Events Calendar
01
Jul
Online Class
Heal Your Posture, Heal Your Back
Do your back, shoulders, and neck hurt during the day and leave you exhausted in the evening? Did you know that the same guidelines that improve your posture can also cure your back?...
03
Jul
Webinar
Self-Myofascial Release – Emphasizing Self-Care to Improve Your Body’s Movement
Do you have muscle tightness or soreness? You may find relief through self-myofacial release - a practice that involves applying gentle, sustained pressure to the connective tissues around the muscles to eliminate pain...
03
Jul
Wellness Event
Weekly Integrated Holistic Yoga Classes for members of the Stanford Community
These weekly classes are taught by YogaX alums who are well-versed in teaching Integrated Holistic Yoga, which is a practice of accessibility and belonging, intentionality, and beneficence that honors the whole person and offers a wide variety of yoga practices. Meets every Wednesday 6-7p via zoom. Free for faculty, staff, and students at Stanford.
04
Jul
Wellness Event
Yoga With Intention – A Weekly Gentle Practice for Individuals Dealing with Breast Cancer
A yoga series developed specifically for individuals dealing with breast cancer, whether in recovery or post-treatment. Meets every Thursday 9-10a via zoom. Free.
08
Jul
Wellness Event
YogaX 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Advanced Applications of Yoga in Healthcare and Allied Healthcare Settings (Rolling Admission)
Specifically designed for individuals who want to teach therapeutic yoga in healthcare settings The YogaX RYT300 YTT program is rooted in a comprehensive curriculum that delves traditional and modern yoga philosophy, ancient yoga psychologies, contemporary psychological research, evidence-based practices, neuroscience, and social science. Led by experienced teachers with extensive teaching experience, yoga therapy backgrounds, and ...
09
Jul
Webinar
How a Longer Lifespan Affects Retirement Planning
Americans are living longer than ever, yet more than half of American adults don’t know how long they can expect to live in retirement. This understanding of life expectancy, or longevity literacy...
09
Jul
In Person Class
Make Your Own Kimchi at the Stanford Educational Farm
Curious about pickling, fermentation, or food preservation, but maybe a bit intimidated by the process? Join us for this hands-on kimchi workshop. We'll explore the science behind food fermentation and discuss best practices...
10
Jul
Online Class
Intuitive Eating
Are you tired of the endless dieting-cycles and body loathing? Do you analyze every food decision? Have you stopped trusting yourself around food? Diets are not only a low ROI endeavor, they can...
10
Jul
Online Class
Window, Mirror, Map – Making Art for Joy and Self-Care
Discover how to build community and connection through engaging in a self-reflective creative process. In this 3-session online class, we will explore ways of making art for joy and self-care. Our three projects...
11
Jul
Online Class
Discerning Self-Care from Self-Sabotage
High achieving professionals notoriously struggle with self-critical thoughts that often lead to minimizing self-care and feeling guilt when not being "productive." Yet self-care is not self-indulgence. This investment in your well-being is critical...
12
Jul
Online Class
My Working Life – Building Better Integration Into Your Everyday
With the many demands we often have on our time and energy, work-life conflict is unavoidable. When we make work and life decisions that are reflective of our values and priorities, the impact...
12
Jul
In Person Class
Flourishing Through Nature-Based Meditations
For millennia, people have found refuge and resilience by practicing contemplative meditation in nature. This transformative combination supports joy, peace, a sense of belonging, wisdom, nourishment, and stewardship of personal and planetary well-being....
15
Jul
Online Class
Sit and Stand Comfortably at Your Computer Station
Do you put up with nagging tension or discomfort while working? Even minor tension, if ignored, can contribute to repetitive strain injury or neck and shoulder pain. The way you use your workstation...
16
Jul
Online Class
Balance Your Body through Basic Nutrition
Homeostasis describes how the human body regulates fluid, nutrients, and temperature balance. American diet culture tells us that "clean eating," fasting, and cleansing are the best ways to find balance. These messages lead...
17
Jul
Wellness Event
YogaX IAYT-Q 300-Hour Program: Integrated Holistic Yoga Therapeutics in Healthcare (Rolling Admission)
Specifically designed for healthcare professionals who want to integrate therapeutic yoga practices and principles into their healthcare practice This advanced therapeutic yoga program is the first of its kind in the nation accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists under a new clinical yoga training pathway for qualified health professionals. The IAYT-Q program is ...
18
Jul
Online Class
FUNdamental Skills – Improv for Health and Well-Being
We constantly hear about the importance of interpersonal skills, calling on us to be “compassionate, flexible, resilient, communicative,” to name a few. These sound great, but how do we actually put those skills...
19
Jul
Wellness Event
YogaX Therapeutic Yoga for Mental Health 60-Hour Certificate Program (Rolling Admission)
Specifically designed for advanced yoga teachers and healthcare professionals who want to support their clientele with tailored yoga interventions that support emotional and mental wellbeing, resilience, and thriving. The program is delivered in two 30-hour modules, which allows for rolling admissions and great flexibility for trainees.
20
Jul
In Person Class
The Lost Birds Sculptures Art Walk
Join us for a free exploration of the intersection of art and nature on Stanford Campus. During the session, we will visit each of the five human-scaled sculptures of The Lost Bird Project...
22
Jul
Webinar
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Co-Sponsored by the Stanford CIO Council Neurodiversity in IT ProgramNeurodiversity is the range of common differences in thinking and behavior which we now understand to be normal variations in humans. This includes conditions...
22
Jul
Online Class
Traditional Oriental Medicine
This practical introduction to the ancient wisdom of Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM), also often called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a five-session online class series in which knowledge and practical self-care skills are...
23
Jul
Online Class
Unleash Your Inner Superhero
Have you ever wondered about your own superpowers and how you can use them to support others and causes you truly care about? Whether it's through empathy, mindfulness, resilience, communication, organization, writing, or...
23
Jul
In Person Class
Strawberry Celebration at the Stanford Educational Farm
Summer is strawberry season! These sweet and juicy jewels of summer are perfect in an ice-cold lemonade, smothered in a blanket of whipped cream, or just popped into your mouth straight from the...
24
Jul
Online Class
Empowering Health Behavior Change
Are you tired of feeling stuck in your attempts to adopt healthier habits? Don't let the cycle of unfulfilled intentions discourage you! This online workshop will equip you with the tools and strategies...
25
Jul
Online Class
Cook Your Way to Better Health
Are you tired of relying on takeout and processed foods, but struggling to find time and motivation to cook at home? Join us to learn some practical tips to make preparing your own...
26
Jul
Online Class
Unplug from a Busy Mind Meditations
Our minds are considered to be our most valuable asset, but when incessant thinking, daydreaming, or random thoughts distract us, our own mind can become a barrier to deep peace.Research has shown...
29
Jul
Online Class
The Art of Saying No – Setting Boundaries for a Healthier You
Feeling overwhelmed or resentful? If you're caught in a cycle of overcommitment or struggle with saying no, this online workshop is for you.Over two interactive sessions, we'll delve into the art of...
31
Jul
Webinar
Simple and Seasonal Summer Grilling
Nothing says summer quite like grilling outdoors with friends and family. While hot dogs and burgers may be the traditional fare, it is time to elevate your grilling game and support your health!...