Join Ginette D’Entremont, yoga teacher at Alchemy Yoga Cochrane, for this six week series focused on breathwork and alchemy crystal bowl meditations to help connect within, release stress and regulate the nervous system. Breathwork can help to release energy stuck in the body, increase the flow of energy and relax the body in preparation for meditation. In this class, students will experience a variety of breathwork practices before settling into a comfortable meditation enjoying the power of sound healing with quartz crystal bowls. The tones produced by crystal bowls are heard by the ear and the vibrations are felt by the body affecting the energy centres (chakras) for healing and balancing. Ginette will incorporate a variety of meditation practices from guided visualization to yoga nidra.
Yoga mats and blocks will be provided, participants are welcome to bring a blanket to the sessions.
Registration is required and this session is capped at 30 participants.

Register for all the classes or select the individual classes you can attend.

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Location: EC 1125

Date: April 15 & April 17, 2025

Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Description: Join Employee Wellness as we collaborate with Cont. Ed. to offer a spring seasonal floral design workshop. Participants will create a floral arrangement in a vase. All floral elements will be provided. If possible please supply your own garden sheers and bucket.

Registration is required. This event can accommodate 18 participants. If our capacity is reached for this event, please contact employeewellness@mtroyal.ca to be added to a waitlist. Should a spot become available you will be notified. We hope to see you there!

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Location: I 124

Date: April 30, 2025

Time: 10 - 1 p.m.

Description: Join the cute curious puppies from Cochrane and Area Humane Society (CAHS) for some puppy cuddles as we wrap up our self-care theme this month. Bonding with animals can decrease stress, boost mood and ground us in the present moment. The puppies will be on campus from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. with 20 minute group sessions capped at 10 participants. This is to ensure the puppies are not overwhelmed and that as many employees as possible have a chance to interact with the puppies.

Registration is required.

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Location: EA 1010

Date: May 7, 2025

Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Description: Join the Employee Wellness team as we explore various activities to support mental health during the month of May. Cultivate your creativity during this in person workshop in collaboration with The Apothecary. In this hands on workshop participants will make and go home with: sunscreen salve, bug spray, after sun cooling and soothing spray and anti-itch oil for bug bites. This is a great opportunity to prepare for some time outdoors this spring & summer!

Registration is required and this session is capped at 30 participants.

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Location: EA 1010

Date: May 14, 2025

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Description: Join the Employee Wellness team as we explore various activities to support mental health during the month of May. This session will be guided by Sara Lapp - Smelski, registered provisional psychologist, for this one hour in person session to explore the benefits of journaling to support mental health. From scribbling down a grocery list on a napkin to writing a letter you’ll never send, writing about what we think and how we feel is an introspective practice and an effective tool in taking care of your mental health. This session is designed to approach journaling in a variety of ways and from a variety of mediums. No writing or creating experience is needed, just a story to tell! Whether you're looking to process everyday experiences, reflect on your goals, or simply create a space for personal expression, this session will offer you the tools to integrate journaling into your life in a meaningful way.

Registration is required. The session will not be recorded.

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Location: RLLC Maker Studio

Date: May 21, 2025

Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m., noon - 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Description: Join the Employee Wellness team for this collaborative workshop in partnership with the RLLC Maker Studio. We will explore the link between creativity, self expression and supporting mental health with this hands-on opportunity to design and take home your own button pin. Participants will also gain insight into the various tools and equipment the space has to offer for possible future projects. Participants are encouraged to bring magazines and other print materials for inspiration in the button pin design process.
Registration is required, each session is capped at 20 participants.

Join the MRU team to participate in the group blood donation. Follow these steps to register:

1. Visit Canadian Blood Services to log in or create an account. 
2. Navigate to the 'Partners' link on the left side navigation bar.
3. Search 'Mount Royal Staff Association' to join the team. Note ALL MRU employees are eligible to participate, pending Canadian Blood Services donor guidelines.
4. James Parsons is the team champion and contact point for any questions related to the program.
5. View upcoming team appointments and book your donation.

Date: May 21, 2025

Location: Penn West Plaza, Calgary

Time: pick up 12:30 p.m., outside Cont. Ed. building

Description: Making a life-saving blood donation is easy with Canadian Blood Services. The Life Bus provides transportation from campus, to the donation centre in Calgary, and back to campus again. Spaces on the bus are limited and registration is required. You do not need to be an MRSA member to participate. Check back throughout the year for upcoming group blood donation opportunities or contact James Parsons - jjparsons@mtroyal.ca, team champion, with questions.

Donors, please review the information brochure in preparation for your appointment.