DUSON Wellness: Healthy Duke Wellness Expo, Fitness Classes and More!

HEALTHY DUKE WELLNESS EXPO AT DUSON

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Oct. 10 when LIVE FOR LIFE and Healthy Duke bring their annual Wellness Expo to DUSON. Be the first to receive your free flu shot, get a Health Assessment, free chair massage, giveaways and other wellness resources. 

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.

JOIN THE RUN/WALK CLUB

It’s not too late to register for the Duke Run/Walk Club.  Exercise with the group or on your own with an exercise plan that fits your current level of fitness. Click HERE to download a flyer for the program.

RELAXATION ROOM

Wednesday, Sept. 12 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.

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 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 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!

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

• The Voices of Duke Health listening booth is a space for you to have a conversation with a colleague, loved one, or friend about what is meaningful in your lives, your work, and your relationships.  Click HERE to download a flyer for the program.
• Millennium Sports Club is offering a promotional rate of $20/month to NEW members who start either 9/1 or 10/1, that’s a $13 savings!  You must mention the promotion upon enrollment with LIVE FOR LIFE to get this special offer.  Discount will be applied to the account upon confirmation.  Learn more about Millennium and our other club partnerships at hr.duke.edu/fitness.