Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment is available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you!
This group program meets once a week for 3 weeks to develop and practice skills in decreasing the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety.
A variety of long and short self-calming techniques are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety. All techniques in this program have originated from research into strategies which decrease anxiety. They have been well studied and the most up-to-date information will be presented.
Turfgrass has a bad reputation in the public, but there might be some benefits that you haven’t thought of before. Grassy outdoor areas can actually improve your physical and mental well-being. A healthy lawn gives opportunities for exercise and play, and exposure to outdoor greenery can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, reduce muscle tension, improve attention, and increase feelings of happiness and serenity. This talk will include tips on how to make your outdoor spaces greener and encourage you to see the beauty in the outdoor world.
This session is offered by Kathy Somers.
More than 1 or 2 headaches a month are too many . . .
After looking at numerous research studies, the U.S. Headache Consortium (which includes 7 medical societies) has given relaxation therapy, cognitive stress management approaches, and specific biofeedback treatments a Grade A efficacy rating in treating migraine headaches!
Each session will open with taking some time to connect and presence ourselves in the virtual space: unmuting ourselves, saying hello, telling a story, saying something about how things are going. Next, we will do some breathwork, then a short gratitude practice, and then a short practice of acknowledging (silently) our hopes, our longings, what we are wanting more of in/from life, maybe even asking for it.
Following this we will do one of three practices:
1. Coming to our senses
2. Cultivating Equanimity
3. Guided Imagery (active imagination)
