October Events with The Whole U!
Get back into the swing of fall with The Whole U! We have a full month of programming and events sure to connect you with your community and inspire you to strengthen your wellness goals. This month, take charge of your health by joining us at one of the many benefits fairs and flu shot clinics available across our UW campuses and UW Medical Centers. Take time to reconnect with yourself and your community during UW Yoga Month. Whether you’re looking to expand your health care, find grounding, or learn about a new topic, we’ve got you covered.
UW Yoga Month: Slow flow and Meditation with Lochana Panapitiya
Monday, October 3
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
This mindfulness based class will begin with mindful stretching and mobility, transtion to substantial breathwork to oxygenate the body and end with a short meditation to destress the mind. This all levels practice will build awareness of the breath and focus on alignment of the body. Register here.
UW Yoga Month: Chair Yoga with The Whole U
Wednesday, October 5
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Take a mid-morning break and join this chair yoga class to recharge your day. Chair Yoga is designed for every body and can be adapted for each person’s mobility and fitness level. This class will incorporate props that can be easily accessed (such as a chair or yoga mat). Register here.
Nutrition and Digestive Wellness with Diane Javelli, RDNCD
Wednesday, October 5
Noon – 1 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Learn about the ways we can optimize our health and wellness through our gut with UW Medical Center Registered Dietician, Diane Javelli. Register here.
Understanding Your Credit with HomeStreet Bank
Tuesday, October 11
Noon – 1 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Get to know what affects your credit, learn why your credit scores may differ, find out how to get a free credit report, and learn how to improve your credit score. Register here.
UW Yoga Month: Hip Hop Yoga with The Six
Wednesday, October 12
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Pump up your work day with this high-energy and fun-filled power Hip Hop Flow Yoga class with The SIX. This dynamic class weaves in fluid movements to promote strength, stability, flexibility, mental focus and awareness of your body. Register here.
Sleeping in Seattle: Research approaches to understanding and improving sleep
Monday, October 17
Noon – 1 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Curious to know more about how sleep affects our physiology and behavior? Come join us for an afternoon of dialogue as we discuss the latest research to manage and maintain our sleep! Register here.
Tuesday, October 18
9:00 a.m. – noon
UW Tacoma – Phillip Hall, Assembly Room
Explore a variety of PEBB and UW benefit providers to learn more about their offerings and which are best for you. This year’s event includes a Flu Shot Clinic in the Columbia Bank Lobby of William Phillip Hall. If you are interested in getting a flu shot at the event, you must visit the UW Flu Shot Clinic webpage and make an appointment in advance.
Maximizing Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy with Fidelity
Wednesday, October 19
Noon – 1 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
This workshop will focus on helping you understand how Social Security works, considerations for choosing when to start claiming your benefit, and the ways Fidelity Investments can help you decide how to make the most of your benefit. Register here.
Holistic Dental Health Seminar hosted by UW LiveWell
Wednesday, October 19
Noon – 1 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Come learn about the connections research has found between what’s happening in our mouth and the rest of the body, and what makes biological dentistry different from regular dentistry. Register here.
UW Yoga Month: Repair and Restore Yoga with UW Rec
Wednesday, October 19
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Let go of the stress from the day and ease into the moment with restorative yoga. This class will transition from calm, moderate standing flows to floor asanas (poses), giving you time to you revitalize your body, unwind your mind, and lower tension. Register here.
UW Benefits Fair: UW Medical Center Northwest
Thursday, October 20
8:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.
UW Medical Center Northwest – Main Hospital, Solarium
Explore a variety of PEBB and UW benefit providers to learn more about their offerings and which are best for you. Open to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff, this is a great opportunity to prepare for Open Enrollment, which begins on Nov. 1.
UW Benefits Fair: UW at the Husky Union Building (HUB)
Tuesday, October 25
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
UW – Husky Union Building
Explore a variety of PEBB and UW benefit providers to learn more about their offerings and which are best for you. This year’s event includes a Flu Shot Clinic in the Columbia Bank Lobby of William Phillip Hall. If you are interested in getting a flu shot at the event, you must visit the UW Flu Shot Clinic webpage and make an appointment in advance.
UW Yoga Month: Back to Yoga Basics with Tao Zheng
Tuesday, October 25
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
UW – Husky Union Building, Room 250
This invigorating and intentional vinyasa flow class will be rooted with traditional hot yoga elements and principles. During our class, we will be grounded in basic power yoga postures with the added challenge of long duration posture holds. Register here.
UW Benefits Fairs: Harborview Medical Center
Thursday, October 27
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Harborview Medical Center, Maleng Building, first floor lobby and conference room 111/112
Explore a variety of PEBB and UW benefit providers to learn more about their offerings and which are best for you. Open to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff, this is a great opportunity to prepare for Open Enrollment.
Facing Fear and Building Courage Workshop with UW LiveWell
Wednesday, October 26
Noon – 1 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
At this workshop with Jen Laxague, Assistant Director of UW LiveWell & Campus Health Promotion, you will learn strategies for examining and managing fear with more awareness and intention. With the right tools, fear can be a helpful teacher in our lives to help us grow. Register here.
Thursday, October 27
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
UW Bothell North Creek Events Center
Explore a variety of PEBB and UW benefit providers to learn more about their offerings and which are best for you. This year’s event includes a Flu Shot Clinic in the Columbia Bank Lobby of William Phillip Hall. If you are interested in getting a flu shot at the event, you must visit the UW Flu Shot Clinic webpage and make an appointment in advance.
Re-train Your Brain: Introduction to brain health and plasticity with Dr. Sheri Mizumori
Monday, October 31
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
During this webinar, attendees will learn about the many parts of the brain, how it processes and retains information and how its impacted by everyday activities like food, movement and more. Register here.