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Wellness Wednesday

Wellness Wednesday Series - Spring 2010                           Print the Poster

Wednesdays @ 7 p.m., Corey Union Exhibition Lounge ** (Unless otherwise noted)

“A Non-Threatening Introduction to….

January 27 “…Yoga”

Louise Mahar, Assistant Director, Recreational Sports for Fitness, SUNY Cortland

Come dressed in loose comfortable clothing and bring a towel. Experience a beginner level yoga class.

February 3 “…Taoist Tai Chi”

Charles DeMotte, Beginning Instructor, Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA

Taoist Tai Chi Internal Arts of Health is part of an ancient lineage of Chinese martial arts designed to improve health and well-being.

February 10 “…Meditation and Visualization”

Dr. Dawn Stranges, PhD, Energy Medicine

Experience several forms of meditation and visualization which can be used to reverse stress, increase performance and gain insight.

February 17 “…Mind-Body Medicine”

Dr. Dawn Stranges, PhD, Energy Medicine

Learn how to harness the power of your mind to heal your life and your body.

Dr. Dawn has traveled the world collecting self-healing techniques to help heal the “Stressed West.”

February 24 “…Intuitive Eating”

"How to Create a Healthy Relationship with Food, Mind and Body"

National Speaker and Author, Evelyn Tribole, RD

**7:30 p.m., Corey Union Function Room (Body Appreciation Week)

March 3 “…Zumba!”

Nathan Fanton, Zumba Instructor, ZIN Member

Easy-to-follow moves put to Latin rhythms creating a one-of-a-kind fitness program. Outrageous fun and exercise, too!

March 10 “…Staying Safe on Spring Break”

**11 a.m. – 2 p.m. - 1st floor Corey Union ~ Health Promotion Interns & Colleges Against Cancer

Stay safe and healthy on spring break! Stop by our tables for info, activities, cool prizes and give-aways!

March 24 “…Healthy Steps for a Healthier Life”

Sara Gleisle and Caitlyn Lawrence, Health Education Majors, SUNY Cortland

Little tips and tricks to help you feel better, reach your goal of daily activity and help the environment, too!

March 31 “…Giving Blood”

** 12 noon— 5 p.m., Exhibition Lounge ~ American Red Cross

Give blood. Save a life.

April 7 “… Massage”

Faith Kessler, LMT, LMSW

Experience and learn techniques for stress reduction—Awareness and knowledge leading to better self-care.

April 14 “…Healthy Eating Choices”

** 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ~ 1st Floor Corey Union - Louise Whittleton, Registered Dietitian, ASC & Health Promotion Interns

How we easily can make healthy eating choices each day.

April 21 “…Going Green!”

**All Day ~ 1st floor Corey Union

Student Affairs Sustainability Committee, RAs, Eco-Reps and Health Promotion Interns

Stop by our tables for info and give-aways as the Red Dragons learn to Go Green!

April 28 “…Managing Stress and Feeling Better”

Dr. Richard Peagler, Director of Counseling and Student Development, SUNY Cortland

Proven self-help methods to reduce stress and feel better.

***If you need an accommodation to fully participate in these events, please contact the Health Promotion Office at 607-753-2066.**