The Wellness Department in NSU’s Office of Campus Recreation will hold a six-week yoga and nutrition workshop for students called Mindful Eating
The workshop is hosted by Marilyn Gordon, registered dietitian and nutritionist. It will run from Jan. 14 to Feb. 18, every Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the RecPlex. The cost is $30 and is only open to NSU students.
Gordon said the workshop is a way to learn how to connect the mind and body through yoga and nutrition.
“We will explore how mindfulness can have a positive impact in our busy everyday lives,” she said. “It will be an opportunity to disconnect from external demands and connect with ourselves.”
Laura Vergara, intern for the Wellness Department and part of the program developers for the workshop, said the workshop will be an exploration of nutrition and yoga, as well as learning the different aspects of consciousness and awareness.
“Students are not required to have background knowledge in yoga, since the workshop not only goes into the dynamics of yoga, but it also has an explanation of the practice,” she said.
Each participant may take away something different depending on their needs and interests.
“Everyone will understand a bit more about nutrition, healthy eating habits and how yoga can be used as a ‘mindfulness’ tool to influence a wellness lifestyle,” Gordon said, “We will also explore breathing and meditation exercises, asana (postures) and the use of aromatherapy in a yoga practice.”
The workshop began as an idea from Gordon and Marcela Sandigo, associate director of Campus Recreation.
“They both wanted to have a workshop focused on the different dimensions of wellness, which turned into mindful eating,” Vergara said.
Gordon said that students who choose to attend this workshop are choosing to take better care of themselves through a “regular yoga practice and better food choices that support the practice.”
“The workshop is focused on creating more awareness of one’s needs, which I believe is important for everyone since it can aid in the development of one’s self,” said Vergara.
“The workshop is an opportunity for me to share everything I know about my two passions: nutrition & yoga,” said Gordon.
For more information or to register, please contact Vergara at lv350@nova.edu or 954-262-7021. Space is limited and registration prior to the event is required.
