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NAMI WALKS for the Mind of America

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The NAMIWalks is the key that can open the door for consumer and family advocates.  The walk is designed to raise awareness about mental illness, to increase community education and reach out to new families and individuals living with mental illness, and to support local NAMI affiliates to build a larger NAMI community.  The NAMIWalks is our yearly signature fundraising event.  Please join us in celebration of hope and recovery for those less fortunate than ourselves.

 

Thanks to all of our Walk sponsors, volunteers, team captains and staff for all the hard work, generous donations, and constant support for this Walk! We want you to know how much we appreciate all you have done to ensure the success of this year's Walk!

Your hard efforts have paid off. NAMI is what it is today because of YOU. We had 1688 walkers at the NAMIWalks 2010 event. That is 665 more people raising awareness about mental illness by participating in the Walk than in 2009.

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors and to individual donations brought in before, during and after the Walk, NAMI Utah has raised over $90,000 for our free support and education programs. We happily report that we far exceeded our goal of $75,000 for 2010 and thank you again for your support.

Walk a Day in Our Shoes song performed by Teri Stock: 

Our 2010 Sponsors Included:

 

Hearts & Minds Tip of the Week

Yoga is a great way to unite your mind and body through different poses and controlled breathing. Practicing yoga for just five or 10 minutes a day can help you relax and feel more at peace with yourself. Make sure to start slow and be in control of your body to avoid injury. Yoga is not about being perfect, but respecting what your body tells you. If you can’t fully achieve a yoga pose, its okay, do what feels right for you. Please read the following general practice guidelines before starting a yoga practice.You can also try Tai Chi or breathing exercises.

Starting yoga can be as simple as following an instructional video, like this one on basic poses for beginners. You can also look online to find a class near you.

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