UW Yoga Month 2024 Resources

The Whole U offers endless yoga resources available year-round for all UW employees, making it easy to incorporate yoga into your well-being routine. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just getting started, this page serves as your one-stop shop to explore and enjoy everything yoga. This November, The Whole U invites you to dive deeper into your practice with UW Yoga Month – Restore in 2024. It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your body and mind, finding balance and peace as we move towards a healthier future.

Live Yoga Classes

The Whole U is offering live on-demand yoga classes with our UW yoga partners! At each class offered during UW Yoga Month, we’ll do a random drawing for a giveaway including yoga mats, blocks and more! If you can’t make the class at the scheduled time, a recording of the class will be emailed to all those who register.

Gentle Flow Yoga Class with Amity Neumeister

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This refreshing virtual yoga class was offered on Wednesday, November 6. Click the link above to watch the recording. This Zoom class will guide you through a gentle yoga flow with continuous and dynamic yoga sequences that benefit your whole being.

You can expect to improve flexibility, muscle, joint and cardiovascular strength and increase mental clarity and focus, allowing for a harmonious unity of the body, mind and soul.

Gentle Flow Yoga Class with Leah Lowe

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Hosted on Wednesday, November 13. Join Leah Lowe and The Whole U for a grounding and slow flow yoga practice that is accessible for all! Enjoy a morning of rejuvenation and self-care among our local UW community. This class will be taught on Zoom, focusing on relaxation.

Morning Yoga Session with Jade Tabares
Wednesday, November 20
7 – 8 a.m. / Zoom

On Wednesday, November 20, 7 – 8 a.m., start your day with a class that is a fusion between yoga and pilates. This practice will energize your body and leave you feeling refreshed, centered and ready to take on the day with clarity and balance.

Dynamic Flow Yoga Class with Spira Power Yoga
Friday, November 22
Noon – 1 p.m. / Zoom

This class is your gateway to finding inner balance through a harmonious blend of gentle movements and mindful breathing. Explore the depths of emotional awareness and acceptance as you focus your mind during this session. This class is perfect for all levels!

Gentle Yoga Flow Class with Pranify Yoga
Monday, November 25
5:15 – 6:15 p.m. / Zoom

Unwind, recharge after your workday and prepare for the week ahead with this virtual yoga class on Monday, November 25 from 5:15 to 6:15 pm. Experience a revitalizing session, perfect for all skill levels—whether you’re new to yoga or have years of experience.

The Whole U’s Departmental Yoga Class Program

We are thrilled to bring restorative yoga into departments and teams across the University of Washington and UW Medicine. We have reached full capacity for this program and will be piloting it with 50 departments through June 2025. We hope to offer this program again in the future, reaching more departments. The program supports community, connection and resilience locally in teams.

Enlightening Yoga Articles

In November, a collection of insightful yoga articles will be released, each diving into various aspects of the practice. These articles will explore the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga, highlighting the unique advantages of different styles. Whether you’re looking for expert tips, class recommendations, or wellness inspiration, these pieces are designed to enhance your yoga journey. Stay tuned!

Types of restorative yoga

Get to know the UW yoga discount partners!

People of UW: UW Recreation’s Ashwini Sadekar fuses logic, art and yoga

Previous Yoga Articles

Books with Balance – Great Yoga and Meditation Reads
Explore a variety of books that can guide you on your yoga journey. Discover how yoga can enhance physical health, mental clarity and support a holistic approach to overall wellness.

The Benefits of Practicing Yoga
A personal reflection of the holistic benefits that UW Yoga instructor, Amity Neumeister has experienced. Her journey highlights the transformative power of yoga in fostering mindfulness, self-inquiry, and a deep sense of community.

Yoga for Resilience
Information about how yoga can be utilized as a powerful tool for building resilience by helping individuals adapt to adversity, stress and challenges through mindful practice.

Yoga and the Chakras
Explore the seven energy centers that define the chakras and discover how focusing on specific ones through targeted practices can restore balance, enhance physical and emotional health, and foster personal growth and self-awareness.

The Westernization of Yoga
Learn the the facts about the conception of Yoga and how it has evolved current day.

Practicing Appreciation During Yoga Month
Discover the benefits and strategies for cultivating appreciation for everyday moments to promote a more balanced mindset and enhance overall well-being.

Adapting with Change During Yoga Month
Learn how practices like yoga can serve as a space for experimentation and personal growth, training the mind to respond with creativity and compassion when confronted with challenges.

Practicing Acceptance During Yoga Month
Strategies that will aid you in cultivating a profound sense of self-acceptance that not only deepens your yoga practice but also enriches your daily life experiences.

8 Physical Benefits of Yoga
Explore different physical benefits that yoga practices can have on your body.

Yoga & Flexibility Video Series

Explore a variety of DIY yoga and flexibility resources available through The Whole U! Visit The Whole U’s Yoga & Flexibility page to access a wide selection of yoga sequences and desk yoga videos, designed to help you stay active and relaxed, whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go.