Health Ministries
A healthy mind and healthy body can help support your healthy faith life! ELPC’s Health Ministries offers classes and education programs with a focus on health. Read below for details on blood pressure screenings, walking loops through the church, and year-round exercise programs.
 Monthly blood pressure screenings
We offer blood pressure screenings the third Sunday of the month, after the 11:00 service, in room 135.
 Walking loops through the church: Quarter and Half Mile loops
ELPC’s Health Ministry has created maps that show two walking loops through our beautiful cathedral. For the quarter-mile loop, walkers will stay on the first (main) floor, walking through the sanctuary and chapel spaces. For the half-mile loop, walkers will walk on the main and ground floor levels, through the gym and social hall spaces. It’s a great opportunity to help stay fit, even when the weather is cold and rainy outside! Most of these spaces are open much of the time but check in at the main desk when you arrive to make sure the pathways aren’t closed for special events.
Year-round exercise classes
Join us for one or more of these fun fitness classes. No membership or previous experience required. For questions, contact Kate Carlson at (412) 441-3800 x16.
- JourneyDance with Yamuna: This class is held every second Friday of the month from 7:00 - 8:00 pm, and is open to everyone, including all ages. JourneyDance is a playful and intuitive method of using movement to discover and celebrate our inner strengths. JourneyDance guides you to become fully present in your body, release trapped emotions and self-judgment, access inner power, celebrate your spirit, and manifest your dreams--your own spiritual dance practice! A donation from the heart is appreciated. Wear comfortable clothing that allows for a full range of movement. Bring a water bottle if you have one. All ages and bodies welcome. McKelvey Room, first floor. Led by Yamuna.
 Tai Chi: Tai Chi returns in January for a new session. Join us Tuesday mornings or evenings beginning January 10, 2012. Morning sessions run from 10:00 - 11:00 am; evening sessions run from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Experience flowing movements and treat your body to a relaxing workout. The cost of this class is $25 for the ten-week session. Pre-registration is required; contact Kate Carlson, (412) 441-3800 x16. Yoga: Led by Yamuna, a Kripalu-certified instructor, every Thursday evenings from 7:15 - 8:45 pm. Relax and renew your body, mind and spirit. In the Sewing Room. (Check with the front desk in case you aren't sure where that is.) Cost is a donation from the heart.
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