How to improve the quality of life was the central theme of the activities presented at the first ''Healthy Body Expo'', held in La Serena. The activity brought together audiences of all ages around various alternatives that showed how to lead a healthy life, including food, phytocosmetics, therapies, recycling, natural decoration, vegan cosmetics, alternative medicine, among other options. 

In the activity, which took place over two days, a fair of healthy products was presented and for a whole day there were workshops on tai gymnastics, 7-metal singing bowls, yoga and natural and conscious parenting, as well as introductory talks to Chinese medicine, an encounter with Bach flowers and a live Bossa Nova performance.

Ignacio Saavedra, in charge of Vitalízate, co-organizer of the activity together with the ULS Extension Directorate, pointed out that the exhibition sought to "make known the different actors who are generating this movement around ecology and healthy living in the region, in addition to other guests who have come from Santiago to accompany us.'' 

For her part, the Director of Extension, Dr. Catalina Cvitanic, emphasized that ''the contemporary world is becoming aware of the deterioration of the human species due to its bad habits and the need to reverse this process has become apparent. Many organizations, institutions and governments have echoed this imperative and are taking steps in this direction. There is no doubt that the University of La Serena, as an institution specialized in education, must make its contribution to this purpose. This fair was a magnificent opportunity to learn about natural products and services related to healthy living and alternatives to improve the quality of life.''

The activity was very well received by both attendees and exhibitors of workshops and products at the fair. ''When they told me that this was going to be done, I was super surprised because normally people don't worry about the health of the body and by meaning health of the body, not just physical health, yoga works from the inside out and they have Concerned about having yoga, I also find it super positive (…) congratulate those who came up with this great idea of ​​giving at least one day of health to people, mental and physical,'' highlighted Macarena Ortiz, Yoga teacher. 

Finally, one of the activities that caught the most attention was the Natural Parenting workshop. ''I think it is very good that from academic bodies such as the University, these spaces begin to be promoted, because many times they are looked down upon as holistic perspectives, or hippie or outside the system, and the truth is that if one Look at it carefully, they have scientific bases and it is worth looking at and paying attention, since they can be a super good contribution in what constitutes parenting, for example, in children today,'' commented Georgette Sir.

The activity was part of the activities of the cultural area of ​​the Extension Directorate of the University of La Serena and was carried out at the institution's Extension Center.