ON A PATH TO WELLNESS

What’s trending in Wellness & what we can offer

BY KRISTINE ROBERSON MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Northern California is renowned for its health-conscious culture. Yet did you know our area — San Joaquin County — tends to be one of the most unhealthiest residents of the state? Our entire Sports Complex is an excellent place to start or continue your fitness and wellness journey. Here are some of the trending wellness modalities — do any of these resonate with you?

Yoga & Meditation

California loves its yoga and meditation (myself included). Practicing yoga and meditation can help reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and promote overall well-being. Yoga and meditation have been shown to reduce anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. It also helps in improving flexibility, balance, and muscle strength. At Woodbridge, we offer three weekly yoga classes — Mondays at 5:15pm; and Wednesdays at 8:30am and 5:15pm. Would you like to see more yoga classes or even meditation classes on the schedule? Let us know!

Outdoor Activities

We are so blessed to live in a state filled with stunning natural scenery. Do you take full advantage of this with outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports? These activities not only promote physical fitness but also offer a chance to connect with nature and reduce stress. The Club offers its members ample outdoor opportunities with golf, tennis, pickleball and swim, but adding outdoor, member-based groups that meet regularly is always a fun option! What types of groups would you like to see form at the Club?

Mindfulness-Based Practices

In addition to yoga and meditation, mindfulness-based practices such as tai chi and qigong are also trending. These practices involve slow movements, deep breathing, and meditation, and have been shown to reduce stress, improve mental clarity and promote overall wellbeing. If this type of class interests you, please let us know so we can guage interest and begin offering these programs.

Woodbridge is your Club, and we want to see you get the most out of it. If you’d like to see any of these ideas — or even have similar ideas of your own — please share them with us at sports@woodbridgegcc.com or with me at kroberson@woodbridgegcc.com.

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