With trees beginning to shed their leaves and the quarter running in full gear, November promises to be a busy month for all, whether due to school, work, or the holidays. This month, The Whole U is again thrilled to bring the UW community a range of activities to boost your wellness, enliven your mind, [...]

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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 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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One of the hallmarks of the practice of yoga is its ability to combine conscious body movements, intentional breath, and awareness of sensations, thoughts, and emotions. The various techniques utilized in each one of these segments of the practice hone and tone our mindfulness muscle. When this mindfulness muscle is more robust, we may experience [...]

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Deep in a cavernous concrete basement, Jennifer Bean sits stooped over a Steenbeck machine. The large, flatbed editor helps her hand-control the frame-by-frame movement of a filmstrip nobody has seen in eighty years. Like all filmstrips produced before the mid-century introduction of acetate safety stock, it is made of nitrocellulose, a highly flammable material prone [...]

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As I enter my first quarter as both a graduate student and a staff member here at UW, thoughts of anxiety and concern start to creep into my mind. But before all of the work hours, research papers, assignments and commitments start to overwhelm me, I am taking a moment for myself to map out [...]

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As the temperature outside starts to cool down and the routine of a new school year commences, this is the perfect time to think about cooking more meals at home. If you currently do not spend much time in the kitchen, this could be as simple as starting with one or two meals a week! [...]

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Kick off the school year with improved mental and physical well-being by signing up for one (or both) of the autumn yoga series with The Whole U and UW Recreation. The 10-week vinyasa yoga series at the HUB costs $55*, while the 8-class flow yoga series at South Campus Center costs $45*. Autumn Vinyasa Yoga [...]

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Coinciding with the start of Yoga Month, The Whole U is excited to announce 4 new classes starting this October, aimed at increasing mental clarity and releasing built up tension. Reserve your spot in these classes before they fill up! Learn more about each series and register below. Meditation at the HUB, Tuesdays, October 9 – [...]

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Summer is at an end and, with it, The Whole U’s Raise the Bar challenge officially comes to a close. But that doesn’t mean momentum from two months focused on fostering healthier habits at work won’t carry forward into Fall Quarter! Over the course of July and August, more than 150 teams and still hundreds [...]

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As University Ombud, Chuck Sloane does a lot of listening. One thing he hears most often is, “What’s an Ombud?” The term, he explains, finds its origins in early 19th century Sweden, where growth of the government put it at an increasing distance from local concerns. In an effort to preserve its connections to individuals, [...]

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With summer winding down and another school year about to begin, September promises to be a time to look ahead and prep for the coming year, but also a chance to build upon summer accomplishments. This month, The Whole U is thrilled to bring the UW community a range of activities to boost your wellness, [...]

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