HealthierU Events

This pilot program aims to support the mental and emotional well-being of university employees by providing accessible resources through mindfulness practices and gentle restorative movement. 

The program will be delivered through two primary formats: 

1. In-Person Pop-Up Sessions: 25-minute restorative movement sessions held at key campus locations, including the University Health Center, the City Campus Recreation Center (Room 056), and the Recreation and Wellness Center (Room 110).  

2. Virtual Mindfulness Breaks: 
   Bi-weekly, 20-minute sessions offered in a webinar format.  These guided breaks incorporate mindfulness meditation, chair yoga, and restorative breathwork to promote stress reduction and help employees build sustainable self-care habits. 

In-Person Class Offerings

University employees are invited to participate in a free 25-minute restorative and gentle movement class. Combining the practices of restorative yoga, meditation, and breathwork, these classes aim to support the mental and emotional well-being of university employees. Please refer to the schedule of in-person, on campus classes below. Pre-registration for these classes is highly encouraged as space is limited.  Each class will take place from 12:15-12:40 p.m. CDT on their respected days.

Registration links will be posted 1 week prior to the date of the class. 

Virtual Offerings

This virtual 20-minute webinar series will combine a mixture of guided meditation, chair yoga, and restorative breathwork to help employees incorporate healthy stress management techniques while at work. Each session will run from 12:20-12:40 p.m. CDT on the following dates:

• 9/9/2025
• 9/23/2025
• 10/14/2025
• 10/28/2025
• 11/11/2025
• 11/25/2025
• 12/9/2025