{"id":6643,"date":"2013-08-16T16:13:45","date_gmt":"2013-08-16T16:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=6643"},"modified":"2013-08-16T16:13:45","modified_gmt":"2013-08-16T16:13:45","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-113","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2013\/08\/16\/healthy-for-life-update-113\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Be more present for your life and make better choices \u2013 Sign up NOW for the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program!<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Helping employees manage stress effectively is a key goal of Healthy for Life. The wellness program offers eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction<\/b> classes at deep discounts to employees looking to manage today’s busy lifestyles in a healthy way. You will learn mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan as well as important information about stress, communication, and wellness.\u00a0\u00a0Cost:\u00a0 $40 for faculty, staff, retirees, and spouses\/partners. Attend 7 of 8 classes and receive $20 rebate.<\/p>\n

Orientation<\/span><\/b>: Wednesday, September 25 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Class<\/span><\/b>: Wednesdays (October 2-November 20) 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Retreat<\/span><\/b>: Saturday, November 16 (9:00 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.<\/p>\n

To register, go to http:\/\/www.regonline.com\/mbsrfall2013<\/a><\/p>\n


\nChange how you think about eating. Register for Fall Eat for Life Program — In Person or Online.\u00a0 <\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through Healthy for Life\u2019s Eat for Life<\/b> program.\u00a0 This 10-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 with your food, mind, and body. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid \u201chealthy\u201d rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you\u2019re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you.<\/p>\n

Program is taught by health psychologist, Dr. Lynn Rossy.<\/p>\n

For more information: watch informational\u00a0videos<\/a><\/p>\n

In Person Class: <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n