Students at a university doing yoga outside. PN Illustration/AI generated with Adobe Firefly by Raven Hanning
By Aaliyah Pamplin
“Pretty Girls Do Yoga,” an outdoor yoga session hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha, aimed to help students relax after class during midterms on Oct. 9.
It was considered a special event because yoga is no longer an activity that the campus recreation currently offers. Yoga was taught on Thursdays for the office Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) in previous semesters.
They are currently looking for a room where yoga can be consistently taught. For now, the class is scheduled to be taught at special events like this one.
“I miss it… I feel more relaxed. I get to experience what they are experiencing.” Tonya Baxley, a six-year instructor working with campus recreation said.
This was her first time teaching yoga outside.
Many members of AKA were excited and thought that this event would be fun. It was a calming event that helped students get ready for their midterms and get rid of the midsemester slump.
“I definitely feel relaxed and ready to take on the week.” Ranya Johnson, an AKA member and the event planner for this yoga session said.
UNCP offers counseling and psychological services through the CAPS program:
Counseling is available to all students virtually or in-person. Counseling services include orientation to counseling groups, psychotherapy groups, individual counseling, and medication management. Consultation and referrals are also available.
Advocacy services are free and confidential for any students who are survivors of, or accused of, sexual misconduct including stalking, rape, bullying, cyber stalking etc.
Crisis Services are available through our 24- hour crisis line at 910-775-4749.
The “988” Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day in both English and Spanish.