The key to developing a closer connection with nature is deliberately enhancing your powers of observation and wonder. A nature journal is a place to grow your thoughts, record your observations, explore your feelings, and deepen your relationship with the natural world. In this in-person, hands-on workshop, you will have an opportunity to immerse yourself …
Research has linked prolonged sitting with a number of health concerns, from obesity and higher blood pressure to an overall greater risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The good news is that incorporating more movement of any kind into your day can have a profound impact in reducing those risks. In this interactive …
Join us for a contemplative practices workshop to deepen your resilience and contribute to the health and well-being of yourself and your community. This online class is offered in conjunction with Stanford’s free 2023 Contemplation by Design Summit, which will include over 45 free online lectures and guided experiential sessions in compassionate communication, relationship skills, loving …
The workplace can be a stressful place, as employees juggle competing priorities, race to meet deadlines, and have difficult interactions with managers and co-workers. Although workplaces have traditionally emphasized productivity over all else, new research has recognized compassion to be an essential aspect of a productive work environment, leading to improved job satisfaction and work-related …
Should I still be avoiding carbs? What is the perfect diet – intermittent fasting or the Mediterranean diet? Should I be supplementing with collagen in my smoothie for my protein needs? If you find yourself asking questions like this about your nutrition, then this class is for you. Join us in this three-session online course to …
Decades of research in social psychology and positive psychology have uncovered two important lessons about happiness and well-being: people can intentionally cultivate these emotions through science-based practices, and social connection is a major pillar for lasting happiness. Join us for this online workshop to learn how you can enhance your own well-being through these practices. …
Do your back, shoulders, and neck hurt during the day and leave you exhausted in the evening? Did you know that the same guidelines that improve your posture can also cure your back? By learning to adopt a relaxed posture while working at your computer, you can dissolve chronic tensions and erase discomfort. Join us …
Looking for ways to liven up your non-alcoholic drinks? Excited to craft a signature mocktail with ingredients you made yourself? Join us for this hands-on mocktail workshop where we’ll discuss principles of drink-making and learn how to make some key ingredients – syrups, shrubs, and herb sugars and salts – that will take your drinks …
The simple act of breathing is something we all do every day, yet most of us give it little to no thought. Both ancient wisdom and modern research indicate that breathing is much more than simply delivering oxygen to the body. How we breathe can have profound effects on our mind, body, and spirit. In …
Are you looking for a smart, tax-advantaged approach to safeguarding your finances against medical expenses? A Health Savings Account, or HSA, allows you to save pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified medical expenses today as well as providing valuable retirement benefits for the future. In this free noontime webinar, we will explore the various features …