The UW is celebrating National Walk at Work Day with four walks lead by campus experts on April 3. Take a 45-minute break to enjoy the simple pleasure of walking while learning something new. Walk on your own, walk with your team, or walk with The Whole U at noon at the locations below: Harborview: [...]

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Join The Whole U and learn science-based information about your pet’s behaviors. Dr. James Ha, UW research professor in Psychology (animal behavior area) and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, has 30 years of experience in animal behavior teaching, research, and consulting. In this seminar, Dr. Ha will provide an introduction to the field of applied animal behavior [...]

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Spring officially begins on March 20, but it seems like it’s already here. The days are longer, cherry blossoms are coming to life around the city, and I can remember the last time I saw the sun. Let’s make the most of it! We’re kicking off March with a yoga seminar and practice from Dr. [...]

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Subject: Experience Homemade Meals for 21 Days Team, Who doesn’t love a home-cooked meal? We all know that preparing food at home is one of the healthiest ways to eat, but making time for it can be tough—the planning, shopping, cooking, and clean-up. To celebrate March’s National Nutrition Month, The Whole U has issued a new [...]

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When I moved to Seattle, everyone warned me about February. The holidays are over but winter keeps dragging on. The only way to stay happy is to take care of yourself and have lots of events to look forward to. Luckily you can take your pick of events good for mind and body. For the [...]

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From enlightening seminars to fun with the family, The Whole U has some awesome plans for 2015. Here’s a run down of what’s going on in January… Don’t miss our biggest event of the year: another Guinness World Record attempt! On Wednesday, January 28, the World’s Largest Umbrella Dance will take over the field of [...]

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Nearly 30% of Seattleites feel the winter blues, also known as seasonal affective disorder. Shorter days and more rain can leave us feeling low on energy, more irritable, and extra groggy in the morning. Learn how to make your days brighter with light therapy and dawn simulation while improving your mood and sleep patterns with Dr. [...]

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Here’s a sample email to send out to your departments to get people excited for the umbrella dance. Feel free to personalize it all you want. The next time UW makes history may be on January 28, 2015. And trust me or anyone who helped the UW secure the world record for the largest kettlebell class [...]

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Ovations is this Friday! Take a look at who will be there: Go here to print this poster or see a full-size version.

Join Coach Marti Young on December 1-9 from noon – 12:45 p.m. at various locations and learn Functional Fitness as well as how to fit a few dance moves into the mix of fitness. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. ALL fitness levels welcome! Register for the class nearest you: Dec 1 – Tower Café Dec [...]

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