State Wellness webinars: July 2025 - Part 2

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The State Wellness Program aims to motivate, inspire, and educate employees through monthly wellness webinars (live and on-demand), healthy challenges, guided meditations, wellness coaching, and much more.

This summer, make yourself a priority! "Summer of Self-Care" is all about slowing down, recharging, and embracing what makes you feel good. Whether it’s safely indulging in sun-soaked relaxation, nourishing your body with fresh seasonal flavors, or cultivating inner peace through mindfulness, this is your moment to thrive. Dive into this season filled with self-love, wellness, and joy - you deserve it! Remember, the Wellness Program is here to support you and your family in every season of your 2025 Thrive Journey.

Mindful Mondays: The Emotional Well-being Series

Monday, July 21, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Happy Heart

A happy heart isn't just a fleeting emotion—it's a way of embracing life with warmth, resilience, and joy, even in the face of challenges. Discover simple yet powerful techniques to nurture this inner happiness and immerse yourself in a guided meditation designed to awaken your natural smile and lift your spirit.

Register for 7/21 Happy Heart

Monday, July 28, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Emotions and Your Heart

The unspoken dialogue between your heart and brain is a quiet yet powerful force shaping your emotions, thoughts, and well-being. Dive deeper into the fascinating heart-brain connection and explore how your emotions impact your entire body, then enjoy a guided meditation designed to restore balance, ease tension, and bring clarity to your inner world.

Register for 7/28 Emotions and Your Heart

Chef Sandra for Warm Weather Favorites!

Tuesday, July 22, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Lettuce Wraps with Homemade Hoisin

Who needs takeout when you can create irresistible lettuce wraps at home? This class teaches you how to build crisp, flavor-packed wraps with savory filling. You'll add a scratch-made sauce that includes a homemade hoisin sauce for a crunchy, saucy, and totally satisfying meal!

Register for 7/22 Lettuce Wraps with Homemade Hoisin

Tuesday, July 29, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Key Lime Pie

Get ready to pucker up and swoon! Chef Sandra will teach you how to make a refreshingly tart and creamy Key lime pie with a made-from-scratch buttery graham cracker crust. You'll experience sunshine in every bite!

Register for 7/29 Key Lime Pie

Healthy U Wednesdays: Summer Fun Safety Series

Wednesday, July 23, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Seasonal Produce - Summer Edition

Maryland’s summer harvest is bursting with vibrant flavors, ripe for your next kitchen adventure! Whether it’s juicy peaches, plump tomatoes, or crisp cucumbers, this season brings a wealth of fresh produce waiting to be transformed into something extraordinary. So, get inspired with creative, mouthwatering recipes that highlight the best of summer’s bounty. These ingredients make every bite more delicious, and they also pack a powerful punch in reducing inflammation and supporting overall health.

Register for 7/23 Seasonal Produce - Summer Edition

Wednesday, July 30, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Don't Sugarcoat Your Summer!

Summer wouldn’t be the same without indulging in these sweet treats: caramel corn and fudge on the boardwalk, creamy ice cream, and the cool refreshment of Rita’s Italian Ice and Dippin’ Dots. But what if you could keep all the joy without the sugar overload? Get ready to discover crave-worthy, wholesome alternatives that pack in flavor, fun, and all the summer vibes. No guilt required!
Register for 7/30 Don't Sugarcoat Your Summer!

Summer Safety Thursdays

Thursday, July 24, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Chair Yoga

Give yourself the gift of relaxation and renewal with restorative chair yoga! This gentle practice helps you stretch and lengthen your spine, release built-up muscle tension, and boost circulation, all while staying comfortably seated. Perfect for all fitness levels, chair yoga will leave you feeling refreshed, invigorated, and ready to take on the day!

Register for 7/24 Chair Yoga

Thursday, July 31, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Managing Summer Allergies

Sunshine and fresh air should feel like pure bliss - but not when summer allergies turn every breath into a battle! Sniffles, sneezes, and itchy eyes don’t have to ruin your warm-weather fun. Discover easy, effective self-care strategies to keep those pesky allergy symptoms in check and reclaim your summer joy.

Register for 7/31 Managing Summer Allergies

Summer Guided Mediations

Friday, July 18, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Experience Your Mind Like an Ocean

Deep in the ocean beneath the surface, it's calm and clear. In this guided meditation, you will be able to access the depth and stillness of your mind, like an ocean, to experience and access calmness and clarity.

Register for 7/18 Experience Your Mind Like an Ocean

Friday, July 25, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Feeling Your Mind and Body as a Lake

There are times when a lake is still and you can see trees and birds reflected on it, and times when a lake is choppy and has no reflections. This guided meditation will enable you to find the stillness that is always available to you no matter what "choppiness" you encounter.

Register for 7/25 Feeling Your Mind and Body as a Lake

Tips for a Healthier You!

Friday, July 18, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Hydration and Healthy Beverages

An important component of summertime health is staying hydrated. Learn how water impacts the body in summer, five signs of dehydration and tips to prevent it, and how to make healthier hydration choices.

Register for 7/18 Hydration and Healthier Beverages

Friday, July 25, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Healthier Dental Habits

Dental health is an important part of overall health in all seasons! Your oral health can impact your heart, digestion, and even your longevity. Explore the anatomy of the mouth, learn about gum disease, and hear healthy dental habits tips.

Register for 7/25 Healthier Dental Habits