FIVE DIMENSIONS OF WELLBEING
Our Practice is Our Promise
Whole beings are well beings
To be whole, people need a framework that accounts for the spirit, mind, and body, including a sense of belonging. And nobody has more experience bringing spirit, mind, and body together in the community than the YMCA. It's been our 'thing' since 1844.
Nourish
Feed your whole self
We nourish our bodies with the food we eat and how we use it.
We nourish our minds through learning, contemplation, and rest.
And we nourish our spirits through the community we keep, the rituals we embrace, and the customs we share.
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Move
Get up to get down
Some move for fitness. Some move for function. And some move to stay active, engaged, and connected to others.
No matter the motivation to move, an old expression holds true (especially as we age): move it or lose it.
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Reflect
Be quiet, be still, and just be
Busy days and busy lives make for busy minds. And busy minds can make bodies anxious, minds race, and spirits dim.
So, we seek ways to quiet the world around us, center ourselves, and sit in quiet repose.
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Connect
Bring 'unity' to your community
As much as we are individuals, we are communal creatures. Our experiences and interactions with others allow us to give, take, and share energy as a fundamental part of our humanity.
Restore
Rest, relax, and renew
To rejuvenate our whole selves, "rest and relaxation" is only part of the equation.
Experiences that include touch, sound, and energy healing can also reinvigorate our spirits, minds, and bodies.
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A George Wellbeing Initiative
The George Wellbeing initiative is a collaboration inspired by Penny George's commitment to integrative health and wellbeing, complimented by the YMCA's community service mission.
Thank you to Penny, Bill George, and the George Family Foundation for their relentless commitment to the Y and a combined giving of over $8M.
