Are you interested in learning the importance of establishing healthy behaviors while modifying unhealthy ones? Join us for the Nalanda Center's ten-month wellness program, "Journey to a Healthier You," designed to provide information to improve your well-being. Each month, we will cover different topics to help you and your community live a healthier life.
We meet at 10 AM on the 1st Sundays of each month through June 2025. You can participate via Zoom or in person at Nalanda. Recordings and other materials are available through the Nalanda website. Join us!
Live at the Dharma Center, 1620 fourth Avenue East, Olympia, WA
or
On Zoom: Meeting number: 875 4920 1879
Passcode: Nalanda
Next meeting: :
WELLNESS PROGRAM: COGNITION / SOCIAL INTERACTION
Led by Lisa O'Block and Jami Skarda-Kraft.
Upcoming topics on first Sundays of each month are:
- May: Putting it all together
- June: Container gardening/Potluck
Recent Presentations
August 4, 2024 First Session Recording.
NOTE: If you are asked for a passcode to view the video, note that the passcode is not "Nalanda" but in this case h6P$k8=h.
On Zoom: Meeting number: 875 4920 1879
Passcode: h6P$k8=h
Sunday, October 6, 2024 Information
- Session Recording On Zoom: Meeting number: 875 4920 1879
Passcode: SX@zj@z1 - Slide Presentation
In December, Lisa and Jami brought their friends Kelly (human) and Bodhi (canine) to help cover the power of pets in stress management. Bodhi tried to demonstrate "nose work" - you had to be there. We learned about 4 core strategies for stress management, including attention centering, expressive-creative strategies, reflective exploration, and healthy lifestyle pillars.
The January 5 session on physical activity emphasized ways of incorporating physical activity into our daily lives, and the many health benefits that can follow. The main goal is to keep living the life we aim for and enjoy. It's never too late to start, and any amount is helpful: move more, sit less! We talked about how to improve our endurance, flexibility, balance, and strength, including setting realistic goals that are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely).
The February discussion on sleep helped me to realize that as a retiree, I can think of sleep as my full-time job: 9pm to 5am, every day. Well, not EVERY day, but almost! Again, I'm setting realistic goals that are SMART: specific, measurable (by my watch), achievable, realistic, and timely.
The March program, COMMUNITY & SPIRITUALITY, included this PowerPoint presentation for you to download.
DISCLAIMER: Our presentation is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. For personalized medical advice, we recommend consulting a licensed physician. Always seek the advice from your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition.