{"id":3538,"date":"2011-06-03T08:18:44","date_gmt":"2011-06-03T14:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=3538"},"modified":"2011-06-03T08:18:44","modified_gmt":"2011-06-03T14:18:44","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-69","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2011\/06\/03\/healthy-for-life-update-69\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Massage Therapy Available<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><br \/>\nDe-stress this season with massage therapy! Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux provides clinical massage therapy in his office at University Hospital (GL-20). He also provides department chair massage in three-hour blocks. To schedule an individual appointment or chair massage, call Healthy for Life at 884-1312.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to buy a gift certificate, stop by Medtique Gift Shop in University Hospital or the Healthy for Life office at 205 Heinkel Building on campus, OR\u00a0 drop a check in campus mail to 205 Heinkel Building specifying the length of session you want. Make checks payable to Healthy for Life.<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"263\" valign=\"top\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Faculty and   staff\u00a0 receive a discount:<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"270\" valign=\"top\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Hours of   availability:<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"263\" valign=\"top\">30 minutes: $30<\/td>\n<td width=\"270\" valign=\"top\">Mondays &amp; Tuesdays:   10 a.m.-7 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"263\" valign=\"top\">60   minutes: $45<\/td>\n<td width=\"270\" valign=\"top\">Wednesdays: 1-7   p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"263\" valign=\"top\">90   minutes: $65<\/td>\n<td width=\"270\" valign=\"top\">Thursdays: 11   a.m.-7 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nWalking Groups\u2014Pedometer Program<\/strong>Has your department always wanted to start a walking challenge, but didn\u2019t know where to begin? Now is your chance! <em>Healthy for Life<\/em> has Walking Tool Kits hot off the press that will provide you with the tools to begin a walking group or walking challenge in your department. Get your colleagues moving, building camaraderie, and getting healthy. If you would like a copy of the Walking Tool Kit sent to you through campus mail, please email <a href=\"mailto:sandersdc@umsystem.edu?subject=Send%20me%20a%20walking%20tool%20kit\"><strong>Dee Sanders<\/strong><\/a>. If you start a group, contact Jenny Workman at <strong><a href=\"mailto:WorkmanJL@umsystem.edu\">WorkmanJL@umsystem.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Walk your way to good health!\u00a0 Faculty and staff can purchase pedometers for $15, and a full refund is given at the completion of one million steps. To purchase a pedometer, send a check for $15 (our cost, made payable to <em>Healthy for Life)<\/em> to 205 Heinkel Building, MU. For more information, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/ums\/curators\/wellness\/programs.shtml#million\" ><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nWorkplace Fitness Opportunities<\/strong><br \/>\nTake advantage of these classes that fit your budget. <strong>Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 20 &amp; 27:<em> Yin Yang Session A<\/em><\/strong>. Memorial Union, rooms vary. Class meets from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $6. Class targets the connective tissues and joints. Mat is recommended but not necessary. Registration is required and can be done by emailing <strong><a href=\"mailto:om.yoga@yahoo.com?subject=June%2020%20&amp;%2027:%20Yin%20Yang%20Session%20A\">Ashley Jenkins<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>July 18 &amp; 25:<em> Yin Yang Session B<\/em><\/strong>. Memorial Union, rooms vary. Class meets from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $6. Class targets the connective tissues and joints. Mat is recommended but not necessary. Registration is required and can be done by emailing <strong><a href=\"mailto:om.yoga@yahoo.com?subject=July%2018%20&amp;%2025:%20Yin%20Yang%20Session%20B\">Ashley Jenkins<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 21-July 26: <em>Core<\/em>.<\/strong> Memorial Union, rooms vary. Class meets on Tuesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $15. Class emphasizes strengthening, lengthening and defining the mid-section. Mat is recommended but not necessary. Registration is required and can be done by emailing <strong><a href=\"mailto:om.yoga@yahoo.com?subject=June%2021-July%2026:%20Core\">Ashley Jenkins<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 22-July 27: <em>Foundations of Power Vinyasa<\/em><\/strong>. Memorial Union, rooms vary. Class meets Wednesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $18 for the six-week session. Mat is recommended but not necessary. Registration is required and can be done by emailing <strong><a href=\"mailto:om.yoga@yahoo.com?subject=June%2022-July%2027:%20Foundations%20of%20Power%20Vinyasa\">Ashley Jenkins<\/a><\/strong>.<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>July 1-29: <em>Yoga<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Flow Sampler<\/em><\/strong>. University Hospital, School of Nursing, Room N265. Class meets on Fridays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $15 for the five-week session. &#8216;Flowing&#8217; can be between poses, or the simple movement of breath. A complete workout containing cardiovascular work, strength, and flexibility.\u00a0A mat is recommended but not required.\u00a0All levels are welcome. Try something new with no long-term commitment. Minimum 10 participants to hold session.<strong> <a href=\"mailto:rebekka123@yahoo.com?subject=Yoga%20July1-29\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> to sign up with Rebecca Mars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nStress-Reduction Meditation<\/strong><br \/>\nResearch over the past two decades suggests that engaging in a regular mindfulness meditation practice can reduce stress and enhance overall psychological and physical wellbeing.\u00a0 Find out for yourself by taking advantage of the sitting meditation sessions across campus each week. All faculty and staff are welcome on a drop-in basis, and no previous experience with meditation is necessary. If you can\u2019t make the noon time sitting meditation group, consider listening to one of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/ums\/curators\/wellness\/video.shtml\" >audio recordings<\/a>. \u00a0Join <em>Healthy for Life<\/em> for one of the following times and locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mondays: Heinkel Building, Room 10 <em>(12:15-12:45 p.m.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Wednesdays: Law School Bldg (Hulston Hall), Room 222 <em>(1:15-1:45 p.m.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nShare your Success Story<\/strong><strong><\/strong><br \/>\nDo you have wellness success story that may motivate others to become healthier? Have you stopped smoking, lost weight, or decreased stress in your life? If so, we would love to hear about it! E-mail <strong><a href=\"mailto:willettmd@umsystem.edu?subject=Success%20Story\">Melissa Willett<\/a><\/strong> with your accomplishments or give her a call at (573) 884-1397.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Massage Therapy Available De-stress this season with massage therapy! Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux provides clinical massage therapy in his office at University Hospital (GL-20). He also provides department chair massage in three-hour blocks. 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