Wellness Events
Unless otherwise noted, cameras are not required.
Every Thursday: Mindfulness Break
Aug. 22 and 29
Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26
from 11:15-11:30 a.m. CT
Give your mind a break. You can expect a livestreamed video handpicked by the Department of Health Wellness Council members.
Relax with Us
Try one of these Relaxation Techniques on National Relaxation Day (Thursday, Aug. 15).
Mindfulness Break with Nat
Wednesday, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18
from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT
Give your mind a break. This class is brought to you by volunteer instructor Nat Chapman from the Department of Human Services in partnership with Working for a Healthier Tennessee.
Olympic Trivia
Did you miss our live trivia event? There's still time to test your knowledge. Complete this quiz by Firday, Aug. 23. Three participants chosen at random will receive a prize!
Stretch It Out
During September, come with a coworker to a Stretch & Destress virtual break. Three names will be chosen at random to win a prize!
This Stretch & Destress class is offered on Monday, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 12-12:15 p.m. CT. Unfamiliar with this class? It’s suitable for beginners and relaxing for all fitness levels. Exercises will be either seated or standing. No special equipment or attire is needed. Please sign this annual liability waiver prior to participating. Download calendar series
Can’t attend live? Let us know you watched a recording (click Wellness Events)!
Meal Prepping 101
Wednesday, Sept. 25
from 12:30-1:30 p.m. CT
Join this interactive session with Registered Dietitian and Wellness Coordinator Morgan Blake to learn the basics of meal prepping, how to get started, grocery shopping tips and more. We will use the platform Mentimeter.
Make Your Well-being a Priority This Month
Use this wellness calendar to practice daily self-care. At the end of the month, if you let us know how many of these daily activities you completed, you could win a prize.
Prize winners will be notified on Monday, Sept. 9.
Self-care September
Use this wellness calendar to practice daily self-care. At the end of the month, if you let us know how many of these daily activities you completed, you could win a prize.
Prize winners will be notified on Monday, Oct. 7.
None scheduled at this time.
You can try our free virtual workouts without any commitment. Just pop in, see if it interests you and stay if you want to give it a try! Unless otherwise noted, you don't need a webcam or anything special, and you can adjust the workout to your fitness level.
Please sign this digital waiver prior to live workouts.
Every Monday: Stretch & Destress
Aug. 26
Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30
from 12-12:15 p.m. CT
Note: There will be no class on Sept. 2.
This class is suitable for beginners and relaxing for all fitness levels. Exercises will be either seated in a chair or standing. No special equipment or attire is needed. Please sign this annual liability waiver prior to participating.
This class is brought to you by volunteer certified yoga teachers and state employees Denise M. Galben, Robin Littlefield and Kristina Giard-Bradford in partnership with Working for a Healthier Tennessee.
Tuesday: Dance Break
Sept. 3
from 12-12:15 p.m. CT
This dance class is fun for all fitness levels. No special equipment or attire is needed. Please sign this liability waiver prior to participating.
This class is brought to you by volunteer dance instructors and state employees Adrienne Hackney, Denise M. Galben and Kendra Stewart in partnership with Working for a Healthier Tennessee.
Download calendar invite
Every Wednesday: 10-minute Fitness Break
Aug. 21 and 28
Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25
from 11-11:10 a.m. CT
This class is brought to you by the Department of Human Services Wellness Council. No special equipment or attire is needed.
Every Thursday: Fitness Break
Aug. 22 and 29
Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26
from 10-10:15 a.m. CT
You can expect a livestreamed workout video handpicked by the Department of Children's Services wellness council members. Equipment needed varies from none to light/medium hand weights.
Turn up the speaker on your phone or computer.
To focus on the presenter, if you're using the desktop version of WebEx, click layout in the top right of the WebEx screen and change from grid to focus. You can then "lock" the view.