Fitness and Wellness
Yoga Wellness Series:
Thursday Chair Massage at the Power Center!
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Wellness Seminars
Programs listed are offered based on participation interest.
De-Stress and Eat Right: Wellness Programs Sponsored by Highmark
EMPLOYEES and STUDENTS are welcome to register for Discover Relaxation Within and Eat Well for Life I and II. Contact Amber Lasure Assistant Director, for questions and registration information.
These classes are free to Highmark insurance enrollees; a cost of $50 is implemented for Employee non-Highmark members and $75 for Student non-Highmark members.
Eat Well For Life I
A six week lifestyle improvement program promoting wellness and long-term weight management through balanced nutrition, cooking demonstrations and other hands-on experiences.
Eat Well For Life II
Expand the knowledge you learned in Eat Well for Life I with this additional six (6)-week program. A registered dietician will discuss in further detail reading nutrition labels, factoring exercise into your diet, and provide practical knowledge for grocery store shopping and eating out. Eat Well for Life I is a pre-requisite for this class.
Discover Relaxation Within
This six-week lifestyle improvement program, sponsored by Highmark, helps you manage everyday stress through practical relaxation techniques and innovative stress management strategies. From coping skills, to visualization, to progressive muscle relaxation and humor therapy, you will acquire effective tools to deal with stress.
Wellness in Motion!
Full-time employee at Duquesne University? Take advantage of the Wellness in Motion incentive program offered through Human Resources with opportunities at the Recreation Department!
Click here for EMPLOYEE programs that support the NEW Wellness in Motion incentive program!
Click here for your Recreation Department Wellness In Motion tracking card!
Click here for further information on Wellness in Motion!
With questions regarding wellness seminars, please call Amber Lasure, Assistant Director of Recreation/Health&Fitness at 412.396.3503 or email lasurea@duq.edu