HealthierU ~ February 7, 2007

Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was instituted in 2000 to build the capacity and increase awareness, participation and support for HIV prevention, care and treatment among African Americans. February 7, 2007 marks the seventh year of this annual event. The Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.- CCSU/Wesleyan, Ujamaa, and, the Brothers of the Mu Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. will sponsor:

Open Community Discussion
Discussing the impact of HIV/AIDS in our personal lives and communities will begin promptly at 6:15pm in the Basement of Malcolm X House.

1st Annual Candlelight Vigil
It will begin at 7:20pm on the corner of High and Washington Street. Candles, Refreshments, and Lapel Pins will be provided!!!!!

Tips for a HealthierU
Learn about how HIV and AIDS are impacting the African-American community
The Body: HIV Prevention in the African-American community

Baby, it's cold outside! Protect yourself from the low temperatures and wind chill.
Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety

What are the benefits and dangers of social networking sites like Facebook?
Safe Facebooking

Announcements
Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Cardio Kickboxing, oh my!!
Registration is now open through Friday, February 9 for WesWELL's Non-credit class offerings in Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, and Cardio Kickboxing!  Classes begin next week, so get registered soon!  (Fees will be prorated for late registrants.)
Complete details and online registration at WesWELL's Non-Credit Classes.

Quote of the Week
"The bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp." ~ John Berry, "Flight of White Crows"

Healthy Dose of Info on...Yoga
Besides relieving stress and improving your body's flexibility, yoga can help you manage health conditions and cope with disease. Explore yoga's benefits, risks and how to select a class.

Stress is everywhere. If it's getting the best of you, you might want to make like a downward-facing dog or a cobra and try yoga. This series of postures ? sometimes named for mammals, fish or reptiles ? and controlled breathing exercises have become a popular means of stress reduction.

Though the practice of yoga has been around for thousands of years in India, its popularity in the United States has grown steadily only over the last 100 years or so. Today yoga classes teaching the art of breathing, meditation and posing are offered nearly everywhere from trendy health clubs in big cities to community education classes in small towns.

Yoga is part of the Hindu religion and a way of life. The ultimate goal of yoga is to reach complete peacefulness in your body and mind. While traditional yoga philosophy requires that students adhere to this mission through behavior, diet and meditation, chances are you aren't looking for a complete change in lifestyle but rather increased flexibility, relaxation or stress relief.

From Mayoclinic.com: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/yoga/CM00004

To learn more about the benefits of yoga, click here: http://www.healthandyoga.com/html/yoga/Benefits.html

For more information on Wesleyan's health offices, visit:
WesWELL, the Office of Health Education
Health Services
Office of Behavioral Health for Students

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