natural vitality and sense of purpose.

More and more studies warn of a sustained increase in physical and emotional problems in the workplace: chronic stress, anxiety, disconnection, a blurred sense of purpose. It is not accidental. We inhabit structures that prioritise speed over listening, and systems that treat symptoms but rarely address root causes.

I often ask myself: what is truly driving so much suffering, and how can we reclaim responsibility for our own health and wellbeing?

Although our modern medical system has many admirable elements, it often treats symptoms rather than causes. It is easy to become a passive consumer of healthcare instead of an active participant in our own health. But when we fully assume responsibility —when we become the Chief Medical Officers of our own lives— everything changes. We reclaim our agency, our energy and our capacity to live from personal power.

“Suffering is not always physical. Often it is emotional… and the remarkable thing is that you don’t need to be a doctor to ease it.” — Mario Alonso Puig

In response to this reality, yoga and mindfulness offer something radically simple: the ability to regain autonomy over our wellbeing. How does this happen?

When a person learns to move with somatic intelligence, to regulate their nervous system, and to navigate complexity with a stable mind, they are taking responsibility for their own health. And over time, that responsibility becomes freedom.

Workplaces must also face a reality that can no longer be concealed behind motivational discourse: the rise in physical and emotional discomfort among teams is sustained and has serious consequences for creativity, cohesion and productivity.

The conversation about workplace wellbeing can no longer remain in isolated initiatives or cosmetic programmes; it requires a serious reflection on how we work and what human cost we are assuming.

International data shows a concerning rise in work-related stress, anxiety, sleep disorders and emotional disconnection. This is not simply “fatigue”.

We are witnessing a structural shift in the way we experience work, fuelled by accelerated dynamics, constant digital stimulation and the growing difficulty of maintaining a balance between presence, attention and mental health.

In this scenario, a powerful question arises: how can we reclaim responsibility and autonomy over our wellbeing at work when the environment seems to work against us?

Self-regulation becomes essential. In this context, yoga for companies and mindfulness for teams have emerged as two of the most solid, evidence-based and accessible tools we have.

The urgency of wellbeing in organisations

Companies that have already implemented corporate wellbeing programmes report repeated benefits: reduced stress, improved concentration, greater mental clarity, fewer internal conflicts and a renewed sense of purpose.

But what truly matters is not just applying techniques; it is understanding the underlying logic: people need spaces to recover attention, regulate their nervous system and reconnect with their vital energy.

Today’s workplace demands constant adaptability. But adapting does not mean surrendering to exhaustion; it means developing internal resources to sustain complexity without losing stability.

“Neglecting the body affects the mind. Ignoring the mind also impacts the body… think of it as a garden: even if the flowers look healthy, if the roots are not cared for, everything will begin to wither.” — Mario Alonso Puig

When we talk about wellbeing for companies, we are talking precisely about this: strengthening the human capacities that allow work to be a space for creativity rather than depletion.

How yoga and mindfulness can help

The power of yoga and mindfulness in wellbeing in organisations does not lie only in relaxation —a common misconception— but in transforming the way people relate to themselves and to their work environment.

• Nervous system regulation.Most workplace stress does not come from major crises but from constant microtensions. Breathing techniques, brief meditation and mindful movement reduce physiological activation and restore flexibility to body and mind.

• Improved attention and decision-making.Sustained attention is increasingly difficult in digital environments. Mindfulness trains the ability to observe, discern and choose —leading to greater clarity and efficiency.

• Real prevention, not band-aids.Integrating short practices throughout the workday acts as continuous prevention against burnout, keeping stress from becoming chronic.

From the responsible individual to the responsible organisation

This is not about expecting each person to “manage on their own”, nor about placing the entire burden on the company. The most sustainable model emerges when organisations care for the environment and individuals acquire tools for participating actively in their own balance.

At iNSIDE, we work precisely at this intersection: offering companies yoga, mindfulness and coaching programmes that help teams regain agency over their wellbeing, understand the roots of suffering and build habits that support professional life.

A shift already underway

Corporate wellbeing is a necessary response to a work context that has evolved faster than our capacity to adapt. Companies that understand this do not see wellbeing as an expense, but as an investment: fewer sick leaves, more engagement, more innovation, lower turnover.

And above all, a workforce capable of sustaining its vitality in a world that constantly fragments it.

“Taking care of ourselves doesn’t always mean doing more. Sometimes it means learning to pause, let go and enjoy the small things.” — Marian Rojas Estapé

Regaining autonomy, presence and clarity at work is not an individual heroic act but a shared process.

A process through which companies can become spaces that protect the physical, mental and emotional health of those who build them.