_Chronological News FeedAthleticsEventsStudent News

As classes end and we turn to finals, try these #NPStressBusters

Andrew Bruso

The Division of Student Affairs and the Department of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation have been working hard to bring back the annual tradition of #NPStressBusters programs, to support our students and help them focus on finishing the year strong.

This year’s #NPStressBusters schedule is tailor made to connect with students via remote platforms. It includes live workout classes, videos to enhance mindset, mindfulness, meditation, virtual gaming leagues and motivational quotes.

The programming team will also be posting daily Skills to Chill: Tips and best practices aimed at helping students care for themselves during times of high stress. The series launched on Monday, May 4, encouraging people to set a daily schedule including work and recreation to get through the day.

If you’re looking to catch your breath between final exams, research projects and papers, follow @npwellrec on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for info about events and daily Skills to Chill, and tag your posts with #NPStressBusters and #SkillsToChill to let us know what you’re doing to decompress.

Wednesday, May 6

  • SUNY Esports Challenge
  • Trick Shot Challenge
  • Vinyassa Yoga Flow with Traci, 12 p.m.: A dynamic practice that cultivates strength, flexibility, balance, focus and endurance. This class will help to sculpt and tone the body and mind! Instructors will make the class chat live 5 minutes before the scheduled class start time. Click here to access the class. Passcode (if needed): wellrec

Thursday, May 7

  • Fixed Mindset with alumna Jenna Weinstein ’10 (Psychology): This five-minute video will talk you through the five common actions and behaviors we make when we have a fixed mindset.
  • Vinyassa Yoga Flow with Traci, 12 p.m.: A dynamic practice that cultivates strength, flexibility, balance, focus and endurance. This class will help to sculpt and tone the body and mind! Instructors will make the class chat live 5 minutes before the scheduled class start time. Click here to access the class. Passcode (if needed): wellrec

Friday, May 8

  • It’s Okay to Feel with Senior Counselor Joel Oppenheimer: A short video intended to support students in processing a mix of emotions that COVID-19 and social distancing may be creating.
  • Latin Dance in Your Kitchen with Christina, 11 a.m.: experience low impact traditional Latin Rhythm modified for your kitchen space! Enjoy the natural heat and passion of Latin Music in an easy to follow format! Instructors will make the class chat live 5 minutes before the scheduled class start time. Click here to access the class. Passcode (if needed): wellrec

Saturday, May 9

  • Mindfulness Now with Juan-Carlos Piniero ’07 (Psychology): Check out this one-hour workshop with a New Paltz alumnus who has worked for more than 15 years as an educator, performing artist, motivational speaker, certified yoga teacher and personal development coach.

Sunday, May 10

  • Yoga with Zach, 3 p.m.: Move closer to achieving vibrant health through exercises that focus on balance, effort, awareness, and breath. All you need is a soft spot to sit! Instructors will make the class chat live 5 minutes before the scheduled class start time. Click here to access the class. Passcode (if needed): wellrec

Monday May 11

  • Cultivating Hopefulness with Gweneth Lloyd, director of the Psychological Counseling Center: A short video offering words of encouragement to students.

Tuesday May 12

  • Mountain Meditation with Sarah Burrows, senior counselor at the Psychological Counseling Center

Wednesday May 13

  • SUNY Chancellor Esports Challenge Highlight Reel
  • #NPStressBusters Yoga with Traci, 12 p.m.: A dynamic practice that cultivates strength, flexibility, balance, focus and endurance. This class will help to sculpt and tone the body and mind! Instructors will make the class chat live 5 minutes before the scheduled class start time. Click here to access the class. Passcode (if needed): wellrec

Thursday May 14

  • Mandala Video with Emi DiSciullo, Learning Support Specialist at the Disability Resource Center
  • #NPStressBusters Yoga with Traci, 12 p.m.: A dynamic practice that cultivates strength, flexibility, balance, focus and endurance. This class will help to sculpt and tone the body and mind! Instructors will make the class chat live 5 minutes before the scheduled class start time. Click here to access the class. Passcode (if needed): wellrec

Friday May 15

  • The Crisis Cyclone: Regain Control During Uncertainty, 10 a.m. with alumna Jenna Weinstein ’10 (Psychology): Throughout the last 2 months, our lives have been seriously impacted. With the drastic and sudden change in routine, it is easy for us to become overwhelmed with uncertainty. Join us for this workshop as we identify the thoughts and emotions that are holding us back during this pandemic.

Stay tuned @npwellrec on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for more information about next week’s #NPStressBusters events!