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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Welcome to Week 4 of Yoga Month at the University of Washington, where over 1500 UW faculty, staff, and students have committed to experience and explore the benefits of yoga practice. The main component of this year’s Yoga Month has been the focus on the seven chakras. Participants have be challenged to practice each week [...]

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Welcome to Week Three of Yoga Month at the University of Washington! Each week in September, more than 1500 staff, faculty, and students from across the UW are learning about and celebrating the benefits of yoga with a special focus on the seven chakras. If you missed Week 1 or Week 2, there’s still plenty of time to [...]

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Over 1500 UW faculty, staff, and students have committed to participating in Yoga Month at the University of Washington. This year’s focus is on the seven chakras. Each week, participants will be challenged to practice both on and off the mat and can do so through the partnership of UW Recreation and Leela Yoga Studio [...]

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Welcome to Week One of Yoga Month at the University of Washington, where over 1500 UW faculty, staff, and students have committed to this experience. The main component of this year’s Yoga Month is the focus on the seven chakras. Participants will be challenged to practice each week both on and off the mat and [...]

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This year marks the fourth year in a row that The Whole U has supported National Yoga Month, encouraging UW faculty and staff from all campuses and medical centers to try yoga. From postures to flows, thousands of avid yogis and new practitioners alike have discovered the incredible benefits of this exercise. This year’s focus [...]

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The universe is unraveling, but Danny Arguetty is hardly concerned. To the contrary: when Arguetty is asked about strategies for overcoming challenges on the path to self-improvement in his capacity as manager of UW Recreation’s Mindfulness Program, he replies that first acknowledging, then embracing the universe’s disposition towards disarray can be a key step in [...]

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Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or you struggle to touch your toes, join us in celebrating National Yoga Month this September! From relaxation to stress relief to strength building, yoga's many benefits promote a happier and healthier lifestyle. Apart from getting you moving, practicing yoga can improve your mental health by making you stronger both mentally and physically. So why not give it a try? To celebrate, we’re teaming up with the UW Mindfulness Project, an organization that aims to create a mindful culture on campus. During the whole month of September, you’ll find a variety of yoga-centered activities (in-person and virtual) to help you get centered.

Are you sitting down for this? Don’t be surprised if your back is sore. Prolonged sitting is one of the biggest culprits behind back pain. Sitting pretty much dominates our days: we sit in our cars, at our desks, during breakfast, lunch, and dinner, on our couches… All of this hunching over computers, steering wheels, [...]

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