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March 1, 2022

We are thrilled to invite you to our first annual Virtual WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS Series

Join our Beyond Team of health and wellness experts for this exciting, new lunchtime series. These informational workshops provide a balance between education and interactive experience that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired to implement these specific, efficient and timeless practices into your daily routine. Join us for one, two, three or all five workshops. Register for all five workshops and get one free. Presented virtually through the Zoom platform, each session will be recorded and available for viewing for up to 7 days from the session date.

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LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE WITH BOUNDARIES with Julia Rose

Do you want to live a more fulfilling life, focusing on what you love to do and letting go of the things that are weighing you down? Boundaries are the answer. Learning what boundaries are and how to define and manage them are a vital way to take care of yourself and experience more happiness and freedom in your life. Boundaries affect both our personal and professional lives. Establishing healthy boundaries creates honesty, trust, and better communication in all of our relationships, both at home and in the workplace. In this workshop, you will learn how to set healthy boundaries in all areas of your life: career, family, friendships, relationships, and with children. In this interactive workshop, you will learn: What healthy boundaries look like; Signs you are losing or have lost your boundary; The difference between a boundary and a barrier; How to shift from people-pleasing to being true to yourself; How to give yourself space to make the right decisions for you; and Vocabulary for setting boundaries. Date: Wednesday, March 30 Time: 12:00-12:50

BREATHE EASY with Sylvie Gouin

This workshop is for anyone who wants to feel more energized. As one of the greatest sources of energy, diaphragmatic breathing is and effective and yet overlooked techniques to reduce stress and improve vitality. This interactive workshop includes: A short presentation on the anatomy of the breath -allowing to better understand the mechanics of the breath; How to remove obstructions on the breath; and How to gradually improve the quality of your breath. Sitting techniques are done in a chair or on a meditation cushion. Standing techniques are done barefoot or with flat comfortable shoes. Date: Wednesday, April 6 Time: 12:00-12:50

YOGA AT YOUR DESK with Alison Tait

A fun and functional approach to simple postures and movements designed to release tension and boost energy at their desk – at home or at the office! In this interactive workshop, you will learn and experience: The benefits of a chair yoga practice including improving your balance, building strength, boosting energy, and increasing flexibility; Seated and standing postures integrating the use of a chair: Grounding and simple breathwork exercises to move from feelings of stress to an enhanced state of well-being and mental focus; and A guided relaxation and short meditation. Date: Wednesday, April 13 Time: 12:00-12:50

INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION With Cathy Nolan

This workshop offers an engaging and experiential introduction to meditation including: The benefits of meditation; An exploration of various forms of meditation with guided mini-practices; and A framework to successfully begin to integrate meditation into your life. Date: Wednesday, April 20 Time: 12:00-12:50

DE-STRESS WITH SIMPLE SELF-MASSAGE TECHNIQUES With SUZANNE MCCAFFERTY

Do you experience stress at work? Chances are that the answer is yes and maybe even very recently so. That stress can manifest itself physically, perhaps in the form of a headaches, tight and stiff shoulder or neck, tightness in the hips and even pain in the lower or upper back. Learn how to release tension using some easy and simple self-massage techniques. You will learn how to do these mainly seated. All you require is your hands and if available bring along a YogaTune Up ® ball or tennis ball (a lacrosse ball can be substituted). Date: Wednesday, April 27 Time: 12:00-12:50

Feel free to invite friends and family!

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