Wellness Day Provides BSU Family Many Options to Reinvigorate

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(BOWIE, Md.) - Wellness Day was celebrated at Bowie State on Friday, April 19, with an array of activities for students, staff and faculty at locations across campus giving the BSU family the opportunity to refresh and recharge. (See photos from the day.)

Some of the Mind & Bodyoptions for individuals included Yoga Chi; Chair Yoga; Table Thai Stretches; leg, back and stone massage; Breathwork Practice; spin class and group counseling to promote work life balance.

Rest & Relaxalternatives for participants consisted of a self-care workshop for students; a seeds and gardening at the Peace Plot and art therapy. De-stress crafts included air freshner, flip flops and rose petal soap creations. There was even a Bird Watch Walk. Those seeking active opportunities enjoyed an obstacle course, rock climbing wall, wrestling match, fun house maze, and archery. Healthy food samplings were also provided for those who wanted to improve their nourishment.

"The bottom line is that there was something for anyone and everyone at Wellness Day," said Michele Richardson, director of BSU's Wellness Center. "We wanted to make sure that the entire campus community had unlimited options to improve their wellbeing and demonstrate to the students why it is important."

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