As another busy academic year is drawing to a close, on Wednesday June 25th why not take some time to give your own wellbeing a boost. All of the activities are completely FREE and are open to staff and students of the University.
This will be our fourth and final Wellbeing Wednesday of the year. With a theme of relax and rejuvenate we'll be offering a number of ideas to help you to do just this! Come for tea and cake with your colleagues; register for a trip up to the beautiful gardens at Chancellors; help us break a record by attending a pre-work tai chi session outside University place; take some time out in our revitalised chill out room or attend a relaxing class. There will be so much to do to help you recharge those batteries and whatsmore - everything is FREE!
Please note that for most of the day's schedule you will need to book a place, simply click on the eventbrite link to the activity you wish to attend. If you find you can no longer attend please could you go back into your booking and let eventbrite know so that your place will be available for another person. Some sessions state just turn up, this means you do not have to book.
#RandomActOfKindness
To help everyone to feel good, we are inviting as many people as possible across the University to start #RandomActOfKindness.
The big Idea:
- To give out a number of cards to colleagues
- These people will then carry out a #RandomActOfKindness on campus in the run up to Wellbeing Wednesday, i.e. they do something nice for someone
- The card is passed on and the kindness continues! tinyurl.com/UoMwellbeing
| Time | Activity | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.30 - 9.15am | Tai Chi for everyone | Outside University place - Williamson building side | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-morning-tai-chi-tickets-11721289693
Tai chi is a practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness. Qigong exercises have three components: a posture (whether moving or stationary) breathing techniques and mental focus which helps to cultivate a calm, relaxed state of mind. We’ll be trying to break a campus record with the most people practising Tai Chi at the same time! |
| 9.00 - 5.00pm | Chill out room | Wellbeing room 2 - Dover Street | Just turn up - come and relax on the comfy beanbags, slip on an eye mask and while away the minutes in our chill out space. There’s even free green tea! |
| 10.15 - 11.00am | Relaxing Yoga | UMSA lounge - Dover Street | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbw-relaxing-yoga-tickets-11838064971
The practice of yoga brings together the understanding of the body and the mind, being able to keep our breath at a steady pace relaxes the body and detaches the mind from the worries of the outside world, and what a busy modern outside world we have! So come and leave it all behind for an hour, let the healing effect of some relaxing yoga postures learning to keep the mind cool and collected and the body free from stress and tension. |
| 10.45 - 3.00pm | Massages /Treatments | UMSA lounge - Dover Street | Just turn up for - our beauty therapists will treat you to a FREE shoulder/hand/foot massage or even a manicure. Whatever you fancy - take time to unwind. |
| 11.15 - 12noon | Calming your busy brain | Wellbeing room 1 - Dover Street | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbw-calming-your-busy-brain-tickets-11838181319
If you struggle with racing thoughts - a busy brain or ‘monkey mind’, where your mind jumps from thought to thought like a monkey jumps from tree to tree, this class could be useful. These sessions are an introduction to mindfulness practice, which is the skill of bringing awareness to the present moment rather than engaging with our anxious thoughts. It has been proven effective in managing chronic stress, pain and illness. |
| 11.30 - 12.15 | Pilates stretch & revitalise | UMSA activity room - Dover Street | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbw-pilates-stretch-and-revitalise-tickets-11838193355
This session will take you through a range of stretching exercises using bands to assist on some of the exercises. The session will have a relaxing element and finish with some energising exercises. |
| 11.30 - 12.15 | Pilates stretch & revitalise | Sackville Street building - H11 | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbw-pilates-stretch-and-revitalise-tickets-11853412877
Same as above |
| 12.15 - 1.00pm | Mindfulness Meditation | Wellbeing room 1 - Dover Street | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbw-mindfulness-meditation-tickets-11838233475
Experience the effects of mindfulness practice on your mood and as a practical way of managing stress and improving general wellbeing. |
| 12.30 - 1.30 | Chancellors walk | Chancellors Fallowfield | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/campus-walks-goes-to-chancellors-tickets-11721249573
Booking Essential! Meet outside the Dover Street building and take the free mini bus up to Chancellors where you’ll be shown round the beautiful gardens by a horticultural expert. You'll learn all about the flora and fauna that inhabit this beautiful, tranquil spot on our campus! Limited availability at: http://tinyurl.com/mncu2ru |
| 12.30 - 1.15pm | Relaxing Yoga | Sackville Street building - H11 | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/relaxing-yoga-tickets-11853426919
Same as above |
| 12.30 - 1.15pm | Learn Basic Massage | UMSA activity room- Dover Street | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbw-learn-basic-massage-tickets-11838299673
Learn basic office massage on each other. Bring a work colleague, friend or partner and learn very basic upper back and shoulder/arm massage and neck tension release methods. You will take turns on practicing techniques; massage will be performed in a normal chair and through clothes. This session is ideal for people who sit at computers for long periods of time. |
| 1.15 - 2.00pm | Deep Relaxation Techniques for Stress | Wellbeing room 1 - Dover Street | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbw-deep-relaxation-techniques-for-stress-tickets-11838335781
This session is an introduction to how to use your relaxation response for relief from anxiety and to help manage stress. Happily, we all have a resource that can help with stress - our body's relaxation response. This is an enjoyable session where you will experience feeling calm and relaxed. |
| 1.30 - 2.15 | Pilates stretch & revitalise | UMSA activity room- Dover Street | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-wbw-pilates-stretch-and-revitalise-tickets-11838199373
As above |
| 3.30 - 5.00pm | Afternoon Tea | UMSA lounge - Dover Street | Just turn up - come and have a hot beverage and a slice of cake on us in a relaxed friendly environment. Please note there will be limited cakes so it will be first come first served. |
| 4.00 - 4.45pm | Relaxing Yoga | Sackville Street building - H11 | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbw-relaxing-yoga-tickets-11853438955
The practice of yoga brings together the understanding of the body and the mind, being able to keep our breath at a steady pace relaxes the body and detaches the mind from the worries of the outside world, and what a busy modern outside world we have! So come and leave it all behind for an hour, let the healing effect of some relaxing yoga postures learning to keep the mind cool and collected and the body free from stress and tension. |
| 4.15 - 5.00pm | Mindfulness Meditation | Wellbeing room 1 - Dover Street | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbw-mindfulness-meditation-tickets-11838237487
As above |
| 4.30 - 5.15 | Relaxing Yoga | UMSA activity room - Dover Street | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbw-relaxing-yoga-tickets-11838157247
As above |
| 5.15 - 6.00pm | Deep Relaxation Techniques For Stress | Wellbeing room 1 - Dover Street | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbw-deep-relaxation-techniques-for-stress-tickets-11838343805
As above |
| 5.20 - 6.15 | Learn Basic Massage | UMSA lounge- Dover Street | http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wbw-learn-basic-massage-tickets-11838301679
As above |
Wellbeing Wednesdays
- Be Active Wednesday 5th February
- Be Calm Wednesday 2nd April
- Be Healthy Wednesday 7th May
- Relax and Rejuvenate Wednesday 25th June
The format for Wellbeing programme has changed and we are running activities throughout the year.
Wellbeing Week
- This year, Wellbeing Week will be happening 11th, 12th , 13th November, including activities for Be Active, Be Calm and Be Healthy, so keep an eye on this page for further updates and a full programme list.