On Saturday, May 21, “JOY IN THE JOURNEY,” a womens inspirational event will be held at the Valparaiso Family YMCA (1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, Valparaiso). This event is a break away from the typical Saturday routine for all women seeking joy in the journey towards building a healthy spirit, mind, and body. The event begins at 8:30 AM with a light continental breakfast, nutritious snacks will be provided throughout the morning, and a box luncheon is included.
The morning is filled with multiple workshops from which all participants may choose three. These include a session on parenting, love languages, Bible study, chair yoga, self-healing touch, making soul collages, prayer bouquets, spiritual writing, gentle healing movements, nutrition, and local author book discussion.
After the luncheon, Holly Aungst, wellness professional and inspirational speaker, will bring the keynote address, Redefining Wellness – Your Personal Journey.
Holly Aungst is a Christian wife and mother who has spent the past 20 years working in the field of health promotion. Her diverse professional background includes community recreation programming and management, K-12 public school teaching, corporate, group, and personal fitness and nearly a decade in higher education.
With a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University, and a certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Holly was invited to join the faculty at Indiana University – Bloomington. She was honored with the “Trustees Award” for outstanding teaching at IU’s prestigious School of Public Health. After five years there she took a brief hiatus to be a stay at home mom to her two young sons.
She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education at Trinity Christian College just outside of Chicago. Her current position provides a unique opportunity to approach health and fitness related content as viewed through the ever important lens of faith.
Her specialized training, relevant work experience, academic expertise and down to earth approach make her ideally suited to deliver an informative and action oriented keynote address at “Joy in the Journey.”
For more information on the event and how to register, go to www.valpoymca.org. The fee for the event is $25 each which includes food, supplies, giveaways, and a full day of inspiration around the theme of health and wellness.
Rev. Kristina Bertsch, a Healing Touch Practitioner based in Valparaiso, will be offering workshops on Healing Touch. Kris says, “I believe that we are all connected… so as one heals, we are all healed in some way. Come join me in healing!” Rev. Victoria Ubben, Executive Director of BreakAway Ministry shares, “This event for women on a spiritual journey is one of the premier inspirational events in Northwest Indiana. Join women seeking health and wellness with a spiritual twist!”
