Your health: video and audio
SFU's Health Promotion team realizes that life can get hectic and stressful, and we all struggle from time to time to fit everything in. That's why we've created video and audio recordings to help you de-stress, relax, unwind, re-energize ... whatever it is you're needing, whenever it's most convenient for you. Listen to the Mindfulness and Progressive Muscle Relaxation audio recordings or view the yoga, relaxation and stretching videos that we are offering at no charge to members of the SFU Community.
Audio Recordings
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Facilitator: Cathy Trudeau, Clinicial Counsellor, Health and Counselling Services Duration: 10 minutes Description: Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a technique of tensing and relaxing muscles through your body - it can help to increase levels of relaxation and decrease levels of stress and tension. Click here for more information about Progressive Muscle Relaxation. |
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Body Scan Facilitator: Erika Horwitz, Associate Director Counselling, Health and Counselling Services Duration: 25 minutes Description: The Body Scan is a Mindfulness based practice that allows us to be present with our bodies and to learn to observe and experience our bodies without judgement, analysis or resistance. It is sometimes useful to do it before doing the Mindfulness meditation as it tends to focus the mind and ground the body. |
Video Recordings
All yoga, relaxation, and stretching videos are viewlable full screen, and are provided by My Yoga Online
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Upper Cross Syndrome Facilitator: Dr. Carla Cupido Duration: 6 minutes Description: Dr. Cupido explains what upper cross syndrome is and suggests a few simple exercises to help prevent and/or manage this condition. If you sit at a desk all day or study regularly this video will be very useful! |
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Yoga For Upper Cross Syndrome Facilitator: Kreg Weiss Duration: 6 minutes Description: Eliminate upper back and neck tension with this short seated yoga video. Explore simple methods of opening and re-strengthening upper body muscles that become imbalanced due to poor sitting habits and chronic work-related postures. |
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De-Stress Relaxation Facilitator: Michelle Trantina Duration: 20.5 minutes Description: Recognize and transform patterns of stress and tension. Bring yourself to a place of grounded calm. This practice was designed to be done sitting in a chair, but can also be practiced, if you prefer, sitting on a cushion or lying down. |
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Gentle Renewal Flow (Level 1) Facilitator: Kreg Weiss Duration: 30 minutes Description: Saturate mind and body with calming energy with this gentle yoga class. Slow movements and guided breath are taken into the yoga poses adding a refreshing, meditative quality to this practice. |
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Yoga For Heart Opening and Rejuvenation NEW! |
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Grounding Breath Yoga Flow NEW! Facilitator: Kreg Weiss Duration: 25 Minutes Description: This hatha yoga class incorporates various calming Pranayamas (Breath Exercises) with simple asanas (postures), like Downward Facing Dog, to create a state of relaxation, rejuvenation, and inner reflection. Anytime you need to center yourself, and are looking for a more gentle practice. |
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In a Heartbeat Vinyasa Yoga NEW! Facilitator: Clara Roberts-Oss Duration: 30 Minutes Description: There are 3 rhythms in the body, that of the heart, the breath and the brainwaves. This short but sweet namaskar connects you to these inner rhythms. As you move through this sequence, you will be reminded to listen to how these rhythms change and how they affect one another. In A Heartbeat is a well rounded and concise class. Close your eyes and listen. |
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We would love your input on what else you would like to see. Email us your feedback and suggestions to health_promo@sfu.ca
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