Vivawell's community-based programs aim to reduce the risk of chronic health conditions by supporting improvements in diet, exercise, stress reduction, social connection, and health-supporting environments. Our programs are made possible with your donations and grant funding. Vivawell is committed to bringing our programs to adults in Hilo, Puna and Ka'u regardless of income. Our programs are free or offered at a low cost. Donations are welcome. Contact us to co-host one of our programs at your workplace or in your community or sign up to participate in a program below.
We've probably all been told to "take a deep breath" when the feeling overwhelmed, by why is this good advice?
Vivawell offers 30-90 minute breath practice workshops exploring simple and effective methods to harness the power of breathing to boost energy, balance thoughts and emotions, and calm the nervous system. Breath is linked to heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, pain reduction, and mental health. Participants will walk away with practical knowledge and skills to incorporate breathing practices into daily life to maximize it's health benefits.
Contact us to co-host or participate in a Breath for Health Workshop
Do you want to be more active but do not know where to start? One of the easiest and most effective ways to ease into a healthier lifestyle is to begin walking.
The Walkstar Program helps participants gain the most health benefits of regular walking routine focusing on adding time, frequency, and intensity as well as reducing sendentary (sitting) time. Each Walkstars session includes an active warm up, walking workout and health education.
Challenge yourself with different goal setting tools and have fun walking to music and using a variety of walking equipment including a free pedomenter given to each participant. Be part of an active community and earn a water bottle and t-shirt by attending the majority of sessions.
Vivawell's Walkstars- Walking for Fitness Program partners with the County of Hawaii Hawaii at locations in Hilo, Puna and Ka'u to offer this 10-week program with grant funding from the Hawaii Community Foundation. The program is open to adults and free to participate. Donations are welcome.
Contact us to co-host or participate in the Walkstars- Walking for Fitness Program!
Most people have an idea of what healthy food is, but few of us actually eat healthy.
Green Light On Wellness (GLOW) is a hands-on group health coaching program that helps participants eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and consume fewer processed foods high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat.
Participants learn to apply 'Traffic Light Eating' concepts to meal planning, shopping, and food prep to feel better, have more energy and improve the overall health for themselves and and their families. Over the course of 4 weekly sessions you will learn to group foods for healthy meals and snacks, makeover your fridge and pantry, remodel recipes to make them healthier, get meal prep and shopping tips, and receive information and tools to work towards individual nutrition goals with the support of an experienced National Board Certified Health Coach.
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This 9 month group health education and coaching program provides partcicipants with knowledge, tools, and support from a Certified National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach (and your fellow group members) to eat healthier, be more active, and overcome mindset challenges to maintain a healthy weight and sustain wellness habits that reduce the risk of diabetes and other common chronic conditions.
This program is designed to help you lose 7% of your body weight by tracking food and activity to reach and maintain your goals
Gradually and safely increase your physical activitiy doing what you love and redesign your eating habits
Tap into your own unique motivation when setting wellness goals and learn to cope with setbacks to stay on track
Vivawell can offer the Wellthy Living Diabetes Prevention Program to groups of 5 or more people who are committed to complete the 9 month program. Initial meetings are weekly, then bi-weekly, then monthly to foster independence. Contact us if your group would like to participate in the Wellthy Living Program.
Wellthy Living Program Interest