Health benefits of Yoga

There are many health benefits to yoga, an exercise that calms the mind through a combination of breathing and physical poses.

In this edition of Staying on TRAC, yoga instructor Sheerine Bazargani discusses yoga and shows us some moves. The three poses performed can help combat anger, anxiety and depression.

Learn more about yoga by attending one of Sheerine’s classes at TRAC. Classes are Mondays at 7 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 p.m. during the Spring 2013 Semester. For a full list of other classes, check the group exercise schedule.

UIS Wellness Day 2013

UIS Campus Health Services, in conjunction with UIS Rec Sports and Springfield Health Check, is hosting Wellness Day 2013 at TRAC on April 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The annual Wellness Day is hosted for the entire community, individuals of all ages are welcome, and there will be activities for children.

The goal of the Wellness Day is to provide free services and to increase awareness on health issues, which impact the well-being of our community.

The event offers each individual the opportunity to get their health numbers (bio-metrics), and to explore a range of options to live a healthier life.

Some of the providers and activities include nutrition education on portion control, gluten free ideas, spinal check, as well as blood typing and a blood drive.

National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day is February 22!

UIS Recreational Sports is celebrating NIRSA’s National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day on Friday, February 22.

This day was established to focus on the positive benefits of recreational sports, fitness activities, and wellness programs to Americans of all ages. It also represents the founding day of the NIRSA.

Throughout the day at TRAC, Recreational Sports will have several different events attendees to compete in. Some of the activities include Wii fit games, a 3v3 basketball tournament, and a weight lifting competition. Events are FREE to all UIS students and employees!

All participants will receive a Rec Sports ‘Live Well’ wristband and automatically be entered into a drawing for prizes.

To see the full schedule of activities go to UIS Rec Sports, special events page.

All faculty and staff are free to use TRAC on Friday, February 22.