Fitness & Movement Classes
- June Fitness Classes & Class Descriptions
- Classes not listed as "In-person" or "Teams," are held on R&W's Facebook Live page/noted at the top of each monthly schedule. No login needed to participate.
Monthly Mindfulness Sessions
Non-Sleep Deep Rest: Wednesday, June 10 and 24 from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST. As the Summer Solstice approaches and the days grow longer, many of us find ourselves moving at full speed with work deadlines, graduations, travel, and shifting summer routines. Through mindful breathing, body awareness, and guided relaxation, NSDR helps calm the nervous system while bringing the body into a state of deep rest and restoration. Participation link.
Loving Kindness Meditation: Every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30–4:30 PM in the CRC Main Chapel (7th floor) or via TEAMS (link provided upon request). This guided practice cultivates compassion, self-care, and emotional well-being through intentional kindness toward yourself and others. Open to all—email gomezdemolinad@cc.nih.gov by noon on the day of the session to receive the virtual link.
NEW! 17th Annual Take A Hike Day
This is a casual, non-competitive event open to ALL fitness levels including routes at multiple NIH locations — whether you walk, roll or run, everyone is welcome! The event begins at Building 1 and ends at Building 31-33 Courtyard on
Thursday, June 4 from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. For more information and to register, visit the
Take A Hike Day webpage.
NEW! Safety, Health and Wellness Day
NIH's Safety, Health and Wellness Day is back for 2026! The event will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. EST, in the Building 10 South Lobby on the NIH Bethesda campus. Visit the event website for more information and check out the schedule of mindfulness sessions here. All NIH employees, contractors, and trainees are welcome.
NEW! Stress Management Series
In collaboration with the Employee Assistance Program, join the Stress Management Wellbeing Peer Circle, a supportive and interactive space to share ideas, build healthier habits, and explore stress management strategies with NIH colleagues. These informal, discussion-based sessions offer a chance to unwind, recharge, and connect—bring your tools and perspectives for a candid conversation. Sessions will be held virtually on Wednesdays; June 3rd, 10th, 17th - from 12:00 - 12:30 PM EST, and are facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker. Please note these are not therapy sessions; for individual support, contact the NIH Employee Assistance Program at 301-496-3164. Participant link to join.
NEW! Caregiving Peer Circle
The Caregiving Peer Circle is a space for the NIH community to connect, share, and support one another in a respectful and understanding environment. It's an opportunity to talk openly about the realities of caregiving, exchange practical strategies, and build coping skills that support your well-being. The Caregiving Peer Circles will be held on the second Thursday of every month beginning June 11, 2026, from 12:00 – 12:30 PM EST. Click on the link to join the session: Please make sure to paste this link in your calendar. Open to NIH employees, contractors, and trainees. Learn more.
Freedom from Smoking
Freedom From Smoking, America’s gold standard smoking cessation program, is a proven way to quit smoking. Gain the skills you need to stop smoking for good. The program includes: 7 weeks of live instruction with a trained coach, support from the quit-smoking specialist at the Lung HelpLine, access to program materials at no cost to you, including relaxation exercises, referral to a free supply of nicotine patches and/or gum via MD QUIT NOW. Offered free of charge through Suburban Hospital and available to the NIH community. Sessions occur every Wednesday beginning May 13 - June 24 & Friday June 5 from 6:00 PM EST- 7:30 PM EST. Learn more.
Veterans 3-Part Wellness Series
The Veterans with Disabilities Wellness 3-part series offers expert-guided strategies to support physical and mental well-being. Topics include mindfulness and self-care for stress management, as well as musculoskeletal health and chronic pain management to help participants better understand and care for their bodies. Sessions also address anxiety, depression, and PTSD, providing a supportive space to build coping skills and connect with resources. Open to Veteran NIH employees, contractors, and trainees and their families and friends, all at no-cost. Webinars include a live Q&A with Kaiser Permanente physicians. Learn more about this series which continues on Tuesday, June 16th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST.
NIH Clubs (Bethesda Campus)
Interested in joining fellow employees and guests in NIH Club activities, on and off-campus? Check out our clubs:
We all know there is a need to take pause during the workday, and yet sometimes it seems hard to step away. If you’d like some new ideas, or you are not sure what to do for your well-being when you take a pause, this guide offers five tips to reset and nourish yourself.
NIH Clubs (Bethesda Campus)
Interested in joining fellow employees and guests in NIH Club activities, on and off-campus? Check out three new clubs:
Recent Recordings
8 Dimensions of Well-being: Emotional Health
A workshop on key priciples for supporting your emotional health every day and during uncertain times. View slides and recording.
The Art of Intentional Communication (January 2024)
A workshop on active listening and conscious communication to benefit your work and personal well-being. This webinar will highlight and demonstrate the key aspects of being fully present, observant, and purposeful in our words and actions with others. View slides and recording.
Preventative Care Guidelines (December 2024)
Learn the importance of preventing, finding, and managing health problems with an array of tools to support your preventative care. Recording.
Menopause 101: Supporting the Shift with Sleep, Physical Activity & Nutrition (November 2024)
For many women, the array of physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms can begin up to ten years prior to menopause and continue during the post-menopausal years. A community approach can support us all. View recording, download PPT slides or three-page flyer.
Reading The Food Label (October 2024)
Kaiser Permanente's Health Educator teaches NIH staff how to read the USDA food label, practical tips for portion control, and understanding key ingredients. View the recording.
Wellness Workshop: Stress Management (September 2024)
Learn tips and tricks for managing stress and burnout - explore the effects of stress and how to mitigate them in your everyday life. View the recording.
Nutrition & Meal Planning for the Whole Family (August 2024)
Speakers from NIDDK and ORS discussed eating for your microbiome, recipes that support gut health, and meal planning to benefit the whole family. View the recording. Download a PDF of the slides, or view the PPT. Staff also shared recipes with one another during the workshop. Check out the (anonymous) Google doc for more meal-planning tips from your NIH community!
Setting Boundaries and Seeking Work-Life Balance (August 2024)
Connect with the Wellness@NIH community about the importance of balancing personal and professional life. Learn tips and tricks for communicating and setting boundaries and ways to maximize work-life balance this summer. View the recording and the workshop slides.
Unlocking the Door to Men's Health - Webinar
(June 2024)Panelists from NIMH and Wellness at NIH discussed the importance of taking care of ourselves so we can take care of others. We addressed societal norms, despair, stress, coping skills, and the importance of preventative health, among other topics. The event has passed -
view recording.
