The Crow Collection of Asian Art announced the formation of The Wellness Institute to be directed by Jacqueline Buckingham Anderson, a recognized advocate in the field of wellness and lifestyle medicine. Intended to provide a bridge between Asian art and western well-being, the goal of The Wellness Institute is to help large and diverse audiences achieve long-term results in health and happiness, drawing inspiration from the artistic and cultural achievements and practices of Asian culture.
The 2015 programs include weekday mini-meditation sessions; expanded classes in meditation, yoga, tai chi, family yoga and other practices; weekly “Wellness Wednesday 101” noontime presentations on various topics; a monthly Wellness Speaker Series with leading experts invited from the region and across the nation; and special events connecting larger audiences with the findings and outcomes of wellness practices.
The 2015 programs include weekday mini-meditation sessions; expanded classes in meditation, yoga, tai chi, family yoga and other practices; weekly “Wellness Wednesday 101” noontime presentations on various topics; a monthly Wellness Speaker Series with leading experts invited from the region and across the nation; and special events connecting larger audiences with the findings and outcomes of wellness practices.
Free and open to the public, the weekly wellness schedule includes Mini Meditations Monday through Friday from 8:30 - 8:50 a.m.; Qigong Night on Tuesdays from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.; Wellness 101 lunchtime lectures on Wednesdays from noon - 1 p.m.; yoga in the galleries with SYNC Yoga & Wellbeing on Thursdays from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.; restorative yoga with the Dallas Yoga Center on Fridays from noon - 1 p.m.; Tai Chi in the Galleries on Saturdays from 9 - 10:30 a.m.; and Family Yoga at Klyde Warren Park on Saturdays in March - October from 10 - 10:45 a.m.
For more details about The Wellness Institute, please visit www.crowcollection.org/learn/wellness
