Wellness Programs
Foundation Training: Whole Body Rehab – new series
Fridays, April 19, 26 and May 3, 2024, 12:15 – 1 pm
Deb Lash, Certified Foundation Training Instructor, RYT
Rec Center Health and Learning Center (Building 25), Wellness Suite on 2nd floor
Foundation training is a series of exercises created to alleviate acute and chronic back pain and improve posture and enhance athletic ability through integration of your body’s muscle chains, making space and proper movement patterns. Yoga mats will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you’d like to use your own. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle.
Registration is required and space is limited, register at:
EAW- Employee Only Foundation Training – NAU Campus Recreation*
*When registering for this Foundation Training class, click “Sign in” then click on the NAU User ID option (not the user ID/email address option), then sign in with your CAS credentials. Once you are signed in, select “Fitness” then “EAW-Employee Only Foundation Training” and select the classes you wish to attend. If you experience any issues with registering, please email Fitness@nau.edu for detailed instructions and assistance.
Zumba Classes
Wednesdays, April 17, 24 and May 8, 2024 (no class on May 1), 12:05 – 12:55 pm
Multi-Purpose Gym in the Rec Center, Health and Learning Center (Building 25) on the ground floor
Led by Alison Mercado, MEd, Academic Advisor Sr., and Zumba Instructor
Enjoy a free and fun fitness workout by joining this Zumba class on Wednesdays at lunch. This class includes dancing, cardio, and strength moves, which will surely put spark in your lunch hour!
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. All are welcome. Registration is required.
Zumba Class registration link *
*When registering for this Zumba class, click “Sign in” then click on the NAU User ID option (not the user ID/email address option), then sign in with your CAS credentials. Once you are signed in, select “Fitness” then “EAW-Employee Only Zumba” and select the classes you wish to attend. If you experience any issues with registering, please email Fitness@nau.edu for detailed instructions and assistance.
Yoga Nidra for Improving Sleep
Thursdays, April 18, 25 and May 2, 2024, 12 noon – 1 pm
Led by Judy Springer, NAU ERI, Research Associate, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling; RYT 200
Roughly one-third of Americans are sleep-deprived. Yoga nidra is an integrative style of yoga that promotes deep relaxation through a meditative practice geared to restore the body and quiet the mind. Learn techniques for using yoga nidra to improve your sleep quality and efficiency. This class is suitable for all levels. To fully participate, you will need a quiet space where you may lie down or sit in a comfortable chair, close your eyes, and relax. Attend as you are able; each session is free-standing.
Yoga Nidra Zoom registration link
Talking with Your Pre-teens and Teens About Sexuality
Friday April 19, 2024, 11:45 am – 1 pm
Led by Rachel Billowitz, MPH, Teaching Professor and Public Health Internship Coordinator, Department of Health Sciences
Many parents want to talk with their pre-teens and teens about puberty, dating, sex, and sexuality, but feel they may not know the “right” thing to say. This workshop is designed to empower parents of kids ages 10 – 18 years to have open and honest conversations. Participants will learn how to send age-appropriate and positive messages about sexuality, start conversations, answer questions, and access resources for more guidance.
Talking with Your Teens Zoom registration link
Guided Forest Walk on North Campus
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 12 – 1 pm
Led by Heather Nash, PhD, EAW Director and ANFT Nature and Forest Therapy Guide
Meet in the North Quad, just south of 1899 Bar and Grille
This on-campus forest therapy experience involves taking a guided walk, slowly, with a structured series of invitations designed to help participants relax and connect with nature, its creatures, each other, and with themselves. The walk will be about 1/4 mile in length.
To register for this walk, email ask-eaw@nau.edu.
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 3 – 4 pm
Presented by Barbara Johnson, LCSW with the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
Join us for this free presentation sponsored by the Northern Arizona Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance. Ms. Johnson will define Alzheimer’s disease, describe early signs of dementia, and what to expect as the condition progresses. She will also discuss ways to support someone who suffers from dementia.
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease Zoom registration link
Dementia Friends
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 12 – 1 pm
Presented by Karin Von Kay, Dementia Friends Champion
Join us for this informational session to gain more understanding about effective techniques and approaches when interacting with loved ones with dementia. As a Dementia Friends Champion, Karin is committed to helping change the way people think, act, and talk about dementia, and to assist caregivers and healthcare professionals in our community to have the tools and resources they need to improve the quality of their lives and those with whom they care for.
Dementia Friends workshop registration link
Mobile Mammogram Event
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 8 am – 5 pm
NAU Skydome Parking Lot
Assured Imaging will bring 3D mobile mammograms to the NAU campus (this provider has replaced the former Mobile Onsite Mammogram (MOM) provider). All major insurances are accepted, and a referral is not required for an annual breast cancer screening. Results are sent to the patient and the patient’s primary care provider.
For eligibility information and to schedule a screening, visit Assured Imaging website or call 888-233-6121.
Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care Course
EAW is happy to announce that the Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) modules are now live in the NAU Canvas Learning Management System and available for your on-demand engagement.
The three modules in this series are:
101: Understanding Trauma,
102: The Importance of Regulation, and
103: The 6 Principles of TIC.
These three modules are designed to provide foundational information necessary to begin understanding and implementing trauma-informed philosophy and care.
Ongoing coaching, consulting, and higher-level trainings are recommended as trauma-informed care is a continuous improvement process in which we are never fully done. Additional trainings are in the works, and in the meantime, we recommend attending one of the Trauma-Informed Learning Communities described below.
In addition to these modules, we are offering monthly Trauma-Informed Learning Community meetings; one community for faculty and one community for staff. This will be your venue to discuss challenges and issues related to trauma-informed practice. If you are interested in more specified coaching and collaboration for your department, please email Heather.Rist@nau.edu.
Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care Course link
The Trauma-Informed Learning Communities will meet by Zoom at varied days/times to allow for greater participation. Please join us for any or all of these drop-in meetings. All are welcome.
Trauma-Informed Learning Community meetings for NAU Staff:
Friday, April 5, 2024, 9 – 10 am
April 5 meeting Zoom link
Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 4 – 5 pm
May 1 meeting Zoom link
Trauma-Informed Learning Community meetings for NAU Faculty:
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9 – 10 am
April 30 meeting Zoom link
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 4 – 5 pm
May 8 meeting Zoom link
Drop-in Wellness Groups
Midweek Morning Meditation (Drop-in Group)
Wednesdays, January 24 – April 24, 2024, 8:30 – 9 am
(No meeting during spring break on March 13)
All forms of meditation center on presence and focus. When we practice compassion meditation our focus is on wellbeing, the wellbeing of others as well as our own. During these 30-minute meetings, the instructor will guide you in practicing various types of compassion-based meditations and will demonstrate how you may incorporate mindful compassion into your daily life. Please sign on a few minutes early to get settled. Drop in as you are able; attend any or all meetings.
Meditation Group zoom registration link