This gentle vinyasa flow yoga class with leave you balanced, energized, and restored. We will integrate movement with the breath as part of a gentle and creative vinyasa yoga flow. You will tune into your body and bring a sense of calm to the mind. Suited for all levels. No prior yoga experience necessary. Audience: This course is intended for Harvard staff, faculty, post docs and affiliates. Pre-requisites: None Pre-work:…
This workshop is a mindful approach to well-being and managing stress through, breathing techniques, and an introduction to Sudarshan KriyaTM (SKY) meditation. To begin, we will discuss ways to manage stress that comes up in our lives. After that, participants will be guided through evidence-based breathing techniques for deeper relaxation. After these initial relaxation techniques, the course leader will guide participants through a 20-minute meditation, with time for reflection afterwards.…
Managing A Leave of Absence will help provide an understanding of the Leave of Absence process, including the roles and responsibilities of both the employee and manager involved before, during and after a leave. The discussion will include an overview of eligibility for each employee class (Admin & Professional, Non-Exempt, Post Doc), types of leaves and guidelines. The leave types covered will include: FMLA, Short Term Disability, Maternity and Parental,…
One in four individuals is said to have a mental health condition, so chances are you know someone who is struggling. Most of us want to know how to support someone who may be dealing with a mental health issue, but it’s hard to know how to help. This workshop, based on the principles of Mental Health First Aid, will provide the opportunity to learn about common mental health conditions…
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This gentle vinyasa flow yoga class with leave you balanced, energized, and restored. We will integrate movement with the breath as part of a gentle and creative vinyasa yoga flow. You will tune into your body and bring a sense of calm to the mind. Suited for all levels. No prior yoga experience necessary. Audience: This course is intended for Harvard staff, faculty, post docs and affiliates. Pre-requisites: None Pre-work:…
This workshop is a mindful approach to well-being and managing stress through, breathing techniques, and an introduction to Sudarshan KriyaTM (SKY) meditation. To begin, we will discuss ways to manage stress that comes up in our lives. After that, participants will be guided through evidence-based breathing techniques for deeper relaxation. After these initial relaxation techniques, the course leader will guide participants through a 20-minute meditation, with time for reflection afterwards.…
Essentials for Preparing for a Brave Conversation - What gets in the way of having a brave conversation? Often these conversations are laden with emotion, risk, or sensitive topics, especially during turbulent times. Despite this, there are ingredients that can help make a conversation productive and even successful. In this one-hour training, the Harvard Ombuds Office will explore the fundamental elements for preparing for a brave conversation. Participants will also…
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This gentle vinyasa flow yoga class with leave you balanced, energized, and restored. We will integrate movement with the breath as part of a gentle and creative vinyasa yoga flow. You will tune into your body and bring a sense of calm to the mind. Suited for all levels. No prior yoga experience necessary. Audience: This course is intended for Harvard staff, faculty, post docs and affiliates. Pre-requisites: None Pre-work:…
This workshop is a mindful approach to well-being and managing stress through, breathing techniques, and an introduction to Sudarshan KriyaTM (SKY) meditation. To begin, we will discuss ways to manage stress that comes up in our lives. After that, participants will be guided through evidence-based breathing techniques for deeper relaxation. After these initial relaxation techniques, the course leader will guide participants through a 20-minute meditation, with time for reflection afterwards.…
Harvard Longwood Campus New Employees! Join us for an interactive opportunity to learn about the resources and support that are available to you. This session offers a unique opportunity to meet & engage with fellow new HLC employees. Please only register for this event if you are a new employee on the Harvard Longwood Campus (Harvard Medical School, T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard School of Dental Medicine).…
