Be more present for your life and make better choices – Sign up NOW for the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program!
Helping employees manage stress effectively is a key goal of Healthy for Life. The wellness program offers eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes at deep discounts to employees looking to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way. You will learn mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan as well as important information about stress, communication, and wellness. Cost: $40 for faculty, staff, retirees, and spouses/partners. Attend 7 of 8 classes and receive $20 rebate.
Orientation: Wednesday, September 25 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.
Class: Wednesdays (October 2-November 20) 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Retreat: Saturday, November 16 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.
To register, go to http://www.regonline.com/mbsrfall2013
Change how you think about eating. Register for Fall Eat for Life Program — In Person or Online.
Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through Healthy for Life’s Eat for Life program. This 10-week program uses mind-body practices (meditations and yoga), the principles of mindful and intuitive eating, skills training, and group support to guide you in making lifestyle changes that will help you create a healthier relationship with your food, mind, and body. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid “healthy” rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you.
Program is taught by health psychologist, Dr. Lynn Rossy.
For more information: watch informational videos
In Person Class:
- Orientation: Tuesday, September 24, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
- Class: Tuesdays, October 1 – December 10, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
- Cost: $50 for faculty, staff, retirees, and partners/spouses ($25 rebate with full participation); $180 for community members
- To register for the in person class, visit: http://www.regonline.com/eatforlifefall2013inperson
Online Class:
- Online Orientation: week of September 27
- Online Class: week of October 4 – week of December 6
- Online Class Registration Deadline: September 23
- Cost: $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 rebate with full participation); $180 for community members
- To register for the online class, visit : http://www.regonline.com/eatforlifefall2013online
Yoga Classes Enrolling
Stretch your way into fall with yoga. Classes are held at the Missouri Psychiatric Gym, ground floor of the hospital on the east side near the VA Tunnel. This class is suitable for all levels and is helpful in learning balance, toning, relaxation and strength. Bring a mat and wear clothing you can stretch in.. Cost $24, required the first day of class and cash preferred, but checks are accepted.
- Mondays 12:10-12:50, 8 weeks beginning August 26 (no class on Labor Day)
- Fridays 12:10-12:50, 8 week class September 6, 13, 20, October 4, 11, 18, November 15 and 22
To register, contact the instructor at Yogateacher530@gmail.com;
Blaine Snow
myTotal Rewards, Wellness
Program Coordinator: MU, UM, and UMHS
Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program
205 Heinkel Building | Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573.884.2402 | Fax: 573.884.3123 | SnowB@umsystem.edu
Faculty and Staff: To learn more about Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program, visit www.wellness.umsystem.edu