Our last classes are finally coming to a close, and the attention of students all over campus will shift almost completely towards finals. A little stressful, right? Although the pressure of finals week is imminent, there is an array of helpful stressbusting events happening on campus. Read on for eight events you can check out!<\/p>\n
Jimbo Talbot of DrumQuest<\/a> leads a unique listening experience that uses a series of gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, chimes and much more to create a one-of-a-kind sound bathing opportunity! This experience is designed to create a gentle yet powerful space to nurture and refresh your mind and body. You can register for this special event at the Barnes Center at The Arch in the Wellness Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Join Sober Cuse<\/a> to unleash your inner artist for a night of creativity and de-stressing! Connect with like-minded students by creating \u201chappy little trees\u201d as you paint along with Bob Ross!<\/p>\n Sober Cuse is a peer-led recovery support group that welcomes ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and SUNY ESF students who are in or seeking recovery from substance use disorder, those living a substance-free lifestyle, those curious about sobriety and supporters. You can fill out the group’s RSVP form<\/a> if you plan to attend.<\/p>\n The Barnes Center is hosting their Body and Soul Yoga fitness class, which uses traditional flow (vinyasa) yoga while incorporating bodyweight strength training and holding of poses to help build muscle and make flexibility safer. You can register for this class through the Wellness Portal<\/a>; registration opens 24 hours prior to the class!<\/p>\n Take your mind off the busyness of finals week with free late-night ice skating to hit music at the Tennity Ice Pavilion! The Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion opens for night skating every Friday and Saturday night throughout the fall and spring semesters from 8-11 p.m.! If you don\u2019t live on South Campus, the free Campus Shuttle can get you there no problem! You can register for Late Night Ice through the Wellness Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Are you wanting to take a trip to a store to stock up on snacks to get you through your late-night study sessions? Treat yourself with a Target run! On Sunday, Dec. 10, from 11 a.m.\u20135 p.m., free shuttles sponsored by Student Association<\/a> will take students back and forth from College Place to Target.<\/p>\n Yoga Flow, hosted by the Barnes Center, is a fitness class that includes classic yoga postures, warm-ups and breathing techniques with an emphasis on relaxation methods. You can register for this class through the Wellness Portal<\/a>, and registration opens 24 hours prior to the class.<\/p>\n The Barnes Center regularly hosts Pet Therapy<\/a> throughout the academic year, but for finals week, therapy dogs will be heading to Bird Library to help students de-stress! Therapy dogs will be in 004 Bird Library on Tuesday, Dec. 12, and Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 1\u20132 p.m. Be sure to take a study break and give them a few pets!<\/p>\n Explore the Libraries\u2019 wellness collection and relax before the first day of finals! Students can indulge in coloring, zen boards, guided meditation, chair massages and quiet board games. Some light refreshments will be provided. The Libraries Wellness Room will be held in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons (Room 114) in Bird Library from 3:30\u20135 p.m.<\/p>\n Written By Esteban Qui\u00f1ones \u201924, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications<\/strong><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our last classes are finally coming to a close, and the attention of students all over campus will shift almost completely towards finals. A little stressful, right? Although the pressure of finals week is imminent, there is an array of helpful stressbusting events happening on campus. 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Body and Soul Yoga<\/a> (Dec. 8) Link<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
Late Night Ice<\/a> (Dec. 8 and Dec. 9) Link<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
Student Association Grocery Run: Target<\/a> (Dec. 10) Link<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
Yoga Flow<\/a> (Dec. 10) Link<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
Therapy Dogs at Bird Library<\/a> (Dec. 12 and Dec. 13) Link<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
Libraries Wellness Room: De-Stress From Finals<\/a> (Dec. 13) Link<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n