Winter in Minnesota is long and can be difficult, particularly for students in demanding academic programs like the health professions. BeWell is starting the Winter Wellness initiative to promote well-being among health professional students during the winter season.
From January to March, there will be numerous events focused on improving well-being and cultivating community with fellow students!
Event descriptions and registration links can be found below:
Yoga
Join us for a gentle introduction to basic yoga postures and breathing techniques. Gain flexibility and strength, while calming the mind. NO PREVIOUS YOGA EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! Each session will be limited to 6 in-person participants, but unlimited participants can join via Zoom! Please wear comfortable clothing.
Monday, January 30, 2 - 2:30pm
Thursday, February 9, 9 - 9:30am
Wellbeing Studio
Financial Wellbeing Webinar: Loan Repayment/Alumni Panel
BeWELL is partnering with One Stop to create Financial Wellbeing workshops designed for health sciences students. Registration is required. You will receive the zoom link for each session you select prior to the workshop. Registration will close for each session at noon on the day before the session date.
Monday, February 13, 12:15 - 1:15pm
Candle-making
Come make your own scented candle and drink some hot cocoa!
Wednesday, February 15, 4 - 6pm
IP Student Lounge
Register Here for Candle-making
Kinesthetic Awareness: Creative Dance Study
A practice in the art of creative dance group improvisation, this movement exploration will build from individual to group studies with some reflection time built in. Our focus will be on organic impulse, using everyday movement language to connect kinesthetically in an open and supported space. All movement experiences are welcome, all prompts are go-at-your-own-pace. Come ready to move!
Tuesday, February 21, 8 - 9:30am
Wednesday, February 22, 5 - 6:30pm
Wellbeing Studio
Register Here for the Dance Study
Hot Cocoa Pop-up Stand
Come warm up this midterm season before Spring Break with some hot cocoa!
Wednesday, March 1, 10 - 11am
IP Student Lounge
No registration is needed!
Snowshoeing Hike
Snowshoeing is a fun and easy way to walk in nature during the winter time. Snowshoes will fit on any boot and no experience is required. Options are available in the Twin Cities, Rochester, and Duluth! Please wear warm comfortable clothing.
Saturday, March 4, 10 - 11:30am or noon
Financial Wellbeing Webinar: Investment Basics (Understanding Lingo)
BeWELL is partnering with One Stop to create Financial Wellbeing workshops designed for health sciences students. Registration is required. You will receive the zoom link for each session you select prior to the workshop. Registration will close for each session at noon on the day before the session date.
Monday, March 20, 12:15 - 1:15pm
FREE 5 Week Yoga Series
BeWELL, in partnership with Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing students completing Hatha Yoga teacher training courses, will be offering a 5-week Hatha Yoga Series for health professional students. Classes are FREE but registration is required. Hatha Yoga is a gentle introduction to the basic yoga postures and breathing techniques. Gain flexibility and strength, while calming the mind. NO PREVIOUS YOGA EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Mondays, noon - 1pm | March 20 - April 17
This hybrid section will be offered via Zoom and in person (room TBD)
Tuesdays, 5 - 6pm | March 21 - April 18
Virtually via Zoom
Wednesdays, 7 - 8am | March 22 - April 19
Virtually via Zoom
Saturdays, 9 - 10am | March 25 - April 22
Virtually via Zoom