Eat for Life
This 10 week program uses attention training and awareness as the foundation for learning how to create a healthy 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, then this may be the program for you. Using mind-body practices such as mindfulness and yoga, you can learn how to listen to the wisdom of the body for better health and well-being. This is a “non-diet” approach to eating that advocates self and body acceptance as the first step in making changes. We use a non-judgmental and compassionate approach to re-learning how to use your internal physical cues to guide what and when you eat. This program also utilizes the principles of “Intuitive Eating” and other educational information regarding why, how, and what we eat. Mandatory orientation: Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 5:30. Classes on Tuesdays starting Sept. 15 (5:30 – 7 p.m.). There is a $60 fee, $20 to be refunded if you attend 9 of 10 classes. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED. Contact Hannah Bush, Hegx88@mizzou.edu, at to enroll.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Healthy for Life is offering an intensive class in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to University of Missouri faculty and staff. Enroll now for this 8-week program to learn skills for responding to the stresses of life with skill and creativity. Classes include instruction in formal mindfulness practices (sitting meditation, body scan, mindful yoga, and walking meditation) and information about stress, communication, and wellness. Participants will be asked to engage in group discussions in class and daily practice exercises outside of class that support applying awareness, skill, and compassion to all aspects of work and personal life. Regular class attendance and a commitment of approximately 30-45 minutes of practice per day for the duration of the course are required. Cost of $40 includes 3 CDs and a training manual ($20 to be refunded if you attend 7 of the 8 classes). Adult family members are also invited to attend. An orientation session is required to enroll in the class and will be held on Thursday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m. The 8-week class will be held on Thursdays (September. 24 – November 12) from 5:30 – 7:30 (in the Memorial Union). There will be a full-day retreat (9 a.m.- 4 p.m.) on Saturday, October 31 as part of the class. SPACE IS LIMITED. For more information or to register for the orientation meeting, please contact Dr. Lynn Rossy, RossyL@umsystem.edu.

Fitness Classes at Work
Healthy for Life would like to encourage you to take advantage of these classes that can fit your budget. Please note that full payment is due at the beginning of the first class. Space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions.

• Office Yoga: Oct. 13 to Nov. 11 at Ellis Library room 4F51-A. Class meets on Tuesdays from 1:10-1:50 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Oct. 6. To sign up, e-mail Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com.

• Mat Yoga: Oct. 19 to Nov. 23 at Missouri Psychiatric Center (formerly Mid-Mo Gym). Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:55 p.m. and costs $12 for the 6 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Oct. 12. To sign up, e-mail Kate Walker, Integrallife1976@yahoo.com.

• Office Yoga: Oct. 27 – Nov. 17 at Lewis Hall, Room 3. Class meets Tuesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Oct 20. To sign up, e-mail Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com.

• Office Yoga: Oct. 29 – Nov. 19 at Lewis Hall, Room 3. Class meets Thursdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Oct 22. To sign up, e-mail Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com.

• Mat Yoga: Nov. 24 – Dec. 15 at Lewis Hall, Room 3. Class meets Tuesdays from 5:10-5:50 p.m. and costs $8 for the 4 week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Nov 17. To sign up, e-mail Ashley Jenkins, om.yoga@yahoo.com.

Therapeutic Massage
Show your employees how much you appreciate them! Treat them to a stress-reducing massage by Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux. Jeff provides 30-, 60- and 90-minute massages in his office at University Hospital (GL-20A) or he can come to your work area and provide chair massage. Faculty and staff receive a discounted rate of $30 for 30 min, $45 for 60 min, and $65 for 90 min massages. Schedule an appointment today by calling 884-1312. If you’d like a gift certificate, stop by Medtique Gift Shop in University Hospital or the Healthy for Life office at 205 Heinkel Building on campus.

Farmers Market
Enjoy the taste of fresh and locally grown produce at the Columbia Farmers Market. Items in season include melons, tomatoes, berries, peppers, jams, fresh breads, meats, and plants. The Columbia Farmers Market is held behind the city’s Activity & Recreation Center (ARC), on the corner of Clinkscales & Ash streets on Saturdays 8-12 (March-Nov) and Mon. & Wed. 4-6 (May-Oct). The Market is open rain or shine. For more information please visit The Columbia Farmers Market website.

Columbia Heart Walk
Join Healthy for Life as we host a team for the annual Columbia Heart Walk on Aug. 29 at Stephens Park. If you want to join us walking, please register for the Columbia Heart Walk online. Click on Participant Registration on the left side of the page and join the Healthy for Life team. Registration starts at 8:30 am, Walk starts at 9:30 am. Our team goal is to collect $500.00 and we already have $125.00! If you cannot participate, but would still like to donate, go to www.columbiaheartwalk.org and click on Armine Alioto on the right side of the page. Everyone on the Healthy for Life team gets a t-shirt if you don’t already have one. Stop by 205 Heinkel Building for registration packets and an envelope for collecting donations.

Arthritis Walk
The Eastern Missouri Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation will be hosting an Arthritis Walk on Friday, September 11 at 6:15 pm on Stankowski Field. The course will offer a 5k or 1 mile option. Walkers are encouraged to either join individually or as a team by recruiting five or more friends, family, and/or coworkers. If you would like to be a team captain, you may pick up more information in the lobby of Healthy for Life located on the second floor of the Heinkel Building. There will be entertainment, food, health fair booths, and family fun for all registered participants. To register for the event, please visit The Arthritis Walk website.