Daemen College Presents - Holistic Wellness Initiative
A holistic learning community guided by area educators and practitioners dedicated to providing outstanding and affordable wellness education, services and experiences.
Join us for workshops, lectures, discussions, classes and retreats that will present scientific, philosophical and spiritual perspectives on holistic health, wellness and well being.
Please note that all events must be registered for in advance. Registration begins September 5th.
Thursday Evening Lecture Series
The Thursday Evening Lecture Series explores the mind-body-spirit-earth paradigm of personal and universal health and well-being. Free to Daemen Community. All others $10 per lecture. Lectures are located in the Business and Commerce Building, Room 107/109.
Oct 5 Cleansing for Better Health with Joanne Tomasulo
Oct 19 Part 1: Mind Body Therapies for Stress Management with Jennifer Rivier
Nov 2 Part 2: Mind Body Therapies for Stress Management with Jennifer Rivier
Saturday Morning Workshops
Several times each semester Saturday Morning Workshops are offered introducing techniques to enhance personal health and wellbeing. These sessions combine lecture with hands-on instruction.
Attendance is limited to 20. Free to Daemen community. All others $10 per workshop. Please dress comfortably.
10 AM to Noon – Wick Campus Center – Room 113-115 (with the exception of Reflexology)
Sept 23 Living Wholefully on a College Campus: Encouraging your Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Health with Justine Tutuska
Oct 7 Introduction to Reflexology with Kathy Pignatora (to be held in SH 211)
Nov 11 Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation with Rich Muscatello
Weekly Practice
If you’re looking to enhance your proficiency in the practice of mind body or stress management techniques, weekly classes are available. Attendance is limited to 20. Free to Daemen community. All others: $5 per class.
7:00-8:00 pm Wick Campus Center – Rm 113-115
Hatha Yoga with Marie Muscatello Tues, Sept 12, 19, 26
Cultural Dance: Bellydancing with Ilya Tues, Oct 17, 24
Dances of the World with Cathy Skora
Afro Brazilian Tues, Nov 7
Egyptian Dance and Rhythm Tues, Nov 14
Additional Holistic Wellness Events/ Activities
Mc Dougald 5K Run/Walk
Scholarship fund in the memory of Charles McDougald (former Daemen student) and Buffalo Police Officer
Saturday, Oct 21, 11am Registration: Alumni Relations – 839-8212
Registration Information:
Registration begins September 5th
Please call Justine Tutuska at (716) 839-8556 to register
All classes must be registered for in advance, but payment may be made prior to, or at the time of the class.
*We reserve the right to cancel classes that do not reach a capacity of 10 registrants. In this event, money will be refunded.
