Into the Body: Exploring Wellness at the Library

Press release from the Altadena Library District:

June 17th, 2021

The Altadena Libraries are pleased to introduce the Into the Body series to be hosted at the Main Library, presented by the Roots of Hope initiative and based on the groundbreaking national CDC-sponsored Diabetes Prevention Program.

Over the course of monthly meetings (with an additional virtual option), connect with fellow locals to explore simple lifestyle changes you can make to create a healthier you and avoid or reduce your risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Join us this summer as we tackle three main tenants in your health journey, staying active, managing stress, and nutrition. All sessions are geared to open your mind to creative ways to tackle the age-old quest of getting and staying healthy.

Designed for adults and teens (ages 15+). Space is limited.

Participants must sign up for each workshop they wish to attend. Click the dates below or visit www.altadenalibrary.org/programs to sign up!

• Stay Active (Saturday, July 10, 10:00am, Main Library): Shake off the myth of exercise being hard work, time-consuming, and intense. We will share a fun, joyful workout for all levels of experience while learning about simple steps you can take on your own to make a big impact on your present and future.
• Virtual Workshop (Saturday, July 17, 10:00am, Zoom): Not comfortable socializing in person outside of your household yet? This condensed workshop will meet virtually.
• Managing Stress (Saturday, August 14, 10:00am, Main Library): Once you’re stressed everything else goes out the window. You don’t eat what’s best for you and you skip the workout to comfort yourself. Join us for a guided meditation and learn techniques designed to break unhealthy patterns, confront anxiety, and embrace challenges in a constructive way.
• Nutrition (Saturday, September 11, 10:00am, Main Library): Take a closer look at the effects of healthy eating on your body as a nutritionist leads us through prepping a simple dish. We will show you how to provide your body with the nutrients it needs while keeping things easy, affordable, and tasty.

The Altadena Libraries are pleased to introduce the Into the Body series to be hosted at the Main Library, presented by the Roots of Hope initiative and based on the groundbreaking national CDC-sponsored Diabetes Prevention Program.

This press release was produced by the Altadena Library District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.