Now, more than ever, in this era of rapid change, demanding schedules, and changing values, it is essential that stressed-out teachers engage in supportive strategies to stay well. 

In this course, you will learn how to care for your most precious commodity - you.  In so doing you will best serve your students, families, and friends by serving as a role model for a happy, healthy, and harmonious lifestyle.
        
This course will provide K-12 educators with useful strategies and techniques to promote well-being both in themselves and in their students by recognizing the intimate connection between body, mind, and spirit. 

In this active, fun, and experiential class there will time to move, laugh, connect, introspect and relax as we explore stress reduction through skillful thought patterns, breathing exercises, stress awareness, fitness, nutrition, stillness, experiencing joy, and staying on task with what has heart and meaning in your life.

The work of many experts in the field, including Martin Seligman (positive psychology) Jon Kabatt-Zin Ph.D. (mindful based stress reduction), and Steve Covey (effective self management) will be reviewed in the course.
   
Please be aware that physical movement is involved in this class. However, the level of movement can be tailored to meet the specific abilities of each participant and should not eliminate anyone from taking this course. 

Yoga will be practiced and the relaxing warm water therapy of Watsu will be incorporated through learning a few, simple movements that will be practiced with a partner.  Allowing space for the “sacred pause” is a key component of this class.
        
$20 for handouts and the course text, Go for the Joy, Your Gateway to Creating and Maintaining Optimal Health, written by the instructor is due at class.

Section: A

We advise reviewing the course syllabus prior to registration. Review Syllabus Download in Adobe pdf format. STAYING HEALTH IN STESSFUL TIMES: 1-Day Retreat