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Yoga Poses for Sleep & Relaxation

December 19, 2012 by rachelmviola

Tense after sitting all day hunched over a computer or textbook? Does the stress of schoolwork have you all tied up in knots? Can’t seem to get to sleep? Perhaps it’s time for some yoga! If you’re not a seasoned yogi, don’t worry: below are three simple poses that even people brand new to yoga can try. These poses are great for winding down, relaxing, or preparing for sleep. For detailed instructions on how to do each pose, see our […]

Categories: Building Healthy Habits, Health Tools • Tags: relaxation, sleep, stress, yoga

Rest & Relax With These Apps

November 27, 2012 by rachelmviola

This semester, we’re featuring phone apps that are designed with your health in mind. Earlier we told you about the fabulous mobile food tools, Fooducate and Lose It! This post features apps that can help you make the most of your time to yourself – that is – rest and relaxation time. Stress is a major concern for everyone at some point in the semester – these apps can make it easier to unwind. Simply Being: Guided Meditation for Relaxation […]

Categories: Health Tools, Sleep • Tags: iphone apps, meditation, relaxation, roommates, sleep

Designed With Your Health in Mind

November 27, 2012 by rachelmviola

For better or for worse, we live in a world today where we’re increasingly dependent on our mobile devices. Yes, we may be tethered to our gadgets, but there is an upside, too: the many tools and resources available at our fingertips that can help us make smarter, healthier choices. This semester we’re featuring phone apps that are designed with your health in mind. No smart phone? No problem! Both of these apps have companion websites as well. Fooducate Available […]

Categories: Health Tools • Tags: healthy eating, iphone apps, personal health goals

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Yoga Poses for Sleep & Relaxation

Rest & Relax With These Apps

Designed With Your Health in Mind

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