Healthy Living Week
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Self Awareness and Self Care | September 23 - 27, 2024

A week focused on taking care of oneself in all aspects of health and wellbeing. 

Week Long Activities

Mindfulness Challenge

Check out Rec's instagram for daily posts on the benefits of adopting a mindfulness practice!

Monday: Meditate for 15 minutes

Tuesday: Yoga

  • Check out our group fitness class with Izzy at 7 p.m. at the Mathy. 

Wednesday: Grounding Techniques

Thursday:  Box Breathing

Friday: Journaling

Fitness on Demand Wellness Challenge

Join the Fitness on Demand Wellness Challenge during Healthy Living Week for students and employees. Any individual who completes any number of classes between September 23-27 will be entered into a drawing for a yoga mat and a Recreation Department water bottle! The more classes you complete, the better your chances are to win! You can complete fitness, wellness, or nutritional classes, that range from five minutes to an hour long. If you haven't registered for Fitness on Demand, sign up here . Employees can pay the $20 fee for 12-month access can be paid by cash or check at the Mathy Center. 

 

 

 

Monday, September 23

Mediation Monday!

The Mathy MPR will be set up with Fitness on Demand between 7 a.m.-12 p.m. to do a mediation session.

Tuesday, September 24
  • Viterbo Speaks Up Day
    • 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
    • Between the Murphy Center and Vac (Rain location: Murphy Center Lobby)
  • Hummus Station in the Caf: Learn about chickpeas and creativity with hummus. Try out variations of hummus with multiple dipping options. 
    • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • The Caf
    • Sponsored and hosted by Dining Services
  • Blood Pressure Checks  and Cold/Flu Kits- All students can stop by Health Services to get their blood pressure checked and pick up a Cold/Flu Kit.
    • 9-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.
    •  Hosted by Health Services
  • Yoga with Izzy
    • 7 p.m.
    • Mathy Center MPR
  • Open Gym Pickleball- All levels welcome, paddles provided.
    • 7:15-8:45 p.m.
    • Mathy Center
    • Hosted by Recreation
Wednesday, September 25
  • Flu Clinic: Flu shots are available! Students and employees are encouraged to get their flu shots during Healthy Living Week. Individuals are encouraged complete the online flu shot form ahead of obtaining their flu shot.
    • 12- 2 p.m.
    • The Caf
    • Provided by Health Services
  • Pause for PawsPet therapy event organized by the Viterbo rec department in cooperation with the coulee region humane society.
    • 12 - 1 p.m.
    • Marian Courtyard (Rain site: Hawks Nest)
    • Sponsored by Recreation
Thursday, September 26
  • Farmer's Market: Join Student Sustainability Club and vendors from the community for fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, and more! This program will coincides with the fall festival.
    • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • The Turnaround on Fransiscan Way
    • Sponsored by Student Sustainability Club
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Friday, September 27
  • Smoothies in the Caf: Try a variety of flavorful combinations to create tasty and nutrition smoothies during dinner in the Caf.
    • 11-1 p.m.
    • Caf
    • Hosted by Dining Services

Contact wellness@viterbo.edu with questions.

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