Wellness 360 Thursday
Rise & Root: A space to clear the noise and begin with intention
Intellectual / Emotional / Occupational / Physical / Spiritual / Social
10:30am-10:50am EST
Rise and Root is a gentle and intentional way to start each day of the symposium. In this short morning session, participants will pause to ground themselves through guided journaling and meditation, reflecting on thought-provoking questions connected to the day’s wellness theme. By taking time to quiet the mind, set intentions, and explore personal insights, participants create space to “root” in self-awareness and “rise” with clarity and focus. This mindful start prepares and energizes participants to more fully engage in the day’s deeper exploration during the Balance Blueprint session that follows.
10:30am-10:50am EST
Rise and Root is a gentle and intentional way to start each day of the symposium. In this short morning session, participants will pause to ground themselves through guided journaling and meditation, reflecting on thought-provoking questions connected to the day’s wellness theme. By taking time to quiet the mind, set intentions, and explore personal insights, participants create space to “root” in self-awareness and “rise” with clarity and focus. This mindful start prepares and energizes participants to more fully engage in the day’s deeper exploration during the Balance Blueprint session that follows.
Balance Blueprint: Building Better Boundaries
Nutritional / Physical Dimension
11:00AM -11:50AM EST
From endless snacking to overbooked schedules that derail meal planning, nutrition is definetly one area where boundaries can make a big difference. In this session, we’ll explore how setting clear food-related limits—like mindful portion sizes, selecting the ingredients to stay on track with your needs and wants, and even protecting the time for balanced meals—can help you feel nourished and energized in a way that fits real life. Participants will engage in interactive discussions to identify personal nutrition challenges, share strategies for building healthier habits, and learn how boundaries support both body and mind.
11:00AM -11:50AM EST
From endless snacking to overbooked schedules that derail meal planning, nutrition is definetly one area where boundaries can make a big difference. In this session, we’ll explore how setting clear food-related limits—like mindful portion sizes, selecting the ingredients to stay on track with your needs and wants, and even protecting the time for balanced meals—can help you feel nourished and energized in a way that fits real life. Participants will engage in interactive discussions to identify personal nutrition challenges, share strategies for building healthier habits, and learn how boundaries support both body and mind.
DISCLAIMER: The role play scenarios presented during the Boundaries in Balance sessions are entirely hypothetical and intended solely for educational purposes. They do not represent any actual events, DFAS policies, or practices. For guidance or questions related to real workplace situations, please contact your supervisor or servicing HR representative. If you are experiencing personal or work-related challenges, you are encouraged to contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 1-866-580-9046
Yoga: Kellie Magoon
Physical Dimension
Vinyasa yoga is a fast-paced style of yoga that’s focused on building strength and endurance. It is also an excellent form of yoga for burning calories. Although it requires mindfulness and focus on your breathing, power yoga is more dynamic than meditative forms of yoga, and provides a good cardio and strength-training workout. You don’t need weights or other equipment, but it helps to have a certain level of strength and fitness for this style of yoga.
Vinyasa yoga is a fast-paced style of yoga that’s focused on building strength and endurance. It is also an excellent form of yoga for burning calories. Although it requires mindfulness and focus on your breathing, power yoga is more dynamic than meditative forms of yoga, and provides a good cardio and strength-training workout. You don’t need weights or other equipment, but it helps to have a certain level of strength and fitness for this style of yoga.
Take Thirty Thursday Stretch Break
Physical Dimension
12:00pm-12:30pm EST
Take Thirty Thursday Stretch Break: Bend and Extend - Thursday, October 23, 2025 @ 12:00 pm EST Join Ms. Carol Talley as she guides you through gentle hip bends, slow core rotations, and arm exercises to increase blood flow, hip flexibility and decrease back tension. This session is a perfect solution for stiff backs and weary bodies. Combat the mid-afternoon sluggish feeling with a rejuvenating stretch break! There is a strategic reason for scheduling a stretch break in the mid-afternoon. Prolonged sitting takes a toll on the body and disrupts muscle balance. Stretching helps maintain muscles in a long, lean, and flexible state. All are welcome!
12:00pm-12:30pm EST
Take Thirty Thursday Stretch Break: Bend and Extend - Thursday, October 23, 2025 @ 12:00 pm EST Join Ms. Carol Talley as she guides you through gentle hip bends, slow core rotations, and arm exercises to increase blood flow, hip flexibility and decrease back tension. This session is a perfect solution for stiff backs and weary bodies. Combat the mid-afternoon sluggish feeling with a rejuvenating stretch break! There is a strategic reason for scheduling a stretch break in the mid-afternoon. Prolonged sitting takes a toll on the body and disrupts muscle balance. Stretching helps maintain muscles in a long, lean, and flexible state. All are welcome!
ConnectWELL Limestone: Building Community, Strengthening Balance
Social Dimension
12:00pm-12:50pm EST
Step into connection during our ConnectWELL session—where wellness meets community! Get to know DFAS Limestone and the incredible people who live and work there. This lively hybrid event brings colleagues together both in person and virtually to explore the importance of social wellness and the role healthy boundaries play in building strong, supportive relationships. Expect more than just conversation: enjoy fun games, creative activities, and interactive presentations designed to spark new ideas, laughter, and meaningful connections. Whether you’re joining onsite or online, ConnectWELL is your chance to recharge, engage, and experience the power of community in action.
12:00pm-12:50pm EST
Step into connection during our ConnectWELL session—where wellness meets community! Get to know DFAS Limestone and the incredible people who live and work there. This lively hybrid event brings colleagues together both in person and virtually to explore the importance of social wellness and the role healthy boundaries play in building strong, supportive relationships. Expect more than just conversation: enjoy fun games, creative activities, and interactive presentations designed to spark new ideas, laughter, and meaningful connections. Whether you’re joining onsite or online, ConnectWELL is your chance to recharge, engage, and experience the power of community in action.
ShareWELL: Your Voice, Your Wellness
Social Dimensions
12:45pm-1:45pm EST
Join us for ShareWELL, a welcoming virtual space hosted by Ms. Shayla Jones, where your voice takes center stage! This interactive forum is all about you—your ideas, your needs, and your vision for the future of wellness at DFAS. Together, we’ll explore how our workplace wellness programming can better support your health, balance, and overall well-being. Whether you’ve got fresh ideas for new offerings, feedback on what’s working, or suggestions on how we can expand opportunities, this is your chance to share openly and shape the future of wellness in our community. Come ready to connect, collaborate, and contribute to building programs that reflect what matters most to you.
12:45pm-1:45pm EST
Join us for ShareWELL, a welcoming virtual space hosted by Ms. Shayla Jones, where your voice takes center stage! This interactive forum is all about you—your ideas, your needs, and your vision for the future of wellness at DFAS. Together, we’ll explore how our workplace wellness programming can better support your health, balance, and overall well-being. Whether you’ve got fresh ideas for new offerings, feedback on what’s working, or suggestions on how we can expand opportunities, this is your chance to share openly and shape the future of wellness in our community. Come ready to connect, collaborate, and contribute to building programs that reflect what matters most to you.