Health & Wellness

Join us for a guided walk with fitness instructor and master coach, Jacki Elledge, as we embark on our walking challenge. Jacki will guide us while we walk through stretching, breathing, posture and incremental pacing. Read more

In the middle of my second year of law school, I ended up at the ER with severe stomach pain. I knew that my body had been out of balance for a while. I was working full time while attending law school in the evening. I had 30 minutes to eat a rush meal at the school cafeteria before going to class. Read more

Statute criminalizing willful misgendering of transgender residents in long-term care violates First Amendment, but provision requiring gender-based room assignments in accord with resident’s gender identity does not facially violate equal protection. Read more

Attendees will learn about: (1) Exploring what causes legal professionals to suffer from substance use and mental health issues; (2) Overcoming the stigma of substance use and mental health challenges to maintain attorney competence; (3) Developing a self-care plan during these challenging times; and (4) Learning about wellness strategies, the Lawyer Assistance Program, and other resources to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Read more

In late January 2020, I had surgery to reattach a tendon in the arch of my foot. Unbeknownst to me, I was getting a head start on sheltering in place before we all found ourselves at home. After being on bed rest, and moving very little for six weeks, I was finally able to venture out on my knee scooter and head back to the office. I was easing back into a normal routine and had started physical therapy. Read more

The Real Property Section Health and Wellness Subcommittee of The California Lawyers Association is happy to present this free yoga Zoom event with Certified Yoga Therapist Susana Jones on Saturday, July 31st from 9:00 am to 10:15 am. Read more

The Real Property Section Health and Wellness Subcommittee of The California Lawyers Association is happy to present this free yoga Zoom event with Certified Yoga Therapist Susana Jones on Saturday, July 17th from 9:00 am to 10:15 am. Read more

Presented by the CLA Health and Wellness Committee Take the steps towards better health this summer through the CLA Wellness Walking Challenge! Studies have proven that there are many benefits of walking including reduced risk for ailments like heart disease, diabetes, and depression (just to name a few). So join us this summer for a free team challenge to walk the length of California virtually from wherever you are! Challenge participants will form teams of five to collectively walk 950+… Read more

Like so many of us, I am an insomniac. Or, more accurately these days, I am a recovering one, thanks to the small changes I made in my daily routines. In my ongoing pursuit of a great night’s sleep, I have researched and tested a lot of tips and techniques, and finally arrived at a combination of sleep hygiene habits that work quite well for me. I want to share what I’ve learned in the hope that it might be helpful for you as well. Read more

Ever since we were kids, we have been told that cow’s milk is nature’s perfect food, essential for strong bones. What if that wasn’t true? Having grown up in the DC area with a father and step-father who worked for the federal government, Mindy naturally trusted the government’s advice. T Read more