Blog Posts in Category: breathing
May 4, 2016
How Implementing Yoga into Your Daily Routine Can Help Relieve Stress The semester is almost over even though it felt like it just started! It is around this time in the semester when stress levels are high and it seems like you can never get a break. Now you can with by introducing some yoga into your routine! Luckily, UNH has many opportunities these last couple of weeks for you to try to do some relaxing yoga. Here are some upcoming yoga events on campus: -Frazzle Free Finals Outdoor Lawn... Read More
March 5, 2014
Yoga is a great way to get exercise, relieve some stress, and have fun! On campus you can participate in free yoga in the MUB and in the Hamel recreation center. Yoga is an exercise that combines breathing and stretching. It is usually done in a quiet, dimly light room, and with an instructor leading the stretches or poses. Yoga is a great exercise for all ages because there are many forms with varying intensities. Some different types of yoga include: Power Yoga- challenging yoga that focuses... Read More
February 6, 2014
Getting our daily dosage of physical activity is extremely important; providing countless health benefits, ranging from disease prevention to positive mental health. Regardless of how important it is, it can be very challenging for people to find a form of physical activity that really works for them. Not everybody enjoys running or cross-fit, and can be discouraged by the gym. Good news! There is a great form of physical activity out there that is good for the soul and doesn’t even require you... Read More
June 5, 2013
I’ve always loved stretching and meditating. I can attribute this practice to my mom, who teaches Hatha yoga. Growing up, stretching was a part of my daily life. If I were stressed, I would do some stretches and deep breathing to try to calm down. This practice has followed me to college and has helped me calm down many times when overwhelmed with academic and personal commitments. I usually have practiced on my own, but have recently started taking yoga classes downtown at Three Bridges Yoga... Read More
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