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Wellness Programs

UREC offers Wellness 101 Programs, which are introductory programs for the different aspects of Wellness. There are numerous opportunities throughout the semester to improve your understanding of personal Wellness by attending educational programs.

For more information on Wellness contact Holly Wade, Coordinator of Group Fitness and Wellness at wadeha@jmu.edu or 568-8715.

» Stress Management 101
» Balancing the Chakras 101
» Meditation 101
» Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
» Love Your Body
» Discover YOU!

Stress Management 101

College life can be stressful.  Find out how you can deal with it.

Date:    9/3/2009
Time:   5:00PM - 6:00PM
Register by: 9/2/2009
Level:   1
Wellness Passport


Balancing the Chakras 101

Chakras are energy centers through the body.  Learn how to utilize them to help you feel your best.

Date:    9/8/2009
Time:   12:00 PM - 1:00PM
Register by: 9/7/2009

Date:    10/7/2009
Time:   12:00 PM - 1:00PM
Register by: 10/6/2009

Level:   1
Wellness Passport


Meditation 101

Meditation allows you to turn inward in order to listen.  If you're looking to start a meditation practice of your own, this is the class for

Date:    9/15/2009
Time:   12:00 PM - 1:00PM
Register by: 9/14/2009

Date:    10/21/2009
Time:   12:00 PM - 1:00PM
Register by: 10/20/2009

Level:   1
Wellness Passport

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a program that is based on relatively intensive training in mindfulness meditation and its applications for coping with stress, pain and the challenges of everyday life. Class will be led by MBSR Instructor and JMU Professor, Dr. Steven Keffer. You do need to attend all of the sessions because the concepts build on one another. Register at the UREC Welcome Center.

Dates: Tuesdays Sept. 29-Nov. 10 and includes an all-day silent retreat on Nov. 7.
Times: 5:15-6:45 in Godwin Multipurpose Studio
Register by: Sept. 28
Cost: There is a $30 registration fee. If you attend all sessions, you will be reimbursed.


Love Your Body

The media influences our concepts of beauty.  This interactive session and discussion will point out some ways to counter the media hype so that your unique inner beauty shines.

Date:    9/29/2009
Time:   4:30PM - 5:30PM
Register by: 9/28/2009

Date:    10/20/2009
Time:   4:30PM - 5:30PM
Register by: 10/19/2009

Level:   1
Wellness Passport


Discover YOU!

Discover your unique groove.  Gain confidence and understanding of how your body moves.  Join this interactive session of movement to simply enjoy being in your own body.

Date:    10/27/2009
Time:   12:00 PM - 1:00PM
Register by: 10/26/2009
Level:   2
Wellness Passport