STRENGTH CLASSES

Strength classes are every Thursday at DUSON! Christian Kennicott, Fitness Specialist for LIVE FOR LIFE, will be leading an all-levels, full-body strength workout on Thursdays from 4:30 until 5:15 p.m. in Pearson 1011 (class is cancelled for February 15).  Please register here.

DUSON WELLNESS CALENDAR

Be in the know regarding Wellness events at DUSON with the DUSON Wellness Calendar on Outlook!  In Calendars, select Open Calendar, then Open Shared Calendar.  Type “DUSON Wellness” in the search bar to add the calendar to your list.  Email Cassandra.callas@duke.edu if you run into any issues.

RELAXATION ROOM

Monday, Feb. 12 from 12 until 2 p.m., 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. Visit Pearson 3103 to enjoy mandala coloring, essential oils, brain teasers and relaxing sounds and scenes.

YOGA CLASSES

Yoga classes are held at DUSON on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in Pearson 1140.  This course is designed to be accessible and beneficial to all levels of experience – from the first-time yogi to the advanced practitioner, this class seeks to meet all needs by offering modifications and instruction, posture by posture.  

LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES

Want help navigating the surplus of information available on nutrition?  LIVE FOR LIFE Dietitians are hosting a series of lectures at DUSON to help!  This month, on Feb. 22 from 12:30 until 1:15 p.m. in Pearson 3103 learn about planning Healthy Lunches on the Go. Bring your lunch to eat during the lecture, and RSVP here.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

• Looking for meditation and mindfulness resources near Duke? Start here!
• Get around campus quickly (and for a discount!) with Duke’s new bike share partnership.
• Keep Durham Beautiful and Sustainable Duke are collaborating to plant over 150 trees in the Duke/Durham Community, and they are looking for volunteers! Register here for one of the events below:
  • Feb. 10 at 1-4 p.m. Red Maple Park3320 Hinson Drive Durham, NC, 27704
  • Feb. 24 at 1-4 p.m. Walltown Park1308 West Club Boulevard Durham, NC, 27705