ASUW Office of Student Health Relations is honored to host the first-ever UW Student Wellness Week, Tuesday, April 30 to Friday, May 3. During this week students are encouraged to focus on overall well-being.  Activities Schedule: Tuesday, April 30   Virtual Weight Training Class with Lauren Updyke 6:15-6:45 a.m. & 7:15-7:45 a.m. / Zoom This [...]

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March may come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Or in like a lamb and out like a lion. Or something completely different. We just never know in the Northwest. Whatever the weather, you can take advantage of the Whole U’s many opportunities to work on wellness and engage in the [...]

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As she leads a tour of the diverse vegetation proliferating inside the UW Biology Greenhouse, Katie Sadler compulsively collects dead leaves, desiccated flowers and spent branches, almost without noticing, the way a mother casually fusses with her child’s hair or straightens his collar. “I wish I had my pruning shears,” she says, with a knowing [...]

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For the shortest month of the year, February keeps plenty busy. We celebrate Black history and Lunar New Year, we commemorate presidents, we contemplate heart health, we consider a groundhog’s shadow, we continue our eight-week Dare to Restore program — and we contemplate love in all its lovely forms. It’s a lot to cram into [...]

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In the blink of an eye, ten years have passed, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating a decade of gathering at the University of Washington, fostering community and connection, and prioritizing our well-being. The Whole U was launched on January 24, 2014, with a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest kettlebell workout in the [...]

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Whether you are saving money toward purchasing a home or simply watching your expenses, managing your rent costs makes good financial sense. Budget advisors generally recommend keeping housing costs at 30% of your household’s income or less. This can be challenging in the city of Seattle, especially for families earning moderate to low incomes. While [...]

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The Whole U is excited to start the new year off with Dare to Restore 2024! This year, skip the pressure of grand resolutions and drastic changes and, instead, embrace the impact of small but meaningful actions in your everyday life. Dare to Restore is focused on discovering the art of restoration through approachable tasks [...]

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As we bid farewell to UW Yoga Month, The Whole U is filled with gratitude for our exceptional yoga partners and the incredible participants who made this journey toward well-being truly impactful. In collaboration with our cherished yoga partners along with UW Bothell ARC and UW Tacoma we embarked on a collective exploration of serenity, [...]

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As a time of year when we are spending more time indoors, winter presents a wonderful opportunity to think about how we can get more from life by living with less. As a time of new beginnings, winter is also a great time to act on your goals of living more sustainably with respect to [...]

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The Whole U is excited to end the year with UW 2023 Yoga Month! As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in the restorative power of yoga, with a special focus on stress reduction and relaxation. Because who couldn’t use a little extra serenity this season? Be Sure [...]

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As the calendar turns over to a new year, it’s time to embrace a commitment to restoration, community and inspiration in well-being. Join The Whole U in Dare to Restore 2024—an immersive eight-week well-being experience from January 8 through March 1. Experience the Power of Small Actions Say goodbye to the pressure of grand resolutions [...]

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The Whole U is thrilled to offer yoga classes onsite at UW campuses and virtually on Zoom. UW Yoga Month is not just an opportunity to stretch and strengthen, but a chance to slow down as we head into a busy time of year. Register for UW Yoga Month 2023 and explore our many class [...]

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