Wellbeing Workshops
Our vision is to build a movement of healthy habits. One of the ways we do that is through peer education. During these free workshops, our Peer Wellness Educators will share information, resources, and strategies for you to improve your wellbeing.
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We also can bring our workshops to you for FREE. It’s a perfect fit for academic classes, student organizations, residence halls, and student groups.
Secure your spot
Click the link above to register for our workshops at the Nick or at Bakke. These workshops are only open to students.
Running The Distance: From 5k to Half Marathon and Beyond
Dr. Chad Wagner, a primary care sports medicine physician at UHS, and Julia Spellman, a certified athletic trainer at Rec Well, will guide students on how move from training for a 5k to a half-marathon and beyond. We’ll cover goal setting and mental preparation, essential training strategies, injury prevention and management for distance running beginners and accomplished runners. Participants will receive a Portillo’s gift card and hot/cold pack.
Date, Time, & Location:
Tuesday, September 29, 6 – 7pm @ Bakke – Serenity Studio
Welcome to Wellbeing
Join us for an introduction to Rec Well services available to support student wellbeing and how to use the dimensions of wellbeing to cultivate your personal practices. Participants will receive a free mindfulness coloring book.
Date, Time, & Location:
Wednesday, October 7, 6 – 7pm @ The Well at Union South
Food for Thought: Introduction to Intuitive Eating
Join us for an interactive workshop exploring what it means to nourish your body intuitively, ways diet culture affects our relationship with food, and learn about the principles of intuitive eating. Participants will receive a free bento box.
Date, Time, & Location:
Tuesday, October 20, 6 – 7pm @ Bakke – Serenity Studio
Bites of Peer Wellness
Do you want to find the good in the present moment? Our Peer Wellness Educators will guide interactive activities and discussion on our topic of the day, gratitude. While learning about this practice groups will prepare their own granola mix to top a smoothie bowl made from scratch.
Date, Time, & Location:
Tuesday, October 27, 6 – 8pm @ Bakke – Wolf Teaching Kitchen
Grounded in Motion
Explore the connection and impact of physical activity on stress through reflection and mindful movement activities. Attendees will receive a cooling towel.
Date, Time, & Location:
Wednesday, November 3, 7 – 8pm @ Bakke – Tempo Studio
Healthy or Hype? Navigating Wellness Trends
Join us for an interactive game focused on wellness trends. This workshop is for anyone looking to build confidence in making informed wellness choices while having fun, connecting with others, and identifying what personally supports their wellbeing. Participants will receive a free portable power bank.
Date, Time, & Location:
Wednesday, November 11, 6 – 7pm @ The Well at Union South
Study Break at Bakke
Find your balance with finals preparation by taking a study break at Bakke! Join us for drop-in activities including coffee, tea, snacks, crafts, board games, and puzzles. In addition, the esports lounge and simulator suites will be open (reserve a suite online!). Come early and attend our free mindful meditation class from 4-4:30pm in Serenity!
Date, Time, & Location:
Thursday, December 10, 6:30 – 8:30pm @ Bakke Serenity Studio