DUSON Wellness: Free Chair Massage, Room Change for Yoga Classes and More!

RELAXATION ROOM

Monday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 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.

FREE CHAIR MASSAGE FOR FACULTY & STAFF

Get a free, 15-minute chair massage from a licensed massage therapist right here in Pearson 3102 on either Sept. 18 or 20. Be sure to register in advance using this link – sign up today!

JOIN THE RUN/WALK CLUB

The Duke Run/Walk Club is designed to help you meet your health and fitness goals - whether you're a beginner walker or an experienced runner training for a race. Offered each Spring and Fall, the club is a no-fee, 12-week program for all Duke faculty and staff at all fitness levels. Register now!

HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Get a free snapshot of your health with LIVE FOR LIFE’s Health Assessment! Have your total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, weight, and BMI measured, and talk with an RN about opportunities to set and reach goals. Wednesday, Aug. 29 and Thursday, Aug. 30 in Duke North.

YOGA CLASSES – ROOM CHANGE

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 be led by Lindsey Crawford, Registered Yoga Teacher and 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. Classes are free, register here to reserve a spot!

STRENGTH CLASSES

Strength classes with Christian Kennicott are every Thursday from 4:30 to 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!

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

• Catch a free screening of the documentary Resilience – Thursday, August 30, 5:30 – 7p.m.
• Open Mindfulness Meditation at the Student Wellness Center – Tuesday, August 28, 11 a.m. until 12 p.m.
• A great wellness resource for Duke employees, LIVE FOR LIFE presents My Health - a free, confidential health assessment.