{"id":10037,"date":"2016-09-08T15:27:16","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T15:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=10037"},"modified":"2016-09-08T15:27:16","modified_gmt":"2016-09-08T15:27:16","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-168","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2016\/09\/08\/healthy-for-life-update-168\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t<strong>Register now for the upcoming<br \/>\n\tMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>Healthy for Life<\/em> invites you to join the eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR). Learn mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan as well as important information about stress, communication, and wellness. Engage in group discussions, and execute in-class and at-home practice exercises. You will learn to apply awareness and compassion to all aspects of your work and personal life&mdash;learning to be present with thoughts and emotions without allowing them to create imbalance in reaction to stress.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tMBSR complements the medical management of a wide variety of mental and physical health challenges. Regular class attendance and approximately 30 minutes of at-home practice per day are recommended.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Orientation<\/strong>: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, 5:30 p.m.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Classes<\/strong>: Tuesdays, Sept. 27 &ndash; Nov. 15, 5:30 &#8211; 7:30 p.m.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Retreat<\/strong>: Saturday, Nov. 5, 9:00 a.m. &ndash; 4:00 p.m.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Cost<\/strong>: $40 for faculty, staff, and retirees. Includes all classes, a manual, DVD, and CD. $20 rebate if you attend 7 of 8 classes. Spouses or partners can join with you free of charge if they use the same materials.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Register:<\/strong>&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regonline.com\/mbsrsfall2016\">https:\/\/www.regonline.com\/mbsrsfall2016<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Contact:<\/strong> David Burks, the instructor for the course, at <a href=\"mailto:dburks@gmail.com\">dburks@gmail.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>MBSR Graduates report lasting benefits:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tAn ability to cope more effectively with both short and long term stressors\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tImproved concentration and creativity\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tGreater energy and enthusiasm for life\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tAn increased ability to relax\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tLasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tImproved immune system functioning\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tReductions in pain levels and an enhanced ability to cope with pain that may not go away\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\tThis course can earn eligible employees 100 points toward the 2017 Wellness Incentive&mdash;which will pay you up to $450 for taking steps to live a healthier life. <a href=\"http:\/\/umurl.us\/incentive\">http:\/\/umurl.us\/incentive<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Register now for the upcoming Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program Healthy for Life invites you to join the eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR). 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