Micro Health Breaks Start September 15

Offered by Beth Frackleton, M. Ed., BSN, BS, RN, NBC-HWC, CHWC, ACSM-CPT, EIM Level 1, Certified Medical Yoga Instructor, Chronic Care Coach, Clinician 4, UVA-WorkMed

Back by popular demand, take a 10-minute break to refresh your mind and body with this third 8-week series of Micro Health Breaks. Whether you're looking to boost your focus with chair yoga, ease stress with meditation, strengthen your body through low-intensity cardio, or explore the transformative power of mindset shifts and self-care, there's something for everyone. These quick, engaging virtual sessions offer benefits like improved flexibility, reduced anxiety, enhanced energy, and a stronger mind-body connection—perfect for fitting wellness into your busy day!

Click on the date and time below for Zoom links or download the entire series of Micro Health Breaks to your Outlook account using the step-by-step instructions below the schedule. Join whichever Micro Health Break suits your interests and schedule. No registration required, just show up!

Chair yoga

Enjoy the benefits of improved flexibility and circulation, reduced stress, and improved concentration!    

9/15 at 2 p.m.

10/14 at 1:30 p.m.

11/10 at 2 p.m.

Deep breathing exercises

Learn the experience the benefits of deep breathing exercises such as stress reduction, improved immune system and concentration, increased energy, and many more.

9/18 at 3 p.m.

10/16 at 3 p.m.

11/18 at 2 p.m.

Balance Exercises

Improve stability, coordination, and lower body strength.

9/22 at 3 p.m.

10/21 at 1:30 p.m.

Visualization for a Growth Mindset

Learn a guided mental practice to cultivate positive thoughts and feelings, focusing on personal development and learning from experience.

9/25 at 3 p.m.

10/23 at 2:30 p.m.

11/21 at 2 p.m.

Low intensity cardio workout!  

Enjoy the key benefits of a 10-minute low-intensity cardio session such as improved heart health, boost in mood, joint-friendly, and accessible for all!  

9/29 at 2 p.m.

10/27 at 3 p.m.

Body Weight Strength

Build and maintain strength with exercises targeting different muscle groups, modified for different fitness levels.

10/2 at 2:30 p.m.

10/30 at 2:30 p.m.

Meditation for Relaxation

Receive the benefits of calming the mind, reducing stress levels by promoting relaxation and focusing on the present moment.
 
10/7 at 1 p.m.

11/4 at 1:30 p.m.

11/17 at 3 p.m.
 

Mindful Movement
 
Enjoy the benefits of moving in a way that can lower stress and strengthen the mind-body connection.

10/9 at 2 p.m.

11/6 at 3 p.m. 

For more courses offered by Beth Frackleton, please visit the Wellness Resources webpage.

INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD TO OUTLOOK FOR PC AND MAC

Instructions may vary depending on your mail or calendar software. If the tips below do not work, we recommend trying an internet search for "adding an internet calendar to (your device/software here). HR is unable to provide technical support.

PC Outlook:

  1. Click on this link to download to your computer: UVA Micro Health Breaks calendar for PC.
  2. Click on "Add Calendar" at the top of the calendar page (it may be in a different place depending on which Outlook version you are using).
    a.    You may be asked to “add new” or “import” the calendar at that point; select “add new.”
  3. Click on "Upload from File."
  4. Click on Browse button to navigate to your downloaded file (ends with .ics).
  5. Select a calendar to add it to.
  6. Click "Import."
  7. You may need to close and re-open your Outlook program to see the new calendar.

Mac Outlook:

  1. Click on this link to download to your computer: UVA Micro Health Breaks calendar for Mac.
  2. Go to browser version of Outlook, then switch to Calendar view from the email view (calendar icon in the far left column).
  3. Click on “Add Calendar” in the left column.
  4. Click on "Upload from File."
  5. Click on Browse button to navigate to your downloaded file (ends with .ics).
  6. Choose which Calendar to add to.
  7. Click “Import”
  8. You may need to close and re-open your Outlook program to see the new calendar.