Healthy Brain Workshop Series

In partnership with Rochester Clinic and 125 LIVE, and part of the Minnesota Department of Health Healthy Brain Initiative, this three-part workshop series empowers adults to strengthen memory and cognitive health through lifestyle-based habits.

7/20, Workshop 4: Sound Bowl Healing and Stress Management

Learn how chronic stress impacts memory, focus, mood, and sleep, and how the nervous system shifts between stress and restorative states. Includes simple, evidence-informed practices such as breathing and mindfulness, along with sound bowl healing. Featuring Gail Van Kanegan and Connie Iezzi.

8/17, Workshop 5: Food as Medicine, Herbs, Spices, and Brain-Power Foods

Discover how everyday herbs, spices, and whole-food, plant-based nutrition can support brain health, reduce inflammation, and promote healthy aging. Featuring Gail Van Kanegan and Mei Liu.

9/21, Workshop 6: Movement for Brain Health, Including QiGong

Learn how movement improves brain function through increased blood flow, neuroplasticity, and stress reduction, plus an introduction to QiGong, a gentle mind-body practice.

These events are free and open to the public, please register in advance. Mondays, 10:00–11:30 AM at 125 LIVE, River Room, 125 Elton Hills Dr. NW, Rochester, MN 55901.