There are many roads to good health, and learning how to manage stress is one of them. That’s why the Wellness Centre is offering Wellness Week from May 5 to 9. Primrose Lewis-Clarke, Employee Well-Being Officer, Human Resources Services & Organizational Development, submitted this rundown on the events and instructors:
There will be five days of lectures and demonstrations on yoga, massage, meditation, acupressure and other ways to stay fit and reduce stress at work. Everyone is welcome to attend the lunch-hour and after-work events at Vanier College and other venues listed below.
Raffles will be held at every event with prizes such as gift certificates for chiropractic, massage and traditional Chinese medicine.
Wellness Week is sponsored by York’s Human Resources Department and the Confidential, Professional & Managerial Employees Association.
MONDAY, MAY 5
- Lunchtime Yoga with Liliane Najm, noon–1pm, Vanier College Dance Studio
- Stress Management Seminar with Dr. Joseph Levy, "Get a Life Before You Lose a Life," 4:45–6:15pm, Vanier College Senior Common Room
- Seated Massage with certified practitioner Jenna Smith for $1 per minute, 5:15-7pm, York Lanes Chiropractic clinic
TUESDAY, MAY 6
- Lunchtime Yoga with Liliane Najm, 1–2pm, Vanier College Dance Studio
- Wellness Lecture by Dr. Joseph Levy, "Walking for Health: The Natural Exercise," noon–1pm, Vanier College Senior Common Room
- Seated Massage demonstration with Jenna Smith, followed by short treatments (first come, first served), 4:45–6:15pm, Vanier College Senior Common Room
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
- Lunchtime Yoga with Liliane Najm, noon–1pm, Vanier College Dance Studio
- Lecture by Chiropractor Mark Halpern, "Stay Fit While You Sit: Reducing Wear and Tear on Your Body," 5:30–6:30pm, Vanier College Senior Common Room
- Seated Massage with certified practitioner Jenna Smith for $1 per minute, 5:15-7pm, York Lanes Chiropractic clinic
THURSDAY, MAY 8
- Meditation for calming the mind with Liliane Najm, 12–1pm, Vanier College, Room 029 (lower level, north side)
- Lunch n’ Learn with Sayeeda Hosein, DCM, "Managing Your Workplace Health with Acupressure," 1–2pm; Vanier College Senior Common Room
- Mindfulness Meditation with Liliane Najm, 4:45–6:15pm, Vanier College Senior Common Room
- Seated Massage with certified practitioner Jenna Smith for $1 per minute, 5:15-7pm, York Lanes Chiropractic clinic
FRIDAY, MAY 9
- Lunchtime Yoga with Liliane Najm, noon–1pm, Vanier College Dance Studio
- Seated Massage with certified practitioner Jenna Smith for $1 per minute, 1:30-6pm, York Lanes Chiropractic clinic
- INSTRUCTORS/FACILITATORS
Dr. Mark Halpern is a chiropractor and maintains his practice in the newly established York Lanes Chiropractic clinic. Prior to the opening of this clinic, Dr. Halpern practised in the York Lanes Health Centre. He can be reached at 416-736-5414.
Sayeeda Hosein, BA, DCM, D.Ac., is a professional member of the Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Association of Canada, and an associate member of the American Association of Oriental Medicine. She has been in private practice for the past 10 years and recently established a new location of the York Lanes Health Centre. She can be reached at 416-736-5525.
Dr. Joseph Levyis a professor in York’s School of Health Policy and Management and Director of the Wellness Centre at York University. He has been presenting health and wellness lectures, seminars and workshops to educational, hospital, corporate and social service audiences for over thirty years. He can be reached at 416-736-2100 ext. 39355.
Liliane Najmis a certified Hatha Yoga instructor and has been teaching the popular Vanier Yoga Program during the 2002-2003 academic year. She was also an instructor of Transcendental Meditation for four years, and now facilitates Mindfulness Meditation sessions on Thursday evenings at York University. She can be reached at lilianenajm@hotmail.com.
Jenna Smithis a certified seated massage practitioner and maintains a part-time practice in the York Lanes Chiropractic clinic. She can be reached at 416-736-5414 or 416-817-4162.