DUSON Wellness: Brian Sexton Presents at DUSON, Free 7-Day Pass to the YMCA and More!

STRENGTH CLASSES

Strength classes with Christian Kennicott are every Thursday from 4:30 until 5:15 p.m. in Pearson 1140. Build total body strength through low impact body-weight exercises led by a trained Fitness Specialist. Classes are free, register here to reserve a spot!

RELAXATION ROOM

Monday, Oct. 15 from 12 until 4 p.m. in Pearson 3023, come and ease your mind in the relaxation room. Taking intentional breaks can help sustain energy, enhance mood and improve your ability to cope with challenges. We need volunteers to help set up/break down the room – please sign up here.

SAVE THE DATE: BRYAN SEXTON COMES TO DUSON

Join us in welcoming Bryan Sexton to the School of Nursing on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 12 until 1:30 p.m.in Pearson 1014. Bryan will be giving a talk on resilience and burnout prevention titled, Surviving vs. Thriving in Times of Change: the science of enhancing resilience. RSVP here and contact Cassandra.callas@duke.edu for more information.

YOGA CLASSES

Yoga classes are every Tuesday from 11 until 11:45 a.m. in Pearson 1011 (this is a different room than previously advertised). These classes will focus on toning muscles, releasing physical tension and encouraging feelings of calm and balance. The class is accessible to all levels and mats are provided.

DUSON WELLNESS WEBPAGE

Find wellness resources at DUSON and across Duke, check out the Calendar of Events, and learn about the new Sit-Stand Desk Implementation Program all on our new website.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

• Try the YMCA free for 7 days! Use this link to access the YMCA’s 7 day free trial promotion.
• Free yoga on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. in Pearson 1140 led by ABSN Student Emily Norton. The practice will be tailored to help with physical nursing difficulties like foot fatigue, low back pain, hip flexibility and spinal flexibility.