York College Recreation offers wellness sessions designed for the York community.  Incorporating physical activity and movement into your days is now more important than ever. As we all navigate working and learning from the virtual side, we want to remind everyone to find time during the day to move a little. Physical activity helps us maintain strong muscles and bones and promotes overall better health. Movement in any way can assist in reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. It also promotes mental health and cognitive function. Below is a list of resources for both physical and mental health. Check back often as we will continue to add resources. 
 

 York College Recreation presents Mindful Body Thursday starting February 4.  Every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., John Baxter, York's Facilities Coordinator/Director of Aquatics, Recreation & Intramurals, will serve as host during weekly episodes featuring special guest presenters live via Zoom.  Previous episodes will be made available on-demand.  If you have any questions or proposed topics, please contact John Baxter via email jbaxter@york.cuny.edu.
York College Recreation presents Mindful Body Thursday starting February 4.  Every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., John Baxter, York's Facilities Coordinator/Director of Aquatics, Recreation & Intramurals, will serve as host during weekly episodes featuring special guest presenters live via Zoom.  Previous episodes will be made available on-demand.  If you have any questions or proposed topics, please contact John Baxter via email jbaxter@york.cuny.edu. 
 
   
	Mindful Body Thursday March Lineup
	
		
			| Mar. 4 @ 5:30 PM | Mar. 11 @ 5:30 PM
 | Mar. 18 @ 5:30 PM
 | Mar. 25 @ 5:30 PM
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			| Jump Roping with Sarai Garvin
 | Mental Toughness with Dr. Charlene Lane
 | Sport Specific Workout with head women's soccer coach Jose 'Tito' Castillo
 | Reiki with Erica Thomas Collier
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	February On-Demand Episodes
	
		
			| Workout with Matthieu Ashley
 | Mental Toughness with Dr. Charlene Lane
 | Sport Specific Workout with head men's basketball coach Nolan Adams
 | Reiki with Erica Thomas Collier
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			| Feb. 4 Episode | Feb. 11 Episode | Feb. 18 Episode | Feb. 25 Episode | 
	
 
Stretching
	- Adductor Mobility Stretch demonstrated by York Head Athletic Trainer Amy O'Connor (Learn More)
- Core Activation Stretch demonstrated by York Head Athletic Trainer Amy O'Connor (Learn More)
- Hamstring Activation Stretch demonstrated by York Head Athletic Trainer Amy O'Connor (Learn More)
- Hip Flexor Mobility Stretch demonstrated by York Head Athletic Trainer Amy O'Connor (Learn More)
- Shoulder Mobility Stretch demonstrated by York Head Athletic Trainer Amy O'Connor (Learn More)
- Thoracic Spine Mobility Drill demonstrated by York Head Athletic Trainer Amy O'Connor (Learn More)
Physical Fitness
	- Stair & Wall Workout demonstrated by York Men's & Women's Swimming Head Coach Samantha Oyola (Learn More)
- Intense Cardio/Toning Workout – STRONG by Zumba 20 Minute Demo (Learn More)
- Yoga with Adriene – A variety of mindful meditation and yoga classes (Learn More)
- POPSUGAR – Hundreds of FREE workouts with several different format options, challenges and more! (Learn More)
ACE (American Council on Exercise) – Variety of High and Low Impact Exercises and Articles and Videos  
Well-Being and Mental Health Support  
York Virtual Recreation Video Library
Adductor Mobility Stretch demonstrated by York Head Athletic Trainer Amy O'Connor 
Core Activation Stretch demonstrated by York Head Athletic Trainer Amy O'Connor 
Hamstring Activation Stretch demonstrated by York Head Athletic Trainer Amy O'Connor
Hip Flexor Mobility Stretch demonstrated by York Head Athletic Trainer Amy O'Connor 
Shoulder Mobility Stretch demonstrated by York Head Athletic Trainer Amy O'Connor 
Stair & Wall Workout demonstrated by York Men's & Women's Swimming Head Coach Samantha Oyola
Thoracic Spine Mobility Drill demonstrated by York Head Athletic Trainer Amy O'Connor