“Self-Care in Your Chair and Physical Activity for Community Care”

This workshop is designed to reduce stress and anxiety through guided physical fitness exercises that can be conveniently done anytime and anywhere, even while sitting in a chair, for a total-body workout. It includes effective healthy lifestyle practices that can be practiced in two minutes or less. This session includes “Commercial Exercise ”breaks, “Exercise Burst, and a host of evidence-based practices like breathing exercises, meditation, and facial exercises so individuals can design a program that fits easily into their lifestyle in a sustainable, creative, fun way.

“Shop Healthy & Save: Smart and Healthy Choices for Optimum Health and Prosperity”

Individuals who attend this workshop will be treated to a fully immersive virtual tour of a typical supermarket, where certified fitness and diabetes prevention coach Monifa Maat will demonstrate how to read ingredient labels and choose the healthiest and tastiest options for their families without compromising their budget. This session explores the four major food groups and teaches parents how to navigate the aisles while avoiding unhealthy choices. Lastly, Ms. Maat will share specific delicious recipes and ideas that will make food preparation exciting for families as they develop a better relationship with their food and shed pounds from their newly created shopping habits.

“CRAVE”

“Crave” is a captivating theatrical workshop that combines the arts and health to address the health and mental wellness issues of emerging communities. Participants become an integral part of this interactive workshop where Ms. Maat's multi-generational voices (grandmother, parent, and child) are performed to deliver a powerful message to families and communities about healthy practices relating to food, fitness, and lifestyle choices.