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About Employee Outreach

Discover, engage, and thrive with Cornell Wellness. We provide multiple options for you and your department to choose from. All of the offerings are free, several are virtual, and most do not require a Wellness Recreation Membership. Jump to and explore: workshops for your department, short duration series style classes (including Wellness group exercise classes and instructional group activity classes), experiential campaigns (including quarterly health campaigns and experiential challenges), community chats, and skill building groups.

Wellness Workshops For Your Department

Cornell Wellness staff are available to provide workshops, lectures, and demos on many different topics to your department, unit or division on-demand and by request. Most offerings run 30-60 minutes. A minimum of 10 registrants are requested but exceptions can be made. Workshops provided in-person and through Zoom (unless noted). Click the button below to connect with Wellness' administrative assistant through email and indicate which workshop you would like, or you can ask to be connected with Wellness staff to talk through which workshop may be the best fit.

Request A Workshop

Department Workshop Options

Move Your Body, Still Your Mind

Request this 30–60-minute workshop, and you and your colleagues will be guided through gentle stretching and balancing movements to warm the muscles while calming the mind. Experience the quieting effect movement can have on the mind with this gentle and effective session. Release stress and tension from the body and leave with a clearer mind, feeling more focused and ready to take on whatever awaits you afterward. 

 Mindful Minutes Between Zoom Meetings

Picture this: you have 10 minutes from the end of your current Zoom meeting until the start of your next Zoom meeting. You spend that time furtively trying to cram in as much work as possible, and maybe shake your wrists out or move your head side-to-side for a little distraction from the screen. At the conclusion of your final meeting, you notice that your back feels uncomfortable, your knees feel stiff, and your focus has plummeted. What do you do? Request this workshop! Cornell Wellness staff will provide tips to help push back on Zoom fatigue and guide you through stretches that can ease discomfort from extended time sitting in front of a screen. You'll learn strategies to help maintain your focus and freshness. 

Food Demo With Our Dietitian - Overnight Oats

You don’t need to be a culinary expert to request this workshop, led by Wellness’ nutritionist, as she guides your work group through how to make a quick and easy breakfast recipe called overnight oats. The first meal of the day is hard to put on the table for many individuals, so to make breakfast a part of our routines in our hectic lives, learn this almost effortless way to incorporate something that’s both nutritious and filling into your day. You can also pre-make several days’ worth of overnight oats at one time, and then just grab and go the rest of the week.
Please note: If requesting this workshop virtually through zoom, a list of ingredients and supplies will be provided to the main contact person in advance and it is the responsibility of the participants to gather ingredients and supplies on their own and bring to the virtual workshop. If requesting this workshop be delivered in-person, a list of ingredients and supplies will be provided to the main contact person in advance and it is the responsibility of the group requesting the workshop to purchase all of the ingredients and supplies for the participants. For in-person delivery, there is a maximum group size of 12.

 Snack On.....

Do you find yourself reaching for a snack but unsure what to eat? Then you are in the right place. Join Wellness' nutritionist in this presentation to explore easy, healthy, and quick snack ideas for when you are craving something to nibble on. Whether you are looking for a grab and go option, something easy to take on the road, or a snack between meals, we've got you covered with this A to Z on snacking.

Taking Care Of Yourself When Work And Life Ramp Up

When work and life demands get hard, how do we handle it? In this workshop we will discuss stress, how to navigate stressful situations, and what self-care means to us. There will be a dual focus on in-the-moment relaxation techniques and long-term strategies that can help us live well. We'll have time for self-reflection, group discussions, and guided self-care practices. Additional resources that can be helpful during challenging times will also be provided. 

Changing The Fitness Narrative

In US society today, there is a lot of pressure to be perfect: to have the perfect body, to do the perfect workouts, to eat the perfect diet. Join Wellness staff to debunk fitness myths and reflect on our connections to physical activity. During this workshop, participants will have multiple ways to explore the meaning of movement and exercise in their lives, including guided self-reflection and group discussions. 

Releasing And Centering Activity

This is the perfect 15-minute pre-meeting guided activity to get both your body and mind feeling simultaneously relaxed and ready to focus on upcoming meeting topics. Request this workshop to be led through a series of breathing, stretching, and progressive relaxation techniques designed to release tension that is occupying valuable space you want to free up. 

What Wellness Has To Offer

Are you wondering what services are available to you? Well, wait no longer. Request this workshop to learn about the 6 most frequently accessed services Cornell Wellness provides, such as individual wellness consultations, in-person and virtual group exercise classes, and much more. Cornell Wellness serves staff, faculty, retirees, and spouses/partners in the areas of fitness, nutrition, health education and self-care for the mind. We believe that providing education and multiple different opportunities for engagement allow for you to feel empowered to make the best choices for yourself throughout your lifetime journey with wellness. 

Wellness Short Duration Series Style Classes 

Wellness Group Exercise Classes (Wellness Recreation Membership Required)

Check out all of the great virtual and in-person group exercise class offerings below brought to you by Cornell Wellness. If you're wanting a printable schedule, fill out this printable group exercise schedule request form, and we'll email you one the Friday after you submit the request.

Strength (Virtual Aug 19-Dec16)

  • Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:00-8:50am, August 19-December 16
  • Zoom
  • It's recommended you provide your own dumbbells
  • Register here

This strength training class is a great complement to your movement routine. The class utilizes dumbbells and bodyweight, increasing the strength of your heart and body through various movements that get your heart rate up and muscles working. This full-body workout targets the major muscle groups of both the upper and lower body. Options are provided for each movement so that the participant can choose what best suits their body at that time. Contact Tina Hunt with any questions. The class Zoom link will be sent out the day before the class begins. If you have registered after the class begins, the class link will be sent out on the Friday after you registered. Registered participants must have an active Wellness Recreation Membership.

Pilates (Virtual Aug 19-Dec 16)

  • Mondays, 12:00-1:00pm, August 19-December 16
  • Zoom
  • It's recommended you provide your own mat, foam roller (preferably OPTP soft roller) and 1, 2, or 3 lb. hand weights
  • Register here

This class honors the practice of Pilates & the body, building strength in the core and beyond. Pilates is beneficial for everyday activities and sport enthusiasts. This class provides an entire body work out, with an engaged mind, for very special results. Benefits of Pilates include attaining increased body awareness, flexibility, strength, grace, and ease of motion. You will be guided through how to recruit the appropriate muscle groups to support each movement and activity, advancing your peak strength and stamina. Contact Tina Hunt with any questions. The class Zoom link will be sent out the day before the class begins. If you have registered after the class begins, the class link will be sent out on the Friday after you registered. Registered participants must have an active Wellness Recreation Membership.

Evening Yoga (Virtual Aug 19-Dec 16)

  • Mondays, 5:00-6:00pm, August 19-December 16
  • Zoom
  • It's recommended you provide your own yoga mat
  • Register here

Join us for the perfect end to your day, connecting breath and movement in a mindful way as you move through a sequence of asanas designed to help you let go of tension and find balance, unraveling the day to help you prepare for a restful evening. This class is appropriate for all bodies and abilities. You do not need to attend every class in order to register, come when you can. Contact Tina Hunt with any questions. The class Zoom link will be sent out the day before the class begins. If you have registered after the class begins, the class link will be sent out on the Friday after you registered. Registered participants must have an active Wellness Recreation Membership.

Core & More (In Person Aug 27-Dec 19)

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00-8:00am, August 27 – December 19, Location: HR Wellbeing Room - 345 Pine Tree Road, East Hill Plaza 
  • In Person 
  • This is a carry-in, carry-out class. Please bring your own mat, water bottle, towel, and any other equipment you may desire for class 
  • Register here

Core training is the foundation of all human movement. This class improves functional strength for daily activities while using exercises that tighten, tone, and focus on the core. Standing body weight exercises and laying mat exercises are performed during this class. It’s okay to attend just Tuesdays, just Thursdays, or both. Contact Tina Hunt with any questions. The class Zoom link will be sent out the day before the class begins. If you have registered after the class begins, the class link will be sent out on the Friday after you registered. Registered participants must have an active Wellness Recreation Membership.

Barre (In Person Aug 20-Dec 17)

  • Tuesdays, 12:15-1:00pm, August 20-December 17, Location: Helen Newman Hall Dance Studio
  • In Person
  • Equipment is available onsite for you to use
  • Register here

Barre is a class that combines elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates and uses small micro movements to strengthen, lengthen and sculpt your body. Participate to target specific muscles using isolated exercises that shape your arms, legs, and glutes while focusing on core and alignment. This is a non-impact class suitable for all bodies and fitness levels. This class is an open-level format to help you build strength, and improve posture and flexibility while creating long lean muscles. Contact Tina Hunt with any questions. The class Zoom link will be sent out the day before the class begins. If you have registered after the class begins, the class link will be sent out on the Friday after you registered. Registered participants must have an active Wellness Recreation Membership.

Spontaneous Yoga (Virtual Aug 20-Dec 17)

  • Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am, August 20-December 17
  • Zoom
  • It's recommended you provide your own yoga mat
  • Register here

Spontaneous Yoga includes breath work, healthy joint movement, and yoga. This is both an invigorating, yet also stress-relieving, practice. There are many different options provided for all bodies and abilities. Instructor has additional training in trauma- and pain-science informed practices. You do not need to attend every class in order to register, come when you can. Contact Tina Hunt with any questions. The class Zoom link will be sent out the day before the class begins. If you have registered after the class begins, the class link will be sent out on the Friday after you registered. Registered participants must have an active Wellness Recreation Membership.

Dance Fitness (Virtual Aug 20-Dec 17)

  • Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm, August 20-December 17
  • Zoom
  • It's recommended you provide your own mat, water bottle, towel, and any other equipment you may desire for class
  • Register here

Get moving and dance like no one is watching. Join this class for a fun cardio workout while learning some choreographed dances. Come get your groove on, break a sweat, and be inspired to embrace the joy of dance. No dance experience needed, just a desire to move your body and try something different. Class begins with a 15-20 min warm-up that includes upper body, lower body, and core conditioning, followed by learning and then attempting some new dance moves. Contact Tina Hunt with any questions. The class Zoom link will be sent out the day before the class begins. If you have registered after the class begins, the class link will be sent out on the Friday after you registered. Registered participants must have an active Wellness Recreation Membership.

Zumba Gold (Virtual Aug 21-Dec 18)

  • Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:10-8:50am, August 21-December 18
  • Zoom
  • It's recommended you provide your own water bottle and towel
  • Register here

This cardio class is perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Also great for anyone at any age looking for a moderate intensity energizing class. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and invigorated. Contact Tina Hunt with any questions. The class Zoom link will be sent out the day before the class begins. If you have registered after the class begins, the class link will be sent out on the Friday after you registered. Registered participants must have an active Wellness Recreation Membership.

Pilates (In Person Aug 21-Dec 18)

  • Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30am, August 21-December 18, Location: HR Wellbeing Room - 345 Pine Tree Road, East Hill Plaza 
  • In Person
  • This is a carry-in, carry-out class. Please bring with you your own mat, foam roller (preferably OPTP soft roller) and 1, 2, or 3 lb. hand weights 
  • Register here

This class honors the practice of Pilates & the body, building strength in the core and beyond. Pilates is beneficial for everyday activities and sport enthusiasts. This class provides an entire body work out, with an engaged mind, for very special results. Benefits of Pilates include attaining increased body awareness, flexibility, strength, grace, and ease of motion. You will be guided through how to recruit the appropriate muscle groups to support each movement and activity, advancing your peak strength and stamina. Contact Tina Hunt with any questions. The class Zoom link will be sent out the day before the class begins. If you have registered after the class begins, the class link will be sent out on the Friday after you registered. Registered participants must have an active Wellness Recreation Membership.

Ballet Barre Fitness (Virtual Aug 22-Dec 19)

  • Thursdays, 8:00-8:50am, August 22-December 19
  • Zoom
  • It's recommended you provide your own mat
  • Register here

Ballet Barre Fitness is a fun, hybrid workout combining the elements of barre, yoga, Pilates and strength training, using small, controlled movements, isometric holds and high repetitions to help you develop long, lean, and sculpted muscles while improving your posture and flexibility. The class Zoom link will be sent out the day before the class begins. If you have registered after the class begins, the class link will be sent out on the Friday after you registered. Contact Tina Hunt with any questions. Registered participants must have an active Wellness Recreation Membership.

Morning Yoga (Virtual Aug 23-Dec 20)

  • Mondays and Fridays, 7:00-8:00am, August 23-December 20
  • Zoom
  • It's recommended you provide your own yoga mat
  • Register here

Join this class for the perfect start to your day, connecting breath and movement in a mindful way as you move through a sequence of asanas designed to help you let go of tension and find balance, setting you up for a productive day. This class is appropriate for all bodies and abilities. You do not need to attend every class in order to register, come when you can. Contact Tina Hunt with any questions. The class Zoom link will be sent out the day before the class begins. If you have registered after the class begins, the class link will be sent out on the Friday after you registered. Registered participants must have an active Wellness Recreation Membership.

Ballet Barre Fitness (In Person Aug 23-Dec 20)

  • Fridays, 8:00-8:50am, August 23-December 20, Location: Helen Newman Hall Dance Studio
  • Zoom
  • Equipment is available onsite for you to use
  • Register here

Ballet Barre Fitness is a fun, hybrid workout combining the elements of barre, yoga, Pilates and strength training, using small, controlled movements, isometric holds and high repetitions to help you develop long, lean, and sculpted muscles while improving your posture and flexibility. The class Zoom link will be sent out the day before the class begins. If you have registered after the class begins, the class link will be sent out on the Friday after you registered. Contact Tina Hunt with any questions. Registered participants must have an active Wellness Recreation Membership.

Pilates (Virtual Aug 23-Dec 20)

  • Fridays, 9:00-10:00am, August 23-December 20
  • Virtual
  • It's recommended you provide your own mat
  • Register here

In this class we incorporate the key principles from Joseph Pilates’ now-infamous method: centering, concentration, control, precision, breath, and flow. Following the traditional Pilates mat sequence, you will be challenged to explore where your body is holding and moving each week and seek to relinquish old patterns while waking up underused and overlooked muscles. No matter if you practiced Pilates previously, currently, or not at all, all are welcome. Contact Tina Hunt with any questions. The class Zoom link will be sent out the day before the class begins. If you have registered after the class begins, the class link will be sent out on the Friday after you registered. Registered participants must have an active Wellness Recreation Membership.

Wellness Instructional Group Activity Classes (No Membership Needed, unless noted in description)

Healing In Place With Wellness - Guided Meditation (Virtual)

Morning Meditation Series

  • Held Fridays, 4-sessions, September 6, 13, 27, October 4, 9:00-9:30am
  • Register here for these Zoom sessions
  • Open to the entire Cornell community; no membership required

For multiple reasons, you may find yourself needing to replenish, rejuvenate, and re-fill your energy cup, and at the same time realize that getting away on vacation is not a viable current option. Join these 30-minute healing in place morning meditations, facilitated by Kerry Howell, Cornell Wellness staff, to start hitting the refresh button. You’ll be invited to sit with your gaze lowered, or eyes closed, while you are led virtually through a meditation designed to focus on the breath and bring a sense of calm to the busy mind. Attend one or more of these drop-in sessions from anywhere you find yourself doing work/life at. Contact Kerry Howell with any questions. 

Healing In Place With Wellness - Guided Relaxation (Virtual)

Morning Sip & Relax Series

  • Held Fridays, 4-sessions, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 9:00-9:30am
  • Register here for these Zoom sessions
  • Open to the entire Cornell community; no membership required

For multiple reasons, you may find yourself needing to replenish, rejuvenate, and re-fill your energy cup, and at the same time realize that getting away on vacation is not a viable current option. Join these 30-minute healing in place morning sip and guided progressive muscle relaxation sessions, facilitated by Kerry Howell, Cornell Wellness staff, to start hitting the refresh button. Bring a warm beverage of your choosing to the Zoom room to help enhance your relaxation through touch and smell and allow yourself to be led through this relaxation technique that brings needed relief to your overworked muscles as you intentionally tighten and then relax your muscles systematically from your head down to your toes. Attend one or more of these drop-in sessions from anywhere you find yourself doing work/life at. Contact Kerry Howell with any questions.

Stretch With Wellness (Virtual)

  • Held Mondays, 6-week series, September 9-October 14, 11:30-Noon
  • Register here for these Zoom sessions
  • Open to the entire Cornell community; no membership required

Join this 6-week stretching series designed to help you get the school year started. Each session includes a combination of active, energizing stretches and soothing, relaxing stretches. Whether you are looking for movements to boost your energy in the afternoon or stretches to help ease tension, there is something for you. Attend one or more of these drop-in sessions from anywhere, and you need not attend previous sessions to join later in the series. No equipment is necessary, though some of the stretches will be from a chair. Questions? Contact session facilitator C Lucas.

Strengthen For Snow Shoveling (Video Releases)

Try out the exercises in this 2-part video series to prepare your body for the upcoming season of snow. You’ll perform specific strengthening exercises that target the muscles most involved in shoveling snow. Both videos of this series cover exercises that strengthen your core, plus your legs, shoulders, arms, and hands. It’s recommended to have an exercise mat, exercise band, two dumbbells, and a tennis ball for these videos. This video series is instructed by Kerry Howell, Cornell Wellness staff. Contact Kerry Howell with any questions about the exercises or equipment. 

Balance Basics (Virtual)

  • Held Tuesdays, October 22-November 12, 9:00-9:45am 
  • Register here for these Zoom sessions
  • Open to the entire Cornell community; no membership needed

Have you been feeling unsteady on your feet? Are you looking to boost your balance and feel more stable as the winter weather arrives? Join Cornell Wellness staff for this 4-week series on all things balance. We’ll learn about the role our brains & bodies play in maintaining our balance, get a baseline of our balancing ability, and practice exercises to help boost our stability. This series is appropriate for all fitness levels and will help you feel prepared for potential balance challenges in the world around us. No specialty equipment needed. Questions? Contact session facilitator C Lucas.

Strengthen While Travelling (In Person)

  • Held Thursdays, 2-part series, November 14 & 21, 4:00-4:45pm, HR Wellbeing Room - 345 Pine Tree Road, East Hill Plaza 
  • Register here for this In-Person series
  • Open to the entire Cornell community; no membership needed

Resistance bands provide an excellent way to increase (or maintain) your strength while you are travelling. They are lightweight, easy to pack, and can be used in almost any setting you find yourself in. Bands provide multiple options for levels of resistance and types of movements. This 2-part series covers 1) exercises to strengthen your upper body 2) exercises to strengthen your lower body. At the end of the series, participants receive a printable workout routine through email. Equipment is available on-site for you to use; no need to bring anything. If you want to purchase your own resistance bands, recommendations can be provided by request, and you are welcome to bring your own bands to class. This class is instructed by Kerry Howell, Cornell Wellness staff. Contact Kerry Howell with any questions about the class or equipment. 

Balance & Stability Series (In Person)

  • Held Mondays, 4-part series, December 2 - December 23, 2:30-3:30pm, HR Wellbeing Room - 345 Pine Tree Road, East Hill Plaza 
  • Register here for this In-Person series
  • Open to the entire Cornell community; no membership needed

Are you looking to boost your balance and feel more stable as the winter weather arrives? Join Cornell Wellness for this 4-week, in-person series to boost your stability. We’ll practice balance exercises and try a few different pieces of equipment that can help strengthen muscles and leave us feeling steadier on our feet. This series is appropriate for all fitness levels. Space is limited to 15 participants. Questions? Contact session facilitator C Lucas

Wellness Experiential Campaigns

Campus-wide Quarterly Health Campaigns

Diabetes And You...

Almost 1 in 6 adults in the US has diabetes. In recognition of American Diabetes Month, Cornell Wellness is hosting a series of activities this week. Whether you are newly diagnosed, have diabetes, or taking care of your family member with diabetes, we have some information to share. Fill out this intention survey letting us know your intention to participate in one or more of the offerings listed below to be entered into a $50 prize drawing (50 points through the Appreciation Portal).

  • Wellness’ Instagram (11/18/24-11/25/24) - Tune in to Cornell Wellness’ Instagram to see how Wellness staff answer questions about blood sugar control. Let us know what tip/s you found interesting when you fill out the end of campaign survey.
  • Habit Building Workshop (11/21/24) 2:00-2:45pm - Have you recently been diagnosed with diabetes? Are you wanting to make changes to your habits but are not sure how to go about it? Join Wellness staff for this introductory workshop to explore strategies for changing current habits or building new ones. We will cover several topics including goal setting, developing support networks, and creating an action plan. Please still indicate your interest below even if you are unable to attend the workshop, as a recorded version will be released after the Zoom live session. Questions? Contact session facilitator C Lucas (cl2478@cornell.edu)
  • Tabling Event (11/22/24) 11:30am-1:30pm - Stop on by the Teagle Hall entrance foyer, where you'll interact with Wellness staff and learn information about lifestyle ideas to manage diabetes/healthy living. Ask some questions about food, exercise, grab a couple of handouts, and leave feeling empowered about your health.

Take part in one or more of the above offerings to learn about diabetes and your health. Questions/comments, contact quarterly health campaign organizer contact Brinda Vijaya Sankar 

Open to the entire Cornell community, no wellness recreation membership needed.

Living Well with Fall's Bounty

Cornell Wellness invites you to experience Living Well with Fall’s Bounty during the last week of September (9/23/24 – 9/29/24). Fall is a time to bring attention to supporting your immune system through everything that nature has to offer including nutrient packed seasonal fruits and vegetables plus the calming colorful beauty of the outdoors, and more. Register here to participate in one or more of the offerings listed below and be entered into a $50 prize drawing (50 points through the Appreciation Portal).

  • Pumpkin Pump Express (9/23/24) 11:30-11:50am - Take part in this virtual strength class, utilizing the bounty of your garden as the weights in your workout to do some pumpkin squats, potato presses, zucchini curls, and more as Tina guides you through a short workout sure to bring on the sweat, but more importantly - the fun! No pumpkins at hand? That's perfectly fine - you can still participate with whatever you have available - whether it's dumbbells, soup cans, or water bottles. If you missed the virtual session, watch the Pumpkin Pump Express video.
  • Fall Foliage Walk and Roll (9/25/24) 3:00-3:30pm - Join C for a panoramic view of the fall colors around central campus. The walk & roll will begin and end at the overlook near Uris Library to admire all things fall. If you can’t make it, try a walk or roll in your own community and look for a tree with yellow leaves, a fall flower, fall window decorations, etc. and let us know about your beautiful finds when you fill out the end of campaign survey.
  • Food Demo (9/27/24) 11:00-noon - Participate in this Zoom live food demonstration on preparing a Sesame Turnips & Carrots recipe with Brinda and learn how to incorporate this tasty seasonal fall produce into your meal line-up. Fresh seasonal produce doesn't just happen in the summer, the fall is filled with delicious seasonal produce too! Have you ever tried turnips before? If not, this will be a great start to including this nutritious and versatile produce into your diet. Registered participants will receive the ingredient list so you can choose to cook along or just watch and learn. Didn’t get a chance to join the virtual session, watch the Food Demo video.
  • Fall Produce Powerhouse (9/23/24 – 9/27/24) - Tune in to Cornell Wellness’ Instagram for 5 days of tips from Kerry on leveraging fall’s seasonal fruits and veggies to support your immune system and help prevent or control some common health challenges that may arise throughout your lifespan. Let us know what tip/s you found interesting when you fill out the end of campaign survey.

Take part in one or more of the offerings listed above to boost your immunity as you enter a time of increased exposure to colds and viruses. Questions/comments, contact Brinda Vijaya Sankar MSc, RD CDN, Nutrition and Health Outreach Specialist with Cornell Wellness. 

Blood Pressure Basics 

Cornell Wellness’ 2-week health campaign on Blood Pressure Basics runs June 3 through June 14. It’s open to the entire Cornell community, no Wellness membership needed. Learn about, and try out, multiple ways to help maintain or manage your blood pressure. Participate in one or more of the following offerings and be entered to win $50 through the Employee Appreciation portal (redeemable through Amazon, Cornell Store, Cornell Dining, or applied towards the CARE Fund).

  • Blood Pressure (BP) challenge – Increase your own awareness of what your blood pressure is by recording your BP readings throughout the two weeks. Use a self-serve machine available at many pharmacies or have your BP taken at one of the tabling events. If you would like a printable BP log emailed to you, for ease of recording your readings, reach out to Cornell Wellness staff Brinda Vijaya Sankar, and she’ll email it to you, or you can download a copy from the Wellness Weekly Update e-newsletter. 
  • Tabling events – chat with Wellness staff about blood pressure, get your BP checked if you’d like, and pick up helpful handouts. We’ll have nutrition and fitness experts from Cornell Wellness staffing the table to answer your questions. Additionally, you can sniff and touch multiple cooking herbs, which are great for adding flavor to your favorite dishes instead of shaking on the salt. For sodium sensitive individuals, salt can increase BP.
    • Monday, June 3, 7:30-8:30am, Helen Newman Hall – near the 3rd floor fitness center entrance
    • Monday, June 10, 11:30-12:30pm, Teagle Hall – near the 1st floor fitness center entrance
  • Moves To Manage Your BP - Join this 20-minute session filled with gentle movements for you to try that can have a positive impact on your blood pressure. Movements focus on centering, grounding, and relaxation techniques. Workshop provided by Tina Hunt, Wellness and Fitness Specialist.
  • Walk And Roll – Join this approximately 60-minute on campus group experience. It begins with 5-10 minutes of information sharing on the benefits walking/rolling has on BP, then 30-40 minutes walking/rolling around the paved arts quad path, and ends with 10 minutes of stretches, all led by C. Lucas, Wellness Community Programming Specialist. Don’t have 60 minutes, that’s okay, join for the amount of time that works for you.
    • Thursday, June 13, 11:30am-12:30pm, meet at the AD White Statue by Goldwin Smith Hall, Arts Quad
    • Not on campus? Take an intentional 40 to 60-minute walk at a destination of your choosing, and email C to let them know where you went
  • Lower your blood pressure through Meditation – Plug in, listen, and feel tension start to ease. Practicing meditation as self-care for both your mind & body can have a big impact on reducing blood pressure through decreasing low levels of stress you may be experiencing and improving how quickly you can wind down towards sleep. Try out these meditations by Kerry Howell, Cornell Wellness Director and email her to let her know which one you tried.

Questions/comments about the health campaign, contact Brinda Vijaya Sankar, Nutrition and Health Outreach Specialist with Cornell Wellness. 

Campus-wide Experiential Challenges

Habit Stacking 4-Week Experience

  • Register here
  • Monday, October 23-Friday, November 19, 2023
  • Open to the entire Cornell community; no membership needed

Are you wanting to make a change? Have you tried making a change in the past and it didn’t stick? Forming a new habit or changing an old one can be hard, but it is doable! Sign up for this 4-week experience to set yourself up for success and to form connections with others in the Cornell community. You choose the healthy habit you want to work on, and Cornell Wellness staff will guide you through the proven Habit Stacking process. You’ll focus on a new skill/part of the process each week, and by the end of the 4 weeks you’ll be well on your way. Open to the entire Cornell community; no membership required. Questions? Contact Wellness Community Programming Specialist, C Lucas.

Wellness Community Chats

Tips To Help Adjust To Daylight Saving Time

On November 5 Daylight Saving Time Ends– Clocks turn back and darkness descends an hour earlier, potentially affecting your sleep routine

  • Thursday, 12:30-1:00pm, November 9, via Zoom
  • Register here
  • Open to the entire Cornell community; no membership required

Do you find yourself struggling with the changing of the clocks each time Daylight Saving Time rolls around? Whether it’s springing forward or falling back, clock changes can have a significant impact on your sleep. Join this community wellness chat to connect with Cornell Wellness staff and each other on the topic of time changes and sleep. You’ll leave with helpful tips and strategies for easing the transition of current (and future) time changes.

This community chat is facilitated by Kerry Howell and C Lucas, Cornell Wellness staff. Contact Kerry at kk253@cornell.edu or C at cl2478@cornell.edu with any questions. You will receive a Zoom link a few days before the session.

Wellness Skill Building Groups

Reducing Blood Pressure - Skill Building Group

  • Held Tuesdays, 4-session series, 12-12:45pm, Oct 1, 8, 15 & 22
  • Register here for this 4-session Zoom series
  • Open to the entire Cornell community; no membership needed 

Do you currently have high blood pressure? Are you looking to build both your knowledge and skills towards actionable options you can try out that science has shown result in lowering blood pressure? Then this 4-session series is a great choice to make. Each session facilitated by Wellness staff is topic focused and has elements of shared learning. Contact Kerry at kk253@cornell.edu with any questions about this offering.

Nicotine Cessation - Skill Building Group

  • Please note: This offering has been cancelled due to low enrollment. However, we do provide individual tobacco/smoking cessation sessions that are available by request.
  • Held Fridays, 4-session series, 4-4:45pm, Oct 4, 11, 18 & 25, HR Wellbeing Room - 345 Pine Tree Road, East Hill Plaza 
  • Register here for this 4-session In-Person series
  • Open to the entire Cornell community; no membership needed 

Are you currently smoking, vaping, or dipping? Are you looking to build both your knowledge and skills to support your next quit attempt? Sign up for this 4-session series to build the tools that you can use whenever you decide your next quit attempt will be. Each session facilitated by Wellness staff is topic focused and has elements of shared learning. Contact Kerry at kk253@cornell.edu with any questions about this offering.