Move Your Mood! Exercise and Mental Health with Sandra Steiner

As a fitness instructor, avid cyclist, and someone living with bipolar disorder, Sandra has experienced firthand the impact that movelment can have on mood,energy, and overall wellbeing. Check out Sandra's memoir and her website here.

We will discuss together how different types of exercise—whether it’s cycling, strength training, yoga, or even a daily walk—can support emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, lift depression, and improve quality of life.

Attendees will gain:

• Insight into the brain-body connection and how exercise influences neurotransmitters, sleep, and stress response.
• Practical tips on building an exercise routine that feels sustainable and enjoyable, even on low-energy days.
• Testimonials from everyday people using movement as medicine.
• Personal reflections on how I’ve used exercise as a cornerstone of my own mental health journey.

This presentation is meant for anyone living with a mood disorder, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to improve their mental resilience through movement. Wherever you are in your journey, Move Your Mood will meet you where you're at—with compassion, encouragement, and practical tools.