A Christmas team event that actually recharges people: the December Reset
By December most teams are running on empty. Another loud dinner is nice, but it rarely gives people what they actually need: a moment to slow down, look back on the year together and start the holidays feeling human again.
No yoga experience. No special clothes. No forced vulnerability. No wellbeing jargon.
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The December Reset is an ARUA experience with a few festive, playful additions. It keeps everything that makes our experiences work (movement, breathing, connection and deep rest) and adds moments designed for the end of the year:
- A year in review, together. A light, guided reflection in pairs and small groups: what the team is proud of this year, and what it wants to leave behind.
- Playful team appreciation. A simple game where colleagues pass on specific, anonymous thank-yous. Warm, funny and nothing like a forced speech.
- A winter sound and deep-rest finale. The part people remember: lying back, breathing slowly and letting the year settle.
- Something to take home. One practical reset ritual to bring into the holidays and the new year.
Run it on its own, or in the afternoon before your team dinner so people arrive relaxed and actually talk to each other.
Choose the length
A compact festive reset. Easy to fit into a busy December afternoon or run online.
More time for the year-in-review and team appreciation. Led by both founders.
A deeper end-of-year team day with shared breaks, reflection and a long rest.
Founding-client rate: ARUA is new, and we would rather say so. Our first five Berlin client teams get a founding rate in return for honest feedback.
Larger groups and company eventsPrices shown are starting prices for the group sizes listed. Planning for more people, several teams or a company-wide event? We explore the right format and price together. Discuss an experience →
Not in Berlin? The 60- and 90-minute formats also run live online for teams across Europe. Online team wellbeing →
Why it beats another dinner
End-of-year events are meant to say thank you. But after a long year, many people don’t need more stimulation. They need recovery and a real moment of connection with the people they work beside.
Slow breathing and deep rest help the body come down from stress. Doing something together, in sync, is associated with feeling closer to each other. And looking back on the year as a team turns twelve busy months into something people can actually see and be proud of.
Who leads it
ARUA was founded in Berlin by Violeta Vasileva and Ritika Arora. Ritika is a former backend engineer with around 15 years in technology who later trained in sound, movement, breathwork and nervous system practice. Violeta is a facilitator and educator with a background in human development, mindfulness, movement and resilience.
FAQ
Can we combine the December Reset with our Christmas dinner?
Yes. It works well in the afternoon before a team dinner, so people arrive relaxed and connected, or as the main event on its own.
Will people have to share personal things?
No. There is no forced vulnerability. Nobody has to share anything they don't want to, and everything is designed for colleagues, not close friends.
Does it work for remote or hybrid teams?
Yes. The 60- and 90-minute versions can run online, which makes it an easy way to bring a distributed team together before the holidays.
How much does it cost?
From €450 for 60 minutes (up to 25 people), from €850 for 90 minutes (up to 30 people) and from €2,200 for a half day. Larger groups are priced on request.
When should we book?
As early as possible. December is a busy month for team events. Book a 15-minute call and we will confirm available dates.