OISE Winter Wellness Day - Wednesday, March 10, 2021
This past year has been challenging on many levels for all of us, and it is even more important now to take time for ourselves. There are a range of wellness activities throughout the year that are available to students, faculty, staff and alumni. On March 10th, 2021, we have dedicated a day for faculty and staff to participate in a range of wellness activities that will include yoga, mindfulness, healthy eating, and additional workshops. While we will need to enjoy these sessions remotely, we can enjoy each other's company in these virtual rooms in a shared commitment to our wellness. Sessions in one day are certainly not enough, but they will count, especially when we are doing them together!
Please be sure to register for any and all sessions you’re interested in.
Facilitators: Kapil Dev Bist & Naraindra Prashad
In this 60-minute mindful movement/yoga session, you will learn different ways to incorporate movement into your workday. This session will be taught by Kapil Dev Bist who will join us virtually from Rishikesh, India, the yoga capital of the world. In 2008, Kapil started teaching yoga and meditation at yoga schools in India and Europe. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he has been teaching virtual yoga/meditation internationally. Now retired from U of T, Naraindra Prashad is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and completed an Applied Specialization in Mindful Meditation from the University of Toronto. He teaches Yoga in the GTA, incorporating mindfulness techniques in his teaching.
Facilitator: Jennifer Baradi
During the session, participants will be introduced to iRest Integrative Restoration and have the opportunity to experience some guided practice. Research continues to show that iRest Yoga Nidra effectively reduces: PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and chemical dependency. iRest ® (Integrative Restoration) Yoga Nidra is a research based transformative practice of guided meditation and deep relaxation.
Jennifer Baradi offers weekly practices every Mondays at 8am and 12 pm.
Facilitator: Jordan Friesen
Bubble baths, booze, and baking just aren’t cutting it anymore. Together we’ll discuss what self-care really means and how you can develop intentional habits to support your mental well-being when the old ways of doing it just don’t work anymore.
Facilitator: Rose Mina Munjee
This Mindful Moments session is 60 minutes with 5-10 minutes at the beginning and end of the session for informal sharing and questions. The session includes a short introduction, 20-30 minutes of practice (compassionate body scan, mindful movement, and gratitude), sharing, Q&A, and discussion about stress management and the benefits of mindfulness meditation. Rose Mina offers Mindful Moments sessions every Thursdays at 12 pm. Late arrivals and early departures welcome.
Facilitator: Bonnie Wisener, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Shift Nutrition and Wellness
Whether you are struggling to lose some unwanted extra weight, or just want to develop a sustainable, realistic nutrition and lifestyle plan, having a plan is the first place to start. Discover the power of eating clean for weight loss and wellness, without feeling deprived. Join Bonnie Wisener for this engaging and practical webinar on how to get organized and what to do to create a menu planning process for yourself.
