This November, The Whole U launches its 11th year hosting UW Yoga Month! Register for UW Yoga Month – Restore in 2024 and embark on a journey of relaxation and renewal. 2024 Yoga Month Theme This Yoga Month, we invite you to focus on relaxation and inner peace. As life’s demands pull us in many [...]

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Start the new year by embracing meaningful, lasting change! Habits are the cornerstone of health and wellness, and there’s no better time to build yours. Join The Whole U’s Dare to Do program starting Monday, January 13! Why focus on habits? Because small, consistent actions have the power to create big, sustainable results. Habits act [...]

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In celebration of UW Yoga Month, The Whole U is highlighting all our UW yoga partners through our UW Discount Network. Check out the list below. If your favorite yoga studio is not on the list, email us at [email protected]. And if you haven’t already registered for UW Yoga Month, DO IT TODAY! Aditi Yoga [...]

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Turn over a new leaf this season and energize your routine with group fitness! Group fitness offers more than just physical health benefits. It also fosters a supportive and motivating environment that keeps participants engaged and committed to their goals. The sense of camaraderie in a group setting inspires individuals to push themselves further than [...]

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As the seasons start to change, now is the perfect time to refresh your knowledge and explore the resources available at the UW Farm. Gardening is a year-round activity that brings fresh, homegrown vegetables to your table. If you’re unsure where to begin, connect with the thriving gardening community at the UW Farm. The University [...]

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This summer, the University of Washington community came together for an unforgettable experience with the 2024 UW Summer Olympics Challenge! From July 26 to August 11, over 1,200 UW faculty, staff, and families committed themselves to achieving personal and team goals across the six pillars of well-being: being active, eating well, engaging interests, financially fit, [...]

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The rising popularity of mindfulness in today’s world is proving the need for humans to disconnect from the daily stress of life and tune inward. Many have discovered mindfulness as a useful tool for lowering stress, managing anxiety, improving mood and creating a sense of calmness through meditation. During this time of year, finding mindfulness [...]

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No plans for the weekend? Why not take a hike? No, I don’t mean that sarcastically. There are tons of beautiful hikes in Washington! I’ve compiled a list of hikes, in order of difficulty, located on the west side of the state. Not an avid hiker? That’s okay! Start out with the hikes at the [...]

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The University of Washington is one of the most beautiful educational settings on earth, a sublime marriage of eclectic architecture and verdant landscape. That landscape certainly provides an inspiring platform for learning. But it also serves up myriad great places to exercise — both body and soul. The relative quiet and dependably sunny skies of [...]

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As the Paris Olympic Games commence on July 26, so will The Whole U’s UW Summer Olympics Challenge. While going for the gold by meeting daily wellness goals of exercise, nutrition, hydration, mindfulness, connection and kindness, UW Summer Olympians are also contributing financial support to a favorite nonprofit organization: Special Olympics Washington, which will mark [...]

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The Summer Olympics are a time of unity, celebration, and extraordinary athletic achievement. At the University of Washington, we’re bringing that same spirit to our campus community with a fun and engaging UW Summer Olympics Challenge. This is your chance to challenge yourself, support your colleagues and celebrate the joy of the games together! How [...]

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It’s July, the month when our minds turn to holidays and summer vacays. Sun rays and lazy days. While the UW may try to catch its breath this month after a hectic spring quarter, there’s plenty going on at The Whole U to keep you moving and mindful. Amid the variety of classes, webinars and [...]

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