This October, more than 2,800 UW faculty, staff, and students joined The Whole U in celebrating Yoga Month. From practicing yoga and learning about its benefits to diving into the seven chakras and having access to over 50 free yoga classes in the greater Puget Sound region, Yoga Month 2018 was one for the books. [...]

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In the past three weeks of UW’s Yoga Month, we have been learning more about what benefits yoga can have on the body, mind, and soul. Last week we presented the first four chakras – foundation, fluidity, empowerment and heart. This week, we’ll be diving into the last three chakras – expression, insight, and connection. 5) [...]

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In the past two weeks we have learned that yoga is a practice with many physical and mental health benefits, including reduced low back pain, increased levels of particular neurotransmitters, and greater resilience to stress. While all the science behind yoga’s benefits is valuable, in general, most people practice because they simply feel better with [...]

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Today kicks off Yoga Month, an entire month full of appreciating, practicing, and learning yoga as a community. Whether you practice yoga regularly or have just taken your first yoga class, you’ve probably noticed some benefits – relaxed state of mind, better sleep, or more energy. Although we are still learning and measuring yoga’s benefits, [...]

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For the fifth consecutive year, The Whole U is proud to bring Yoga Month to the University of Washington. Throughout October, we invite avid yogis and new practitioners alike from all campuses and medical centers to join in scores of fun events and activities—all chances to explore the many benefits of yoga practice. Last year, we explored [...]

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As summer winds down, it means the 33rd annual Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash is fast approaching! Over the years, thousands of UW staff, faculty, students, community members, and friends have participated in this one-of-a-kind race through UW’s Seattle campus, forging an incredible sense of accomplishment and community all while supporting education through student scholarships. Participants of [...]

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For three days this summer, get front and center at Seattle’s biggest dance party! Join La Clave Cubana and The Whole U July 12-15 for Seattle Cuban Dance Fest, the first and only festival dedicated to showcasing Cuban traditional dances. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned rug-cutter, Seattle’s Cuban Dance Fest is sure to be [...]

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Warmer weather and summer sunshine have returned to Washington making it increasingly enticing to choose more active ways, such as walking and biking, to get around campus. As part of Bike Everywhere Month, which ran from May 1 through May 31, UW Transportation Services and their partners encouraged and celebrated Huskies who ditched their traditional [...]

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It’s been a busy start to 2018 at the Whole U! From our Dare to Do New Year’s Wellness Challenge to UW Fitness Day, our commitment to providing the UW community with inclusive and engaging opportunities to improve health and wellness has never been stronger.  Outside of our events, activities, seminars, articles, and social media [...]

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“Thank your body for giving you this opportunity to move. Savor this joyous event and hold your body in gratitude.” —Bonnie Duran Last Wednesday, the “Greatest Setting in College Football” was setting to something never before witnessed in University of Washington history. Beginning at 11:15 am, more than 1,100 University of Washington faculty, staff, and [...]

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This might come as a surprise, but UW Fitness Day is not about breaking a sweat. You can go as hard or as easy as you like during next Wednesday’s 40-station celebration of the many ways we move. More than anything, we define “fitness” as a gateway to what’s possible—a moving more together as one [...]

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In Part I and Part II, you met the first 26 of the 40+ coaches who will be joining you and your colleagues on field at Husky Stadium May 2 for UW Fitness Day! This week, meet the remaining coaches who will be leading stations, providing tips and encouragement, and ensuring the workout is fun for everyone! [...]

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