Living Well After the Bell: A Virtual Wellness Conference for Lifelong Educators
Join us at the OEA-Retired 2025 Fall Conference for a restorative and inspiring virtual event designed especially for retired educators. Living Well After the Bell offers a thoughtful blend of wellness practices and creative exploration to support your well-being in this next chapter of life.
This fall, take time to reconnect with yourself and your community through accessible sessions in mindfulness, chair yoga, and the meditative art of Zentangle. Whether you’re looking to deepen your sense of calm, improve flexibility, or tap into your creative side, this conference provides practical tools and supportive guidance tailored to your lifestyle.
Come as you are — no experience needed. Just bring an open heart and a comfortable chair.
2025 Fall Virtual Conference Lineup:
Mindfulness by former Congressman Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan is an American politician and author who served as a U.S. Representative for Ohio from 2003 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on economic revitalization, labor rights, and mental health policy.
A longtime advocate for mindfulness and meditation, Tim has been instrumental in bringing these practices into public and educational spaces. His book, A Mindful Nation, explores how mindfulness practices can positively impact schools, healthcare, and public service. He has also authored Healing America, which connects personal transformation with national renewal.
Tim continues to speak nationally on the power of mindfulness to reduce stress, enhance focus, and build compassionate leadership – tools essential for educators facing today’s complex challenges. His work encourages teachers to foster not only academic success but also emotional well-being in themselves and their students.
Refresh, Revive & Renew Chair Yoga by Dr. Taraja Shephard Allen, OEA Membership Consultant
Join us for Chair Yoga to unwind and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. Reduce stress and anxiety while enhancing your health through breath, movement, and meditation.
Using chairs as props, this yoga style is accessible to everyone. Discover a supportive yoga approach that provides stability and builds confidence. You’ll leave feeling relaxed and centered, carrying a sense of calm into your daily life.
Experience the restorative benefits of Chair Yoga. All levels are welcome, and we look forward to practicing with you!
Zentangle by Becky Radel, OEA-Retired NCOEA Representative
The term Zentangle comes from the words ‘zen’ (the Buddhist meditative philosophy for balancing the mind) and ‘tangle’. Zentangle is a meditative art form where intricate designs are created using repetitive patterns. It’s a relaxing way to draw structured patterns, often using a pen or pencil on a 3.5-inch square tile. The goal is to achieve calm and focus through the repetitive, structured drawing process.
All OEA members are invited to join us (OEA MEMBERS ONLY EVENT).
Join Us, Wednesday, September 24th at 10am – 12pm.
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