Healthy for Life Update

Eat for Life Program-NOW ENROLLING
Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management.  This ten 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 to 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.

• In person orientation will be Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 12-1 p.m. and classes meet Sept. 14-Nov. 16 from 12 – 1p.m.  Cost is $50 with a $25 rebate for participation in 9 of the 10 classes.
• Online orientation start the week of Sept. 20 and the class starts the week of Sept. 27 and runs through week of Nov. 29.  Cost is $50 with a $25 rebate for participation in 9 of the 10 classes.

To enroll in either class or for more information, contact Lynn Rossy at RossyL@umsystem.edu.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program is an 8 week class that teaches skills for responding to stress with greater skill and creativity using formal mindfulness skills (meditation, yoga, body scan) and information about stress, communication, and wellness. Participants will be expected to engage in daily practice exercises outside of class. Orientation: Sept. 14 from 5:30-7 p.m.; Class: Tuesdays, Sept. 21-Nov. 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Full day retreat on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The cost is $40($20 refunded if you attend 7 of 8 classes). For more information or to register for the orientation meeting, contact Dr. Lynn Rossy. See attached flyer for posting in your work area!

*NOTE: Partners and immediate family members (18 years and older) can join for FREE if you share materials.

Weight Watchers Open House: University Hospital
Join Weight Watchers at University Hospital on Sept. 8th in room M586 from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. No need for pre-registration, just show up! This 13-week series is open to everyone and costs $156. Faculty & Staff who miss no more than once receive a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life. Payment options are available–cash, check or credit card. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. Visit Healthy for Life’s website for more information.

Workplace Fitness Opportunities—Fall Semester
Take advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions. All classes are designed so that exercises can be performed in work clothes.

• Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Monday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, click here to email Nani.
• Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, click here to email Nani.
• Aug.23-Oct. 18:  Office Stretching. Maquire Atrium in the Printing Services/Extension Office, Lemone Industrial Boulevard. Class meets Monday from 11:30 a.m.  to 12 p.m. and costs $8 for the eight-week session. No Class Labor Day.  Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Aug. 16. Click here to sign up with Lisa Nagy.
• Aug. 23-Oct. 18: UMC Press Yoga. UMC Press Office, Lemone Industrial Boulevard.  Class meets Monday from 12:10 to 12:50 pm and costs $16 for the eight-week session.  No Class Labor Day. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Aug. 16. Click here to sign up with Lisa Nagy.
• Aug. 26-Sept. 30: Y-In Balance. Ellis Library Room 4F51-A. Class meets on Thursdays from 1:10-1:50 p.m. and costs $12 for the six-week session. Targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a slower, yet active style of yoga practice. Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Aug. 24. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
• Sept. 1-22: New! Dynamic. Memorial Union (Various Rooms).Class meets on Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $8 for the four-week session. Flow in strength, engage from within, and connect on a cellular level in each pose, breath, and thought. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Aug. 30. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
• Sept. 2-23: Core Conditioning. Lewis Hall, Room 3. Class meets on Thursdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $8 for the four-week session. Strengthen, lengthen, and define the entire mid-section of your body while increasing your metabolic rate (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Aug. 31. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
• Sept. 3-Oct. 29: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $18 for the nine-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 1. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
• Sept. 6-Nov. 1: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $18 for the nine-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 4. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
• Sept. 7-21: Pilates/Yoga (Pi/Yo). Physics Library Room 223. Class meets on Tuesdays from 1:10-1:50 p.m. and costs $6 for the three-week session. Blend of Pilates, Yoga, sports stretch, dance stretch, and athletics that will help you burn calories and build muscle. Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 5. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
• Sept. 13-Oct. 25: Core Conditioning. Memorial Union (Various Rooms). Class meets on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $14 for the 7 week session. Strengthen, lengthen, and define the entire mid-section of your body while increasing your metabolic rate (open all levels, beginner to intermediate). Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 11. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
• Sept. 13-Oct. 25: Flow Yoga. 220 Jesse Hall. Class meets on Mondays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. and costs $21 for the seven week session. Gain strength and flexibility with this fluid practice. Appropriate for all levels of flexibility. Mat is highly recommended, but not required. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 11. Click Here to sign up with Rebecca Peters.
• Sept. 14-Oct. 26: Flow Yoga. 220 Jesse Hall. Class meets on Tuesdays from 5:15-6 p.m. and costs $14 for the seven week session. Gain strength and flexibility with this fluid practice. Appropriate for all levels of flexibility. Mat is highly recommended, but not required. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 11. Click Here to sign up with Rebecca Peters.
• Sept. 14-Nov. 9: Dalton Yoning.  Dalton Research Library.  Class meets Tuesdays from 12:05 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and costs $18 for the eight-week session. Note: class does NOT meet Oct. 19 as room is unavailable. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 6. Click here to sign up with Lisa Nagy.
• Sept. 14-Oct. 12: Flow Yoga (Mat). Ellis Fischel. Class meets on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Warming, working, balancing, and stretching, this class is designed to evenly work every area of the body from head to the floor. Mat is highly recommended but not necessary. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Aug. 6. Click here to sign up with Ashley Jenkins.
• Sept. 15-Nov.4: Dalton Yoga. Dalton Research Library.  Class meets on Thursdays from 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. and costs $16 for the eight-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 8. Click here to sign up with Lisa Nagy.
• Sept. 16-Oct. 21: Core and More. Ellis Library Room 4D12. Class meets Thursdays from 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. A class that will work your core—belly, sides, and crucial lower back. A fun mix of exercises and stretches done primarily on the floor that will leave your powerhouse stronger and your mind relaxed. Click here to sign up with Rebekka Mars.
• Sept. 16-Nov. 11: Dalton Decides. Dalton Research Library. Class meets Thursdays from 12:05 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and costs $18 for the nine-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Sept. 8. Click here to sign up with Lisa Nagy.
• Oct. 11-Nov. 15: Pilates. Memorial Union (Various Rooms).  Class meets on Mondays from 1 to 1:40 p.m. and costs $12 for the six-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Oct. 9. Click here to sign up with Kate Lunn.
• Nov. 29-Dec. 20: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Mondays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $8 for the four-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Nov. 27. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.
• Dec. 3-Dec. 10: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10 to 12:50 and costs $6 for the three-week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is Dec. 1. Click here to sign up with Kate Walker.

Active Aging Week Hosts Roll Out Good Times for Older Adults
Special events highlighting Active Aging Week, September 20-26, 2010, are great places for older adults, their families and friends to be active their way! Across the country, local communities are preparing events for Active Aging Week, the annual health promotion event of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) that will be held September 20-26, 2010.

Joining an Active Aging Week celebration is a perfect way to get out of the house, learn new things, meet others and maybe even win a raffle prize. As the World Health Organization states, “active aging” means optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. That’s what Active Aging Week is all about: giving people 50 years and older a chance to experience this year’s theme, “Be active your way.”

Hosts in the local community organize the events to make sure they are appealing and appropriate. You’ll find:

• Workshops on health topics, from Alzheimer’s disease to low-fat cooking
• Walks, strolls and rolls
• Health fairs
• Special demonstrations of exercise classes
• Music and theater performances (and participation)
• Games and challenges
• And a lot more!

To find a list of host sites on the ICAA website. Go to www.icaa.cc, click on the Consumer section, then Active Aging Week. Here’s the link: http://www.icaa.cc/activeagingweek/aaw-public.htm or visit Active Aging Week on Facebook.

“The images of aging are changing,” observes Colin Milner, CEO of ICAA, “and today it is known that staying physically and mentally active leads to better overall health, improves mood and brain health, and encourages older adults to contribute to society, their communities and their families. That’s why the special events of Active Aging Week open the doors to new, fun and educational activities.”

Active Aging Week 2010 is sponsored by Aegis Therapies, the Institute for Preventive Foot Health, Thor•Lo, and MATRIX Fitness Systems.

Healthy for Life Newsletter
We would like to inform you that the Healthy for Life Newsletter has been unable to be distributed for the months of August and September due to an absence in the Healthy for Life office as well as some program changes that are being made. Please look for our next newsletter in October and in the meantime visit our Web site at www.wellness.musystem.edu for more information on Healthy for Life programs and activities.