{"id":6691,"date":"2013-08-30T15:55:47","date_gmt":"2013-08-30T15:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=6691"},"modified":"2013-08-30T15:55:47","modified_gmt":"2013-08-30T15:55:47","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-115","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2013\/08\/30\/healthy-for-life-update-115\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lower your stress in just 8 weeks \u2013 Sign up for MBSR Now!<\/span><\/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 minimal cost 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.\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

Register by contacting Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n


\nFeel good about your body! Register for Fall Eat for Life Program — In Person or Online<\/span>.<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through Eat for Life<\/b>.\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 to 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.\u00a0For more information: watch informational\u00a0videos<\/a><\/p>\n

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

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Orientation:\u00a0<\/b>Tuesday, September 24, 5:15 p.m. \u2013 6:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Class: <\/b>Tuesdays, October 1 \u2013 December 10, 5:15 p.m. \u2013 6:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cost:<\/b> $50 for faculty, staff, retirees, and partners\/spouses ($25 rebate with full participation); $180 for community members<\/p>\n

Online Class: <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Online Orientation:\u00a0<\/b>week of September 27<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Online Class: <\/b>week of October 4 – week of December 6<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Online Class Registration Deadline: <\/b>September 23<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cost:<\/b> $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 rebate with full participation);<\/p>\n

$180 for community members<\/p>\n

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

Register by emailing Craig Deken Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n


\nCyclists, Virtual Riders and Volunteers Needed to Support bikeMS<\/span>
\n<\/span>Express Scripts is the title sponsor for the Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride 2013 and is partnering with University of Missouri to raise funds for and make a difference in the lives of people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Anyone can join us on Sept. 7 and 8 in Columbia, MO for this unforgettable experience. You can also join the team as part of the virtual rider program, if you are unable to ride. Sign up or donate at BikeMS: St. Louis<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to get involved, but not able to join as a cyclist? \u00a0Volunteers are needed as well! When you visit the link above, you\u2019ll be taken the Express Scripts Team page which we are a part of. Simply click join team. You can join as a Cyclists or as a virtual rider. If you are more interested in Volunteer opportunities, you\u2019ll see a link on the left hand side for \u201cVolunteer\u201d, also attached is the volunteer form that must be completed and faxed in.\u00a0 If you have any questions, please contact Mary Fascioti at FasciotiM@missouri.edu<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n


\nYoga<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yoga taught by Kate Walker<\/span><\/b>Dates: \u00a0Fridays, Sept. 6- Nov. 22<\/p>\n

Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym<\/p>\n

Cost: $24 for series<\/p>\n

Registration: email Kate Walker at yogateacher530@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gentle Yoga taught by Sandy Matsuda<\/span><\/b>Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 4 \u2013 Sept. 25<\/p>\n

Time: 7:00 -7:45 a.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym<\/p>\n

Cost: $12 for series<\/p>\n

Registration: email Sandy at MatsudaS@missouri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Drop-in Yoga Sessions taught by Glenda Moum<\/span><\/b>Dates: Thursdays, Sept. 19 \u2013 Nov. 7<\/p>\n

Time: 12:15 \u2013 12:45 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Ellis Library Room 5, State Historical Society of Missouri Art Gallery<\/p>\n

Cost: $1 per class<\/p>\n

Registration: No registration is needed, for questions email Glenda at MoumG@missouri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pilates<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pilates taught by Tina Price<\/span><\/b>Dates: Mondays<\/i><\/b>, Sept. 9 \u00a0\u2013 Oct. 28<\/p>\n

Time: 12:10 \u2013 12:40 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Hill Hall, Room 305<\/p>\n

Cost: $3 per class<\/p>\n

Registration: No registration is needed, for questions email Tina Price at \u00a0PriceT@missouri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pilates taught by Tina Price<\/span><\/b>Dates: Wednesdays<\/i><\/b>, Sept. 11 \u2013 Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Time: 12:10 \u2013 12:40 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Townsend, Room 222<\/p>\n

Cost: $3 per class<\/p>\n

Registration: No registration is needed, for questions email Tina Price at \u00a0PriceT@missouri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Running Group<\/span><\/p>\n

3 mile run for ALL levels<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Dates: Mondays &<\/i><\/b> Wednesdays<\/i><\/b>, Sept. 9 \u2013 Oct. 28, weather permitting<\/p>\n

Time: 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Run begins at Memorial Union Arch<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

Registration: No registration is needed, for questions email Tina Price at \u00a0PriceT@missouri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n


\nTai Chi<\/span><\/p>\n

Tai Chi taught by Kenneth Greene<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Dates: Tuesdays, <\/i><\/b>Sept. 17 \u2013 Nov. 5<\/p>\n

Time: 12:00 \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Ellis Library Room 5, State Historical Society of Missouri Art Gallery.<\/p>\n

Cost: A donation is appreciated<\/p>\n

Registration: email elliss@umsystem.edu<\/a>, maximum of 12 participants<\/p>\n


\nBicycle Education and Train\/On-Road Rides<\/span><\/p>\n

GetAbout Columbia, in partnership with Columbia Parks and Recreation, has released the fall schedule of bicycle education and trail\/on-road rides. \u00a0Education classes include City Cycling (classroom and on-road skills courses) Bike Maintenance Series, \u00a0Kids’ Mountain Biking 101 and a Kids’ Bike Workshop. \u00a0Scheduled rides include the Two Wheeled Tuesday Ride series, MKT Secret Access Trail Rides and a variety of destination rides and special events.<\/p>\n