Wellness Events
Health Experts in Real Life: Live Panel
Thursday, Sept. 14
from 1-1:30 p.m. CT
You might think health experts don’t experience struggles when it comes to health and wellness, but this simply isn’t true. Join the Working for a Healthier Tennessee team for a live panel discussion to learn how they handle their struggles.
Whole Grains Trivia
Thursday, Sept. 28
from 12-12:30 p.m. CT
September is Whole Grains Month! Test your whole grains knowledge in this live trivia game led by Wellness Coordinator Morgan Blake. The top three winners will be awarded a prize! An additional prize will be awarded to a participant chosen at random. We’ll play using Mentimeter. Can’t join us live? A link to this quiz will be available here on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
Pick Tennessee Products Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, Oct. 11
from 1-1:30 p.m.
Join the hunt and learn more about Pick Tennessee Products! Wellness Coordinator Lindsey Joe will lead a live scavenger hunt using Mentimeter. A link to join will be provided the day of the hunt. Two participants chosen at random will win a prize!
Meditation Break with Nat
Wednesday, Sept. 20 & Oct. 18
from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT
Give your mind a much needed break with live, virtual meditation.
This class is brought to you by volunteer instructor and state employee Nat Chapman from the Department of Human Services in partnership with Working for a Healthier Tennessee.
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Well-being Check-in
Thursday, Oct. 24
from 12-12:30 p.m. CT
Join our Well-being Check-in and practice guided imagery! You’ll have the opportunity to refresh your self-care practice, share your well-being tips and try different ways to stay well.
Find Your Flow Yoga Challenge
September 11-22
Take on this beginner-friendly, two-week challenge to discover which style of yoga feels good to you. Follow the provided calendar to try a variety of yoga practices on your own, while boosting your physical and mental health. You'll have the opportunity to try seated, standing and floor yoga. At the end of the challenge, complete the submission form for a chance to win one of the three prizes! To participate, sign up by Thursday, Sept. 7.
Pick Tennessee Products Photo Contest
Photo submission: Oct. 2-10
Voting: Oct. 16-19
Winners announced: Oct. 23
Join the Working for a Healthier Tennessee Pick Tennessee Products Photo Contest. Submit up to one photo per category:
- Farmers Market – Show off your fall farmers market haul!
- Homegrown Harvest – Share your homegrown fall fruit and/or vegetable harvest.
- Fall Recipe – Let’s see your homemade dishes featuring fall fruits and/or veggies.
- Pumpkin Patch – Share your pumpkin pics!
Submit photos by Tuesday, Oct. 10: https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/wfhtn_pick_tennessee_products_photo_contest
Every Thursday: Department of Education Meditation Break
Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 31
from 11:15-11:30 a.m. CT
Give your mind a much needed break with the Department of Education Wellness Council every Thursday on Microsoft Teams! You can expect a livestreamed meditation video handpicked by TDOE Wellness Council members.
Suicide Prevention (Presented by Optum Health)
Thursday, Sept. 7
from 12-12:45 p.m. CT
Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, according to WHO’s latest estimates so suicide prevention must be taken seriously. This training program raises awareness of the risk factors of suicide and how to intervene if you believe someone is at risk.
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Cholesterol 101 (Presented by ActiveHealth)
Friday, Sept. 22
from 10-10:30 a.m. CT
Did you know that high cholesterol levels raise your risk for heart disease? It’s true. If your levels are high, your risk could be twice as high as people with ideal levels. In this session you’ll learn ways to lower your risk.
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! 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: Yoga for All
Sept. 11, 18 and 25
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
from 12-12:15 p.m. CT
Join us for a 15-minute live, virtual yoga class each week that’s suitable for beginners and relaxing for all fitness levels. Poses will be either seated in a chair, or standing. No special equipment or attire is needed!
This class is brought to you by volunteer certified yoga teacher and state employees Denise M. Galben, Robin Littlefield and Sophia DeMarse in partnership with Working for a Healthier Tennessee.
Attire: Anything you can move in
Equipment Needed: Chair
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Download calendar series (starting in October)
Every Tuesday: Dance Break
Sept. 12, 19 and 26
Oct. 3
from12-12:15 p.m. CT
Join this 15-minute live, virtual dance class each week that’s fun for all fitness levels.
This class is brought to you by volunteer dance instructors and state employees Adrienne Hackney, Denise M. Galben and Kendra Thomas in partnership with Working for a Healthier Tennessee.
Attire: Anything you can move in
Equipment needed: Nothing, except plenty of space to move around
Download calendar series
Download calendar series (starts in October)
Every Wednesday: 10-minute Fitness Break
Sept. 13, 20 and 27
Oct. 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.
Attire: Anything you can move in
Equipment Needed: Varies
Every Wednesday: Yoga for All
Sept. 13, 20 and 27
from 12-12:15 p.m. CT
Join us for a 15-minute live, virtual yoga class each week that's suitable for beginners and relaxing for all fitness levels. Poses will be either seated in a chair, or standing. No special equipment or attire is needed!
This class is brought to you by volunteer certified yoga teachers and state employees in partnership with Working for a Healthier Tennessee. Each class will be led by a different yoga instructor: Denise M. Galben, Kristina Giard-Bradford, Robin Littlefield or Sophia DeMarse.
Attire: Anything you can move in
Equipment Needed: Chair
Every Thursday: Department of Children's Services Fitness Break
Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28
Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26
from 10-10:15 a.m. CT
Give your body a break with the Department of Children's Services Wellness Council every Thursday on Microsoft Teams! You can expect a livestreamed workout video handpicked by DCS Wellness Council members.
Attire: Anything you can move in
Equipment Needed: Varies (None to light/medium hand weights)
Download calendar series
Download calendar series (starts in October)
Every Friday: Yoga for All
Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29
from 12-12:15 p.m. CT
Join us for a 15-minute live, virtual yoga class each week that's suitable for beginners and relaxing for all fitness levels. Poses will be either seated in a chair, or standing. No special equipment or attire is needed!
This class is brought to you by volunteer certified yoga teachers and state employees in partnership with Working for a Healthier Tennessee. Each class will be led by a different instructor: Denise M. Galben or Robin Littlefield.
Attire: Anything you can move in
Equipment needed: Chair
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