If you’re looking to strengthen your mind or body this fall, there are two wonderful opportunities available to UMW faculty, staff, and secondary cardholders. One opportunity begins tomorrow (sign up quickly!) and the other begins mid-October. Read below to see if either of these options are a good fit for you this semester:
Intro to Mindfulness Meditation Course
Starts tomorrow, September 25!
Session Dates: Sept. 25 – Nov. 13
Meeting Times: Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Trinkle B-39, Leidecker Center
Cost: $15 (but you can get your money back in the form of a UMW bookstore gift card if you attend 6/7 classes)
Description: Learn more about what mindfulness really is, practice meditation, and reap the benefits of giving yourself a few minutes each day to be fully still. Mindful meditation is proven to lead to a calmer, more focused mind. It also reduces stress, enhances self-awareness, and offers a greater sense of inner peace and connectedness with life.
Register: campusrec.umw.edu under Courses (“Log In”, click the blue button “NetID and Password” to sign in with your UMW credentials.)
Early Bird Fitness
Session Dates: Oct. 22 – Dec. 7
Meeting Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30am-7:15am
Location: Goolrick Studio 5
Cost: $30
Description: This fitness program is only available to faculty/staff and their secondary cardholders. The class focuses on strength training on Tuesdays and cardio training on Thursdays, both taught by fitness instructors who have been leading class like this for 10+ years. There are showers and a towel service available in case going home to shower isn’t an option.
Register: campusrec.umw.edu under Faculty/Staff Offerings (“Log In”, click the blue button “NetID and Password” to sign in with your UMW credentials.)
Lunchtime Yoga
Session Dates: Oct. 22 – Dec. 7
Meeting Times: Mondays & Fridays, 12:00-12:50pm
Location: Goolrick Studio 5
Cost: $30
Description: This yoga class is only available to faculty/staff & their secondary cardholders. The class is a wonderful opportunity to take a mental break during your day and stretch out those muscles. Bill Brooks, the instructor, has been practicing yoga for over 20 years.
Register: campusrec.umw.edu under Faculty/Staff Offerings (“Log In”, click the blue button “NetID and Password” to sign in with your UMW credentials.)
If you have any questions, please let me know. Have a wonderful week!
Your friend in wellness,
Brittanie Naff
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
RELATOR – HARMONY – EMPATHY – CONSISTENCY – ARRANGER
CAMPUS RECREATION
University of Mary Washington
Call: (540) 654 1187
Visit: UMW Fitness Center
