{"id":474,"date":"2020-01-06T14:47:23","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T14:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/160-wham\/?page_id=474"},"modified":"2026-03-31T23:28:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T23:28:53","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/wham\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellness & Health At Macalester -WHAM"},"content":{"rendered":"

News & Event Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spring Session 2 Classes for Staff and Faculty<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Spring semester can be a high-capacity time. If you tend to hold tension in your body, you\u2019ll love the relief you\u2019ll feel after Hatha Yoga. If your mental and emotional health tends to suffer when stress builds, then practicing Mindfulness surrounded by a compassionate community of your peers could be just what you need. And lastly, if you start to take life too seriously and need a reminder to let go, then come dance your heart out and sweat off some stress at Dance Cardio on Fridays. Registration is now open and closes on Wednesday, March 18 at 4 pm.  Visit our WHAM Classes page<\/a> for class descriptions and secure your spot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHAM Lunch & Learn<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Inviting Insight: Cultivating Wisdom and Well-being in Troubling Times<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insight is a \u2018way of knowing\u2019 that can be developed by all people. In times of crisis, insight serves as a critical personal and societal resource. During this session, we will explore practical strategies shown to assist individuals in cultivating insight to enrich their own lives and the lives of others. Learn more on our Lunch & Learn page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lunch will be catered by Bon Appetit at 11:45, Wednesday, April 22 in the Leonard Center\u2019s Hall of Fame room<\/strong>.  The presentation will be from 12:00 to 12:50 p.m. Please register to join us<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New Mindful Drinking Group Coaching Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Have you wondered what life might be like without alcohol? Want to try another approach to lowering your blood pressure or reducing your risk for cancer? You’re in good company. This group will be made up of a supportive community of your peers that focuses on creating awareness around your drinking habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At its core, coaching is about helping you identify and work towards your vision of your best life. Our health and well-being coach, Kelly, will partner with you to adopt a new mindset, attitude, and behaviors to help you achieve your vision.  Peer support and accountability will enhance your success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more and register, visit the Mindful Drinking Group Coaching Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FIND YOUR INNER PEACE WITH A NEW LIVING WELL ACTIVITY!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Calming yourself improves your mental and physical wellbeing. A new activity, Create Your Calm<\/strong>, is now available virtually and on-demand through WHAM and HealthPartners Living Well. This 2-week activity includes 4-7 classes each week of mindfulness, breathing and medication-style classes to help you pause, breathe and create calm. All classes are beginner level and under 30 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit our Well-being Activities page<\/a> to learn more, or get started today. Visit healthpartners.com\/signin\/livingwell<\/a> and sign into your online account. Select \u201cGet Started\u201d on the activity, Create Your Calm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay active from anywhere!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Whether you work from home or go into work, it\u2019s easy to get so caught up in the day that you suddenly realize, it\u2019s been hours since you last got up. Wellbeats<\/strong><\/a> is a free online resource with programs for all interests and ability levels. Check it out and get moving more, whether you\u2019re working at home, on campus or on the go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the Give Me a Work Break Program<\/strong> (Four Weeks)<\/em>. Manage stress and increase productivity during the work day with these short exercises and stretches.<\/em> Wellbeats member, Jess, said “This felt great! A quick five minutes made such a difference.”<\/em> Download the HealthPartners mobile app or sign in to healthpartners.com\/wellbeing<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong> to explore all Wellbeats has to offer. For more work-break ideas, visit our Well-being Activities page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Connect with our health coach to reach your goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s time to team up. A professional health coach can be the missing link between setting goals and meeting them. Talk one-on-one with our certified health coach, Kelly Fang, about what\u2019s important to you. Whether that\u2019s back pain, nutrition, sleep, stress management, exercise or something else \u2013 Kelly will work with you to address your unique needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re on Macalester\u2019s benefits plan, take your health assessment to get started at healthpartners.com\/wellbeing<\/strong><\/a> or use the Living Well<\/em> button on the myHP app. Then contact Kelly<\/a><\/strong> to set up a time.  In-person, walking and video appointments are free and open to all staff, faculty, spouses and domestic partners, regardless of your benefits plan. To learn more, visit our Health Coaching page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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