Happiness is a positive mental and emotional state -- the presence of positive emotions and the absence of negative ones. Meaning, on the other hand, is bigger; it lies in connecting and contributing to something beyond the self. Carl Jung, one of the great pioneers of psychology, said, “The least of things with a meaning...
A common misconception is grief only follows the death of a loved one, but many other life events are also associated with loss and result in grief. These losses and the grief that follows can be dismissed by others, remain hidden from others, or be unacknowledged, even to ourselves. Things like unemployment; migration; moving houses; separation...
Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection, and to learn the basics of meditation and to experience a crystal bowl sound bath. Part meditation, part listening exercise, Sound Baths are healing musical performances played with crystal singing bowls and chimes. They can be very therapeutic because you are literally bathed in sound...
Do you keep hearing people talk about your microbiome ... and you’re wondering what that means? We're here to help! Scientific research is intensely focused on the microbiome and the critical role it plays in our health. Our microbiome consists of the tiny organisms found in our intestinal tract that are key to the prevention...
Well-designed boundaries are an essential component of living a happy, healthy, and balanced life. But while you may know that boundaries are important, it can often be confusing and intimidating to understand where, when, how, and with whom to build and maintain boundaries. Establishing and maintaining boundaries in the holiday season can be particularly challenging....
This class incorporates dance and creative movement to address balance, flexibility and spatial awareness for people living with Parkinson’s disease. The AdventHealth class is offered twice a month in person. Please join us! Email to register: [email protected]
Relax. Let Go. Release. Receive. Time in nature is essential to grounding and embodying the goodness life has to offer. It uplifts the mood, boosts the immune system, and relieves stress. Join us for a special Outdoor Meditation class on the grounds of Ward Park, directly adjacent to the Center for Health & Wellbeing....
Warm up this winter when you learn to create comforting, immune-boosting dishes that nourish both body and soul. Under the guidance of Allison Harrell, Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist, you’ll learn how to prepare cozy, satisfying meals that are packed with ingredients known to enhance immune function and support overall health during the colder...
Exercise Your Creativity is back in 2024, with an all-new series of classes designed to inspire your creative side. Exercise Your Creativity is back in 2024, with an all-new series of classes designed to inspire your creative side. In these monthly art workshops, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to experiment with a variety of mediums and...
Join us to make garden and plant-related gifts including aromatherapy room sprays, seed kits (with companion plant design), plant propagation for house plants, succulent gardening, and more. This class is led by the talented gardeners and educators at Fleet Farming, a non-profit program of IDEAS For Us. Learn more about Fleet Farming at www.FleetFarming.org. This...
It’s the Five Days of Fitmas! Join us every day, from December 9 through December 13, 11 am to noon, for a special holiday-themed class led by your favorite Crosby Wellness Center instructors. These classes are designed to help keep you on track with your health goals this holiday season while still enjoying the fun...
The “Museum of Happiness” Series offers another fun and engaging workshop to explore ways you can access more joy and satisfaction every day. We all know that stress contributes to disease and worse health outcomes; so why can’t we take advantage of this phenomenon and use our thoughts, emotions, and inner dialogue to help ourselves...
