Yoga

Apr 18, 2018

An Insider’s Look on Ladies Night

On March 21, University Recreation held their annual Ladies Night event. The intention of speciality events such as this is to attract women who may not otherwise participate in various University Recreation programs regularly and give them something to be a part of. With a multitude of classes and activities to participate in, there was… 

Jan 24, 2018

Group Fitness Kicks off the Semester with Glow with the Flow Event

With the spring semester in full swing, many NC State students are already starting to feel the stress of their new classes and numerous responsibilities. To combat this stress, Group Fitness held their Glow with the Flow event on Jan. 10. Held once each semester, this event combines the relaxation of the atypical yoga flow class… 

Apr 28, 2017

The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Finals

As finals week rapidly approaches it can be stressful to think about the multitude of exams. To help students de-stress campus partners such as University Dining, the Counseling Center, Student Health Services and others have coordinated events and giveaways for students as part of Finals Survival Week. This will take place the first week of… 

Mar 14, 2017

Student Finds Balance Through Yoga

For Kathryn Ray, yoga has transformed from a light hobby into a dedicated lifestyle. She had no idea four years ago that she would be mastering backbends and headstands on a daily basis. Now she is a practiced yogi who wants to encourage others to give it a try. Kathryn first found yoga the summer… 

Dec 5, 2016

Campus Partners Team Up to Help Students De-Stress During Finals

Finals Survival Week will take place during the first week of exams from December 5-7. Throughout the week campus partners such as University Dining, the Counseling Center, Student Health Services and other student organizations will be coordinating to offer events and giveaways to help students de-stress during the chaotic time of finals. Events will kick-off… 

May 13, 2015

Stand-up paddleboard yoga highlights new group fitness format

This summer, University Recreation will be hosting several stand-up paddle board yoga fitness classes in the Aquatic Center as part of a new speciality fitness program offered in the Fall 2015 Semester. Classes will be held from 12:30 – 1:30 P.M., every other Friday beginning May 29, with the last session held on July 24.… 

Feb 18, 2015

Stretch Your Body and Strengthen Your Heart

Yoga can improve your heart health. A new research study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology shows that yoga reduces the risk of many common factors that lead to metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. Risk factors include high cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension. Two randomized control trials found that yoga can work better than…