Mind, Body & Soul
Life can be stressful. Between class, work, family responsibilities and catching up with friends sometimes there's just not time to get to the gym, check out a stress management workshop put on by Counselling and Disability Services or hang out at one of Health Education and Promotion's fun, informative and interactive events. No problem! Chill out on your own time and in the comfort of your own room by checking out one of the videos below.
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De-Stress Meditation Relaxation Teacher: Michelle Trantina Recognize and transform patterns of stress and tension. Bring yourself to a place of grounded calm. This practice was designed to be done sitting in a chair, but can also be practiced, if you prefer, sitting on a cushion or lying down. Total time: 21 minutes |
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Energy Awakening Flow Teacher: Kreg Weiss Perfect for the morning hatha practice or anytime you feel like a more gentle class. In this yoga class breath will lead you through a series of flowing postures that build heat and openness before moving deep into stretching poses that target the hips and thighs. Total time: 30 minutes |
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Standing Worktime Energy Flow Teacher: Michelle Trantina This yoga at work video combines a seated and standing sequence of stretches to revive body and mind . Feel rejuvenated and refreshed with enhanced mood and energy levels. This class contains balancing poses to center and create grounding and connection. Total time: 8 minutes |
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Short Pilates Class Teacher: Nico Luce This Pilates "quickie" is a fast pace, rhythmic sequence of movements that will strengthen your body from the inside out. This is recommended for practitioners with some Pilates experience. Use it as a warm up for a Yoga practice, a challenging day, or as an end of a long day-last minute core experience. Total time: 15 minutes |
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Yoga For Depression Teacher: Rick Coe Refresh your perspective. Increase self acceptance and self-actualization with this therapeutic practice that combines pranayama (breath work) with yoga postures and visualization. Total time: 37 minutes |
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Upper Cross Syndrome Teacher: Dr. Carla Cupido Dr. Carla Cupido explains what upper cross syndrome is and suggests a few simple exercises to help prevent and/or manage this condition. Upper cross syndrome is a generic condition that affects the majority of the population. Learning how to avoid postures that place stress on our neuromusculoskeletal system is essential in avoiding injury. If you sit at a desk all day or are studying regularly, this video will be largely beneficial for you. Total time: 6 minutes |
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Sitting Exercises For Upper Cross Syndrome Teacher: Kreg Weiss Eliminate upper back and neck tension with this short seated yoga video. Explore simple methods of opening and re-strengthening upper body muscles that become imbalanced due to poor sitting habits and chronic work-related postures. Total time: 6 minutes |
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