Fun Friday: Yoga Flow and Restore

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Contrary to popular belief, yoga is for everyone! It is more than just asanas (poses) and is truly a way of life. In this simple, introductory flow, we will practice movement and breathwork. You can do this right...

Fun Friday: Winter Hiking in New England

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Dr. Arul Mahadevan discussed the importance of getting outdoors. He described hiking and trekking opportunities in New England and beyond, winter hiking gear essentials, and even starting a group for those interested in getting out there. Facilitator: Arul...

Fun Friday: Sit, Stretch, and Smile – Yoga for All

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Laura specializes in making yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of age, mobility, or fitness level. Through breath work, gentle stretches, and mindfulness practices, Laura helps students find relaxation, improve flexibility, and cultivate inner peace, all from the comfort...

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Fun Friday: Music Session

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity.   Facilitator: Joo Park, PhD, is a composer and pianist. She seeks to write music that explores the dual nature of existence: simple and complex, obsessive and impulsive, serious and humorous, and tonal and atonal. She wants to...

photo of Carmen Alvarez

Fun Friday: Experiencing the Joy and Playfulness of Reiki Energy Healing

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. This fun, interactive and experiential session introduces participants to the practice of Reiki in an engaging and accessible way. This session will focus on hands-on activities that help participants explore their biofield and experience the power of energy...

Aine Greaney

Fun Friday: Writing for Joy

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Published author, essayist and expressive writing teacher, Áine Greaney Ellrott, talked about discovering how expressive writing can bring joy, comfort and clarity to our professional and personal lives. Participants learned the “why,” “how” and “where” of practicing wellness...

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Fun Friday: Eight Active Ingredients of Tai Chi©

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Eight Active Ingredients of Tai Chi© certified teacher Barry Friedman explored the traditional principles of Tai Chi in a relaxed, informal and experiential session. Regular practice of this gentle “meditation in motion” leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance...

Fun Friday: Painting Demonstration with Troods

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Artist Patricia Nolan-Brown, aka “Troods,” demonstrated her favorite way to paint. She showed how painting can be a form of joyful meditation once you let go of expectations. Facilitator: Patricia Nolan-Brown (aka Troods) is an artist with a...

Fun Friday: Slow Flow Yoga

Fun Friday: Slow Flow Yoga for Stretching and Flexibility Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Gentle yoga is a slower, less intense practice, perfect for easing into the weekend. Natalie practiced mindful movements that allow your body to stretch and release tension. The slow...

Olga Katsovskiy

Fun Friday- Writing Flash Essays

Fun Fridays offer a refreshing mid-day break from work to indulge in physical, mental, or creative activity. Flash is traditionally defined as stories that are 1,000 words or less. The flash form calls for immediacy; there is no space for lengthy preambles and meandering. In this session, Olga introduced a variety of different types of...

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