SLEEP STORIES
An under-utilized tool to help sleep, sleep stories are widely available. This class offers an exposure to several effective sleep stories.
CREATING CALM IN YOUR LIFE
We all need reminders of how to create more calm in our lives. This programming is designed to give you multiple practical ways of getting off the hamster wheel, and living with intention.
JACOBSEN'S RELAXATION
Jacobsen's Relaxation sequence is a physical exploration of the tension and relaxation that is always present in our bodies to varying degrees. Participants will learn to move from tension to relaxation in a guided exercise lead by one of HRH's physical therapists.
MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness is the act of living in the moment. Not thinking about the difficult conversation from yesterday, or what you're cooking for dinner tonight, but focusing on the here and now. Emotional Fitness programing includes multiple methods of mindfulness, helping you to live mindfully. In addition, programming includes specific applications of mindfulness, such as for pain.
MEDITATION
Meditation has been a part of every culture as far back as we can find historical writings. Meditation is one primary form of Mindfulness. The benefits of meditation include calming, living in the moment, becoming more aware of one's environment, and spiritual enrichment. There are many types of meditation, and we will explore two during this session. The focus will be on how participants can incorporate meditation into their daily lives for improved health. This programming includes classes in methods of movement meditation as well.
TAI CHI
Tai chi is a slow motion martial art that builds strength and stability in the middle range of motion. We use a modified method of Tai Chi, in the Yang Style, called Tai Chi Fundamentals that can be adapted to almost any situation including sitting down. Tai Chi is also a type of movement meditation, and is a great way to get light exercise while calming your nervous system (see video below).
KNOWING YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Much stress in our lives is generated by friction in our personal relationships, both at home and at work. Understanding our own personality and that of others can give us insight into why we act, make choices, and feel as we do. The session will explore each participant's personality type, as well as their triggers for moving into an unhealthy state, and how to identify when they are in an unhealthy state.
SELF-CARE STRATEGIES
This programming gives you multiple everyday methods of self-care, as well as ways to prioritize what is needed now. Visit our Healthyme web page for ongoing practical ways to create a healthy life.
EIGHT-WEEK INTENSIVE SERIES
This course consists of eight two-hour sessions. A firm commitment is required and space is limited. Individuals will gain a greater knowledge of content by attending each week and completing homework tasks. Each session contains a group discussion, a teaching segment, and a "relaxation response" method. At the end of the sessions, each individual will be able to have tried and identified those "relaxation response" methods that will work best for him or her. Although free to Hendricks Regional Health Associates, this class does have a cost for the public.