Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction- Now Enrolling
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an in-person 8-week program that helps participants learn to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way.
What can I expect from the in-person course?
The eight-week program includes weekly two-hour classes plus a retreat. Classes include instruction in formal mindfulness practices (meditation, body scan, mindful yoga, and walking meditation). Weekly, at-home practice assignments help develop mindfulness skills and take mindfulness into everyday life. Regular class attendance and a commitment of 30 minutes of practice per day for the entire duration of the course are recommended. CD/DVDs of the body scan, sitting meditation, and yoga sessions–plus a manual–will be provided as learning aids.
For more information please contact David Burks at dburks@gmail.com or https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/wellness/mindfulness/MBSR
First time participants are eligible for 100 Wellness Incentive points. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.
Tier 2 of the 2016 Wellness Incentive ends Sept. 30
Continue your journey to health and wellness by completing Tier 2 of the 2016 Wellness Incentive by Friday, Sept. 30. Doing so could earn you $350 in your final October paycheck (however, you must have completed Tier 1 in order to participate in Tier 2). The 2016 Wellness Incentive is all about defining what wellness means to you. There’s more opportunities than ever to earn points and educate yourself. In Tier 2, explore stress reduction, mindful eating, exercise and more.
Find the full list of Tier 2 activities>>>Click Here!
New Fitness Classes
If you are interested in squeezing in physical activity into your workday, look no further. Healthy for Life is sponsoring several fitness classes during the fall semester that will be offered on the MU campus to faculty and staff. Here is a list of the upcoming classes. Please visit the Healthy for Life website to check out the events calendar with a list of all upcoming events.
What: Lunchtime Strength Conditioning Class
When: Ongoing- December 9th. ( Mon. Wed. Fri. )
Time: 12:15-12:45p.m.
Location: Townsend Hall Mondays 222, Wednesdays 205, Fridays 205
Cost: $1 per class
What: Pilates
When: Ongoing- December 7th. ( Mon. Wed.)
Time: 12:10-12:50p.m.
Location: Townsend Hall Mondays 115, Wednesdays 122
Cost: $3 per class
What: Morning Yoga for Strength, Energy, Focus
When: Sept. 21-Nov. 16 ( Tue. & Thurs. )
Time: 6:50-7:30 a.m.
Location: 204 McKee Gymnasium/ Locker room facilities
Cost: $40session=16 sessions at $2.50per session
What: Yoga at Missouri Theater (Featuring Live String Music)
When: Sept. 21
Time: 12:00-1:00p.m
Location: Missouri Theater
Cost: $3/person
Enroll Now! Financial Wellness Workshop
Shifting from Saving to Spending. If you’re 2 years or less from retirement: Learn strategies for generating income in retirement, including tips to potentially make your money last and considerations for withdrawals from your retirement savings.
When: September 22, 2016
Time: Noon-1:00p.m.
Location: Telepresence room in the library
Registration: Online or call 800-642-7131
Visit http://umurl.us/finwellwor for more information.
As a Healthy for Life sponsored workshop, eligible participants will receive 25 Wellness Incentive points. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.