Stretching for the Soul
We all know that whether you’re waking up for an 8:00 a.m. class or after a late night out, getting out of bed sometimes can…
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Less is More: Slowing Down Your Day-to-Day Life
Life doesn’t have to move at sixty miles per hour. The endless responsibilities and deadlines can feel suffocating and often lead to burnout, stress and…
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Hot Head: Cooler Heads Will Prevail
Disagreements are full of emotion and in the heat of the moment, anything goes. Arguments in person are one thing, but conflict over text brings…
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The Self Care of Staying in
Life moves so quickly and we rarely have time to just enjoy our own solitude. After a long stressful week of classes, oftentimes the best…
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Water, Wordle and the Wall Street Journal
It’s all too familiar. Your cringe-worthy iPhone alarm launches you out of your slumber every morning, your hand reaching to turn it off and then…
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Embracing Everyday Solitude: A Guide to Rediscovering Independence Without Your Friends
Friendships play a vital role in our lives. They provide laughter, trust and unconditional love. Navigating college with friends by your side is the foundation…
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Penn State Introduces New Meditation Rooms Across Campus
With increased demand and interest in mediation, Penn State announced that a new room on campus will be open for students to visit throughout the…
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Looking For a Fun Fall Activity? Try Goat Yoga!
With cold weather approaching, it’s time to indulge in the traditional seasonal activities, such as pumpkin carving, apple picking and hayrides. State College and the…
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Your Quick Guided Fall Meditation
Fall is not about letting go and neither is fall meditation. Instead, it’s about allowing the world to move forward and accepting the way our…
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Good Vibrations: Reiki for Energy Healing
Our energy is one of the most sacred things we possess, so it’s important to preserve and take care of it, just like we would…
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Gratitude and Its Lasting Impacts
In the past couple of years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of talking about and improving our mental health. Research on…
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Under Pressure: The Healing Practice of Acupressure
Let’s face it, jumping back into a full semester of in-person classes and rejoining the face-to-face world comes with a lot of stress. We’ve spent…
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Balance My What? A Beginner’s Guide to the 7 Chakras
From meditation and yoga to crystals and tarot cards, spiritual healing practices have gained popularity, especially after a long year of quarantine. Chakras, aka the…
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Valerie June: An Album For Those Looking For a Whole Different Music Style
An artist, unlike any other, Valerie June, has just released her third studio album, “The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers.” This album falls into…
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Write it Down! 50 Journal Prompts to Get Your Journalling Journey Started
Have you ever wanted to start journaling but just didn’t know what to write? Well, VALLEY has you covered. Here are 50 prompts to help…
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The Post-THON Bounce Back
Another THON weekend has come and gone, and while everybody is still sleeping off that 46-hour high, classes jump right back into full swing Monday…
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Manifest It All
The buzz word in 2020 is manifesting. You might have seen it on social media, especially TikTok, but what does it mean? Manifesting is, “something…
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“The Copper Vessel” — Relax and Unwind with Sound Healing
Meet Susy Markoe Schieffelin: a Sound Healer, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master and Sobriety Coach. Her practices help empower and shape individuals into the best…
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Centr Yourself During Quarantine
With nearly everyone practicing social distancing and working from home, it is common to feel unmotivated in different aspects of your life. Fortunately, your workout…
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A Guide to Penn State’s Health & Well-being Promotions
As spring semester carries on and the snow continues to fall, it’s easy to get lost in the repetition of things. Luckily, Penn State offers…
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