CWRU Wellness Newsletter
Issue: 3:1 
January 2017 
In This Issue
Protect Your Back!
Monday Meditation
Three Offerings from 121
Join HealthTrails
Be Money Smart
Got Yoga?
Better Control Your Stress
Tobacco Cessation Class
The new year is a great time to end an addiction to tobacco. The next 8-week cessation class will take place on Thursdays at Noon in MSASS 236. 
Jan 19 thru March 9. 
or call 216-325-9323 to register. 
Healthy Backs and Bodies
Don't let low back pain slow you down. Join us for
Healthy Backs and Bodies 1.0, Mondays at Noon in the TVUC Gaming Room starting 1/23. 
Those who have completed the first Healthy Backs Class are welcome to attend
Healthy Backs and Bodies 2.0. 
Mondays at 1:15 PM in the TVUC Gaming Room. 
Meditation Class
On Mondays this winter take an hour to meditate! 
Meditation has been shown to reduce stress and improve overall health. 
Meditation 
Mondays at 1 PM 
BRB 105 
Jan 23 thru March 13 
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Connect with the Relax Line
No time for a meditation class? Try our new
RELAX Line with five different meditations from which to choose. 
3 Great Programs from 121 Fitness
Lose weight, build muscle, tone up or just be more active with support from the pros at 121.  This January, 121 is offering THREE program options:

Get Fit for Life
Get Fit Together
and
Couch to Confidence.  
 
Wellness Participants (those who receive the $25 monthly incentive) will receive a discounted rate! 
Follow Wellness on Facebook
Keep up with the latest wellness activities and cool articles on the
EEOC Notice
The required EEOC Notice Regarding the Wellness Program is available on the
Happy New Year from the Wellness Team!

January is a busy time for us. In this newsletter you will see a broad overview of the upcoming programs. Please visit our website for more in-depth information about current and ongoing Wellness initiatives.
HealthTrails is Back
Join us for another round of fitness across the globe!
HealthTrails is a 12-week exercise incentive program you are welcome to complete on your own or on a team of 4-6 people.
During this fitness challenge you will virtually travel through some of the most beautiful and interesting trails in the known world.
Everyone who registers will be offered 5 free visits to 121 Fitness.

Wellness Participants who successfully complete HealthTrails qualify for the Physical Activity Program Incentive. In addition, we will offer great prizes to other finishers.
The three teams who travel the furthest will earn a team lunch on campus. And a random group of 20 individual finishers will be offered prizes like free small group fitness class vouchers from 121 or a portable Bluetooth speaker.

Registration and program details are available on the HealthTrails site, or you can contact Mary Ann with questions.

Registration is open NOW and you will start tracking on January 23.

Gather a team and join HealthTrails!
Financial Wellness for All
This month we offer Financial Wellness 101 and 201!
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For those who attended Professor Bill Mahnic's Financial Wellness class in 2016, we have an advanced option for you! This class goes in-depth on topics like reverse mortgages, saving for college, health insurance and more.

Financial Wellness 201 is offered
Wednesdays at Noon
Jan 18 through March 22 (no class 2/1 or 3/15)
Thwing Ballroom
If you haven't had the chance to take the initial Financial Wellness 101 class, we will offer it again on Thursday evenings this winter. 93% of those who took this class in 2016 rated it as very good or excellent!

Financial Wellness 101 is offered
Thursdays at 5:30 PM
Jan 19 through March 23 (no class 2/2 or 3/16)
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Attending at least 7 of the 8 classes in either of these series will qualify Wellness Participants for the new Financial Well-being Program Incentive. 
Try Yoga in 2017
Two Offerings for Those Interested Learning

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Try Yoga!
In 2016 we piloted a 6 week yoga class. This class was for those who felt uncomfortable trying yoga in a traditional setting because of physical limitations. Due to the popularity of that program, we once again offer:
Breathe, Move and Be Well Yoga
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM in Crawford 11A starting 1/17
For those who completed this entry level class and are ready to build their yoga practice might enjoy:
Slow Flow Yoga Wednesdays at 5:30 PM in Crawford 11A starting 1/18. This class is also a good starting point for those without physical limitations who are interested in trying yoga for the first time.
Space is limited in both classes. If you cannot register because the class is full, contact Mary Ann to be placed on a Waiting List. 
SMART and SMARTER
Stress Management and Resilience Training classes are back!

businessman_sleeping.jpg SMART 1.0, an 8-week class created by UH's Connor Integrative Medicine Network, is designed to help you effectively manage stress and improve your health. Those who haven't tried SMART or need a refresher are welcome to join!

SMART 1.0
Tuesdays at Noon
1/10 through 3/14 (no class on 1/31 or 2/28)
Crawford Hall Room 720
SMART 2.0 is a more intensive workshop for those who completed at least 7 of the 8 SMART 1.0 classes. SMART 2.0 strengthens skills learned in 1.0 and adds new tools to your stress management tool belt!

SMART 2.0
Tuesdays at 1:15 PM
1/10 through 3/14 (no class on 1/31 or 2/28)
Crawford Hall Room 720
CONTACT US
Elizabeth Click-Medical Director  OR  Mary Ann Dobbins-Wellness Coord.
216-368-5790     216-368-5997