Living Saviour Lutheran Church has established a ministry for Health and Wholeness that seeks to connect faith and health. Through a process of education about health and spiritual practices, the ministry seeks to integrate the whole person.
This wholeness flows from humanity to our good creation as well. The ministry seeks to integrate how we care for the earth and its inhabitants, plant, animal, and human, while encouraging those practices which focus on a healthy environment to promote a healthy humanity.
Active Exercise Opportunities
Please reach out to the instructor prior to your first class or with any questions.
Yoga 4 You with Lori: (https://Ready4Yoga.com/)
Mondays – 6:15pm
Tuesdays – 9:30am
Thursdays – 9:30am and 6:15pm
Saturdays – 10:00am
Chair Yoga with Debby (www.feelgoodyogagirl.com)
Thursdays – 11:00am
Upcoming Events
Memory Care Ministry Workshop –The Memory Care Ministry Workshop is a free 6-week workshop that provides education and support for dementia caregivers. The workshop will run weekly on Wednesday evenings from July 15-August 19.
Topics include:
•the caregiving journey
•understanding the brain
•communication changes
•supporting independence
•responding to dementia-related behaviors.
Over the course of this 6-week workshop, we will learn, share, and pray together. All materials and refreshments are provided. It is not required that you attended each session, but greatly encouraged.
Register Here.
The focus for July is the building blocks of holistic health.
Tip#1: Holistic health considers the whole person and emphasizes the interaction of body, mind, and spirit. Optimum health results when these three areas are maintained in balance. Health is more than just not being sick. Holistic health is a lifestyle. It focuses on higher levels of wellness by maintaining restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social interactions as well as healthy diet and exercise.
3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you, and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul.
Tip#2: Physical activity significantly lowers the risk of chronic diseases and improves mental wellbeing. Even just a daily walk can vastly improve sleep, cognitive function and overall quality of life. The American Medical Association recommends 150 minutes/week of moderate physical activity. That is 30 minutes five times a week of walking, biking, swimming, or yoga. If you are a beginner slowly increase your activity. You will feel the benefits!
Philippians 4:13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Tip#3: A healthy whole food, plant based diet has been proven to keep your body in optimum health. Emphasize fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, healthy fats, and dairy without added sugars. Healthy protein options include fish, lean meats, poultry, eggs, beans, peas, nuts and seeds. Limit sugar and processed foods. Eat a colorful plate. Fresh is best for vitamins and fiber.
Exodus 23:25 You shall serve the Lord your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will take sickness away from among you.
Tip#4: Restorative sleep, stress management, positive social interactions, mindfulness, and prayerful meditation all work together to maintain your spiritual health. A healthy spirit leads to mental and physical wellness. Spend time in nature without your phone. Be aware of the beauty around you. Volunteer and spend time with friends. Practice contemplative prayer in silent communion with God. Enjoy deep breathing and peace. Let that stress float away.
Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God.