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February 10, 2006
Free Lunchtime Yoga Classes for Staff and Students
The University Athletic Center offers free lunchtime yoga classes for staff and students. Postures (asanas), breathing (pranayama) and meditation (dhyana) are integrated together to help promote stability, energy, flexibility and relaxation. Classes are given on Tuesdays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm in the Student Center on Pine Street, Room 319. Classes end on April 25.
Free Wellness Screenings for Staff and Students
The Departments of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Genetic Counseling, and Medical Technology will be providing free wellness exams for University staff and students. Exams will be available Monday, February 20th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the University Athletic Center (UAC).
The free Wellness Screenings may include:
- Posture Analysis and Assessment
- Extensibility Testing
- Resting blood pressure and heart rate screening
- Digital body mass index check
- Diabetic risk analysis
- Review of family medical history to generate a family tree
Just come to UAC between 4:00pm and 7:00pm on February 20th. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing in order to perform extensibility testing. Try not to have worked out prior to assessment and testing.
For more information on this event call 410-706-7529.
