Hybrid event “Brain Health” of Danube University Krems in cooperation with the Network of Health Promoting Universities Austria

“Cordial invitation to the kick-off event “Year of Brain Health” at the University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems). In 2025, we would like to focus on the topic of “brain health” and thus on the prevention of neurological diseases such as dementia or stroke on the part of workplace health promotion, in cooperation with Dean Prof. Dr. Stefanie Auer and the Department of Dementia Research and Nursing Science.”

Program

Welcome by Rector Friedrich Faulhammer
Lecture by Dean Univ.-Prof.in Dr. Stefanie Auer “Brain health concerns us all”
Poetry slam by Leah Weigand
Presentation of the annual brain health BGF program
Come together
Thursday, February 13, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - approx. 4:00 p.m.

Please register by 5.2. HERE!

Location: AUDIMAX Campus Krems or online via Zoom - the lecture link for online participation will be sent after the registration deadline (05.02.2025).
 

PILATES

online Pilates with DI Helga Kremser and Anna Brodda

Pilates strengthens the entire body and stabilizes the deep muscles of the neck, shoulders, back, pelvis and hips. The exercises are designed to improve core stability, flexibility, endurance, posture and body awareness.

However, Pilates doesn't just help the body: when Joseph H. Pilates developed the method in the 1920s, he combined gymnastic exercises with elements from Zen Buddhism and yoga. The concentrative aspect of Pilates works with consciously staying in the here and now. Similar to meditation, exercisers come completely into their own during the workout.

via Zoom every Friday from March 7, 2025, (video recording on: 18.04. (Good Friday) & 30.05.2025)

Time: 8:30 - 9:15 am

Registration soon here

https://www.pilates-panthera.at/

after work relax YOGA (for beginners and advanced students)

online yoga with Christina Rettenwender

Here you will find a space where you can leave everyday life behind and immerse yourself in the moment. The classes are designed in such a way that they are suitable for yoga beginners as well as advanced practitioners. The classes incorporate elements of meditative and dynamic hatha yoga. The precise instructions help you to switch off completely and clear your mind, while your body can recharge its batteries with gentle and activating exercises.

Each class has its own focus and is designed to be relaxing, varied and mindful.

Everyone is welcome, women, men, frequent sitters and high performers, to bring body, mind and soul into harmony.

via Zoom every Tuesday from March 4, 2025 (weekly, except for 15.4. Holy Week and 6.5.)

Time 16:30 - 17:15

Registration soon here

https://www.atmanjali.com/

Strength training for more balance and back strength

online strength training with Michael Schreyner

We strengthen the back and core muscles, discuss anatomy and interrelationships in the musculoskeletal system, get to know our bodies better, deepen our sensitivity and sharpen our awareness so that we can treat ourselves and our health more responsibly. We deal with the dangers to the back and intervertebral discs caused by “incorrect” posture when lifting and carrying...
...and we learn various exercises and tools to help ourselves if something goes wrong in everyday life ;-)

The sessions include a wide variety of strengthening, mobilization and stretching exercises to help you become strong for everyday stresses and strains.

via Zoom every Wednesday from February 26, 2025

Time: 17:00 - 18:00

Registration soon here

Qigong for inner strength: resilience through balance

online Strengthening resilience and building energy on the basis of Qigong with Madrina Maria Rößler

The aim of the course is to strengthen resilience and build energy through exercises:

  • Exercises to strengthen resilience
  • experiencing stability
  • playing with tension and relaxation
  • Improving body awareness
  • Developing inner and outer alignment
  • Strengthen calm and composure
  • Experience confidence in dealing with pressure
  • Create space for yourself
  • Simple Qigong exercises

via Zoom every Wednesday from February 26, 2025

Time: 8:15 - 9:00 am

Registration soon here

https://www.human-flow.at/

  • [Translate to English:] Zsófi Schmitz

NEW Forest bathing according to the Japanese model Shinrin Yoku

Zsófi Schmitz, MSc., BOKU employee, nature mediator, forest bathing trainer, wildlife ecologist

Nature works. Nature heals. Nature reflects. We are part of nature and have a profound connection to it, even if we have forgotten about it in everyday life. Nature has an effect on our body, mind and soul. It allows us to relax and recharge our batteries. Nature gives us peace and balance. It stimulates our senses. It promotes our mindfulness. We can practise marvelling at the details in nature and open ourselves up to the images it reflects to us. Even during a short stay in nature, we come into contact with our own nature and gain access to answers to questions that we carry within us. The elements, plants and animals, colors and textures, the smells - all of this influences our experience.

When you go into the forest, you feel it immediately: the environment is good for us. We immerse ourselves in a soothing world and leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life outside. Our immune system is strengthened by the many substances in the forest atmosphere. We intensify this scientifically proven healing effect of the forest with targeted exercises - this is Shinrin Yoku, forest bathing. Forest bathing has its origins in Japan. It is understood to mean consciously spending time in the forest, relaxing, physically and mentally recuperating.

If the forest is not around the corner, we can seek out and use nature in our surroundings to strengthen our health and ourselves. Every tree, every plant serves us and invites us to come into the moment.

We practise this on four morning forest bathing sessions in Türkenschanzpark, 1180 Vienna. The meeting point is at 8 am at the Türkenbrunnen, entrance at the corner of Peter-Jordan- Straße/Dänenstraße. Duration 50 minutes.

March, 25.3. - Hope & Trust

April, 29.4. - Resilience & self-compassion

May, 20.5. - Longing & matters of the heart

June, 17.6. - Strength & vitality

Bring along: Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, a mat to sit on and a water bottle

The event will also take place in light rain. If heavy rain/thunderstorms are forecast, the event will be canceled in consultation with the Healthy BOKU team by 4 p.m. the day before at the latest

Registration soon HERE

“I only went out for a short walk and finally decided to stay until sunset, because I realized that going outside was actually going inside.” (John Muir)

NEW Back-Fit wellness treatment with aromatherapy

with Manuela Pulkert, mentor for holistic health, medically certified aromatologist

Stress, tension and pain? A day at the office can take its toll:

  • Back pain from sitting or standing for long periods
    Neck tension due to unergonomic movement sequences
    Headaches and concentration problems due to stress
    Lack of exercise, which slows down the metabolism
    Exhaustion and inner restlessness due to constant stress
    Treat yourself to a little time out and feel how your body and mind recover.

The offer:

Back Fit wellness treatment: gentle techniques that specifically release tension, relax your muscles and allow you to breathe deeply again.
Aromatherapy: Specially formulated essential oils have a direct effect on your nervous system, relieve tension and promote inner balance.
Cost: 60 euros (to be paid on site) per treatment

Dates:

March 10, 2025, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Türkenschanze location (room to be announced)
March 11, 2025, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Muthgasse location (room to be announced)
March 17, 2025, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Tulln/UFT location (room to be announced)
 

Registration soon HERE