Micro Health Breaks Start March 17

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 second 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!    

3/17 at 3 p.m.

4/28 at 3 p.m.

Guided Meditation

Receive the benefits of calming the mind, reducing stress levels by promoting relaxation and focusing on the present moment.
 
3/20 at 3 p.m.

5/15 at 2:30 p.m.
 
Body Scan Meditation 

Receive the benefits of calming the mind, enhancing self-awareness, quieting the mind and managing chronic pain.
 
3/24 at 2:30 p.m. (focused on improved pain tolerance)

4/24 at 3 p.m. (to help feel more connected to your physical and emotional self)

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

3/27 at 2 p.m.

4/21 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.

3/28 at 2:30 p.m.

5/12 at 3:00 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!  

3/31 at 3 p.m.

4/29 at 2:00 p.m.

How to Change your Mindset in 10 Minutes

Change your mindset with meditation, practicing gratitude, and affirmations.

4/1 at 2 p.m.

4/23 at 3 p.m.

Day Dreaming 

Get creative and daydream. Letting yourself do something creative is a great way to spend a micro break. Allowing your mind to wander (when the time is right) to whatever it wants to dream about in your future is actually proven to lower stress, boost fulfillment, and improve your productivity at work.

4/3 at 2:30 p.m.

5/1 at 3:00 p.m.

Self-care 

Discover the power of 10 min. of self-care and why this is so important!

4/17 at 2 p.m.

5/5 at 2 p.m.    

 

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. Copy link (don’t click on the link, just copy it) for Micro Health Breaks calendar: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/e19b78d2fbc34df5a4176f3f03fdb1c2@virginia.edu/599b0ed2fe4449e6868183c78bed950717219048676436098549/calendar.ics
  2. Click on "Add Calendar" at the top of the calendar page
  3. Click on "From Internet"
  4. Paste link
  5. Click "OK"
  6. VERY IMPORTANT: Select “YES” to add and subscribe to updates (makes ongoing updates and adds calendar)
  7. Check your Outlook calendar menu to the left of your displayed calendar to see a list of calendars. Click on the new calendar to make it visible. Right click to overlay it over your main calendar, and to change color for that calendar.

Mac Outlook:

  1. Go to browser version of Outlook, then switch to Calendar view from the email view (calendar icon in the far left column). Look for “Add Calendar” in the left column, then:
  2. Subscribe from web
  3. Copy/Paste (ensure there is no space after the URL when you paste into Calendar)
  4. Micro Health Breaks: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/e19b78d2fbc34df5a4176f3f03fdb1c2@virginia.edu/599b0ed2fe4449e6868183c78bed950717219048676436098549/calendar.ics
  5. Add to My calendars
  6. Name the Calendar
  7. Click “Import”