The University of Missouri continues to offer healthful classes for the body sponsored by Healthy for Life, a UM System wellness program. Some classes are drop-ins with a nominal fee, while one class requires registration, a commitment of eight weeks and costs $24. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend.
“Any movement is better than no movement,” said Nani Fudge, who teaches the strengthening class. People attending are allowed to exercise at their own pace during lunch hour. “We stress self-monitored personal progress, not perfection,” Fudge said. Basic yoga classes are also available for a nominal cost.
For those looking for more structure, hatha yoga instruction is available in eight-week sessions taught by Kate Walker. In 2010, Walker, at age 61, won a gold medal for power lifting in her age and weight group at the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation Championships in Castleblayney, Ireland.
Walker said the yoga sessions are designed for both healthy individuals and those suffering from arthritis, chronic disease and minor joint discomfort.
Below is a list of ongoing and upcoming classes.
• Lunchtime–Me Time Strength Conditioning: 12:15–12:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 4F51 Ellis Library. No registration required. Drop-ins OK. Each class costs $1, which is donated to The Food Bank. Instructor: Nani Fudge, fudgek@missouri.edu.
• Yoga: 12:15–12:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4F51 Ellis Library. No registration required. Drop-ins OK. Each class costs $1, which is donated to The Food Bank. Instructor: Glenda Moum, moumg@missouri.edu.
• Hatha Yoga: 12:10–12:50 p.m. Mondays April 16–June 11 at Missouri Psychiatric Center. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $24 for eight-week session. Must have 10 participants to begin the class. To sign up or for more information, email Kate Walker at integrallife1976@yahoo.com. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class and space is limited.
All classes are designed so that the movement can be performed in work clothes.