Mindful Body Thursday

York College Recreation introducted Mindful Body Thursday during the Spring 2021 semester. Weekly episodes featuring special guest presenters live via Zoom were co-hosted by John Baxter (Facilities Coordinator/Director of Aquatics, Recreation & Intramurals) and Janira Calderon (Assistant Facilities and Recreation Coordinator). All episodes are available on-demand below. If you have any questions or proposed topics, please contact John Baxter via email jbaxter@york.cuny.edu.

**Mindful Body Thursday May Lineup**
Strength & Conditioning with Matthieu Ashley	Disrupting Cultural Biases & How they Affect Wellness and Spirituality with Dr. Tanya Raquel	Sport-Specific Workout with Anastasia Bitis
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May 6 Episode	May 13 Episode	May 20 Episode

MBT w- Matthieu Ashley (May 6) - WR- — Get ready to workout with York strength & conditioning coach Matthieu Ashley
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MBT May 13 w- Dr. Tanya Raquel -1920x1080 — Focus on engaging our own identity to be a "Culturally Humble Human Being" with Dr. Tanya Raquel
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MBT May 20 w-Anastasia Bitis -1920x1080 — Sport specific workout with York College head women's basketball coach Anastasia Bitis
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**April On-Demand Episodes**
Engaging our own identity to be a "Culturally Humble Human Being" with Dr. Tanya Raquel	Sport Specific Workout with head men's soccer coach Al Meneses	Reiki with Erica Thomas Collier
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April 15 Episode	April 22 Episode	April 29 Episode

MBT w- Dr. Tanya Raquel Prewitt-White (Apr. 15) - WR- — Focus on engaging our own identity to be a "Culturally Humble Human Being" with Dr. Tanya Raquel
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MBT w- Al Meneses (Apr. 22) - WR- — Sport specific workout with York College head men's soccer coach Al Meneses
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MBT w- Erica Thomas Collier (Apr. 29) - WR- — Focus the energy of your mind and body as athletics administrative assistant Erica Thomas Collier will share the benefits of Reiki, a self care tool that anyone can incorporate into their lifestyle as a way to maintain a positive well-being
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**March On-Demand Episodes**
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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March 4 Episode	March 11 Episode	March 18 Episode	March 25 Episode

MBT w- Sarai Garvin (Mar. 4) -WR- — Looking For A Full-Body Workout? Jump Roping is the ultimate fitness tool! Join us for a workout with Sarai Garvin.
*If you don't have a rope but are ready to get your sweat on, fake it and jump along with us!*
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MBT w- Dr. Charlene Lane (Mar. 11) - WR- — Focus on mental toughness with Dr. Charlene Lane, a licensed clinical social worker
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MBT w- Jose Tito Castillo (Mar. 18) - WR- — Sport specific workout with York College head women's soccer coach Jose 'Tito' Castillo
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MBT w- Erica Thomas Collier Lane (Mar. 25) - WR- — Focus the energy of your mind and body as athletics administrative assistant Erica Thomas Collier will share the benefits of Reiki, a self care tool that anyone can incorporate into their lifestyle as a way to maintain a positive well-being
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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