The residence halls become dim as public health student, Leila Morrow, is on the last stretch of studying. Thoughts slow as she tries to recall every term for the tests lined up the next day, but she can’t sit at her desk any longer. Needing a break, Morrow steps out of her residence hall for […]
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Beyond the mat: yoga as a journey of self-discovery
Mindfulness is one of the simplest ways to re-center yourself in college, and yoga is the perfect way to do it. It merges movement with mental focus, creating a full-body and mind exercise. Every breath flows into every movement, grounding you in the present moment.
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Students crowd Mott Lawn for goats — and yoga
Many students stood in line for an hour in anticipation of petting and posing with goats.
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Small-scale time travel at SubSessions’ second music festival
At 2 a.m. on Nov. 3 in Biddle Regional Park, SubSessions’ newest “Nightlife Savings” music festival will not close up shop. Instead, the music and dancing will continue for another full hour before the permit reaches its curfew. The reasoning? It is the last night of Daylight Savings Time. “We’re focusing around the date which […]
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Soul Yoga becomes donation-based studio
Two months after its grand opening, Soul Yoga became a donation-based studio March 18. The donations made by the students contribute to paying the yoga instructors and keeping the studio doors open. When Soul Yoga owners Laura and Jason Rogers decided to open up a studio, their initial idea was to have a donation-based business […]
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Former student develops Adventure Aide app to connect outdoor enthusiasts
Users who download the Adventure Aide app can sign up for a wide range of outdoor activities.
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‘Prose and Poses’: Cal Poly professor combines passions for writing and yoga in unique practice
Leslie St. John said her classes are intended to help participants find their expression through their body or words.
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Engineer plans to pursue yoga rather than STEM after graduation
After yoga found him, an environmental engineering student opts for a different career path after graduation.
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Meet Doriana Pirolo: the Recreation Center’s most popular instructor
Combining elements from Tai Chi, yoga, pilates and plyometrics, Pirolo created her class, Fusion Pilates.
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Yoga teacher expands Human Being Training beyond Cal Poly
Amanda Parker Lambert begins each weekly Human Being Training yoga class at the Recreation Center by writing an idea or mantra on the small whiteboard behind her. Sometimes, the Human Being Training founder comes to class with one in mind. Other times, she will ask students what has been on their minds lately. This week’s […]
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Cal Poly Community Yoga group encourages healthy living for all students
Environment engineering senior Jerry Cortes created a community yoga group to help teach healthy self-care habits.