Health and Wellness Workshop Series for Employees
Human Resources is pleased to announce the following Health and Wellness Workshop Series events for New York Tech Employees. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win health and wellness related raffle prizes!
Questions? Contact Human Resources at hr@nyit.edu or 516.686.7667.
Upcoming Workshops
Weekly Virtual Stretch Classes
Tuesday, 1 – 1:50 p.m. (ET)
In this 50-minute stretching, flexibility, and mobility class, learn the focus on holding deep movements to lengthen and restore your muscles and improve range of motion in your joints. No shoes needed; only a soft surface. Attendees to this workshop will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a raffle prize! Now through March 2022/
Build a Heart Smart Pantry & Cook for Wellness Pre-Recorded Video
Learn more about: items to include in your pantry, understanding food labels, and how to cook for wellness utilizing healthy techniques and flavorful ingredients!
Weekly Virtual yoga sessions
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. (ET)
Now through the Spring 2022 semester.
Weekly Virtual or In-person High Intensity Interval Training (HiiT) Classes
Mondays, 4 p.m. (ET)
Now through the Spring 2022 semester.
Location: 1849 Broadway, 1st Floor, NYC Campus or via zoom.
*By participating in fitness exercises, you expressly assume and accept sole responsibility for your safety and for any and all injuries that may occur.
Past Workshops
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHOLESTEROL
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Zoom Event
What is cholesterol? Learn at this discussion on good and bad cholesterol, and get nutrition guidance to optimize health & cholesterol levels.
HORMONE HEALTH FOR FAT BURNING
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Zoom Event
How hormones affect metabolism and fat burning/fat storage, and why hormone balance is necessary for optimal weight maintenance.
Detoxing 101
Friday, July 30, 2021
Zoom Event
Myths about detoxing, what is detoxing, and how detoxing can improve your health.
A Better Night’s Sleep
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Zoom Event
Understanding sleep deprivation, why it’s important to get adequate rest, and how to optimize a good night’s sleep.
Stress Buster
June 25, 2021
Zoom Event
Learn to uncover personal stressors, causes of stress and how stress shows up for them. Learn action steps to take in order to reduce stress. Participants will experience a breathing exercise and a guided muscle relaxation exercise.
Metabolism Master
June 16, 2021
Zoom Event
Learn how to boost your metabolism without will power or restrictive dieting, and understand why what you’ve been doing to lose weight isn’t working… and what does.
Improving Resiliency
May 19, 2021
Zoom Event
Discuss healthy living for busy families. Participants will learn about the many hhealth issues children face today, the positive impact of proper nutrition, and how to make healthy eating easy and fun for the entire family. Attendees to this workshop will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Improving Resiliency
May 6, 2021
Zoom Event
Learn the importance of resiliency and acquire skills of adaptability in an ever-changing world. Attendees to this workshop will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Heal Your Mind and Body
April 21, 2021
Zoom Event
Guided stretching and relaxation breathing techniques. Attendees to this workshop will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Preventing and Overcoming Burnout
April 8, 2021
Zoom Event
Learn to implement solutions to overcome burnout and to lift mental spirits. Attendees to this workshop will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Why Diets Don't Work
March 25, 2021
Zoom Event
Learn why dieting and restrictions are not beneficial to health sustainable weight loss. Attendees to this workshop will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Kick Your Sugar Habit...For Good
March 10, 2021
Zoom Event
Learn tips and tools to curb your sugar cravings. Attendees to this workshop will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Kick Your Sugar Habit...For Good
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Zoom Event
Learn tips and tools to curb your sugar cravings, learn the hidden sources of sugar, understand our relationship with sugar and the adverse effects of sugar.
Be Positive
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Zoom Event
Learn the power of positivity, best practices to implement happiness, how to fail forward and take action toward positive lifestyle changes, and the importance of gratitude.
Healthy Holidays
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Zoom Event
Take control over your holiday season! Learn how to be, feel, eat, and live happier and healthier during the holiday season.
Mastering Time Management
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Zoom Event
Identify your core values, discuss work-life balance understand how time is managed, learn and apply time management strategies, the benefits of unplugging and embracing self care
Mindfulness
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Zoom Event
What is mindfulness and how to apply it to various facets of your daily life to improve happiness, health, productivity, and more. Includes short breathing exercise/meditation.
Instructor: Jessica Kishpaugh, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Life Coach, and Wellness Educator
Mental Well Being During Social Distancing
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Zoom Event
Learn tools and techniques for improving mental health and reducing stress and anxiety during Covid and social distancing.
Instructor: Jessica Kishpaugh, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Life Coach, and Wellness Educator
Eating for Energy
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Zoom Event
Understand forms and sources of energy, how to fuel your day with the right lifestyle choices and the right nutrition to boost energy naturally. Includes brief muscle relaxation exercise.
Instructor: Jessica Kishpaugh, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Life Coach, and Wellness Educator
Family Wellness
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Zoom Event
Explore health issues children face today, the positive impacts of healthy nutrition on children, how to make healthier choices for the entire family, and how to find more peace and balance while raising healthy, happy children.
Instructor: Jessica Kishpaugh, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Life Coach, and Wellness Educator
Get Organized
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Zoom Event
Get Organized—Decluttering and enhancing efficieancy and productivity at work and home. Participants will better understand the harmful effects of clutter and benefits of decluttering their home and work lives, as well as practical tips and strategies they can immediately implement.
Instructor: Jessica Kishpaugh, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Life Coach, and Wellness Educator
Managing Stress in the Workplace
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Zoom Event
Acquire resiliency and reduce stress at work. Participants will better understand stress and personal stressors in the workplace and will engage in fun and interactive exercises to learn to take a low stress approach to managing stress at work.
Instructor: Jessica Kishpaugh, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Life Coach, and Wellness Educator
Nature Walk
Friday, October 18, 2019
Long Island campus: North Parking lot trail entrance near West Road (view map)
Free giveaways, games, and light refreshments!
Mindfulness
August 27, 2019
Long Island campus: Harry Schure Hall DL3, Room 234
New York City campus: EGGC DL3, Room 704
Instructors: Christy Hawkins, Michelle Ranaldo, and Erin Vlasak, Vocational Independence Program
Workshop taught attendees how their bodies respond to stress and the importance of focused breathing.
Attendees received free giveaways entered to win raffle prizes!
Let's Do Yoga
August 8, 2019
Long Island campus: SAC Athletics Recreation Room (second floor)
Instructor: Nancy Coradin, Library
Workshop taught attendees basic yoga poses and gentle stretching. Practicing yoga can increase flexibility, core strength, balance, and mind-body awareness.
Attendees received a free yoga mat and entered to win raffle prizes!
Workstation Ergonomics
July 16, 2019
Long Island campus: Harry Schure Hall DL2, Room 235
New York City campus: EGGC DL2, Room 706
Instructor: Mark Gugliotti, Department of Physical Therapy
Workshop taught attendees the basic dos and don’ts of their office space and preventative measures to help avoid headaches, neck aches, back aches, and other ailments.
Attendees received free ergonomic giveaways!