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Campus Well-Being

Movement

Physical movement has numerous benefits for both students and staff, including relaxation, motivation, and a sense of accomplishment. By participating in one of Campus Well-Being’s fitness and sports classes, you can get your heart pumping and energy flowing. Alternatively, if you prefer a more calming approach, you can try our yoga, T’ai chi, and other gentle options. Whatever your preference, we offer a range of activities to help you improve your well-being through physical movement.

Yoga

Immersion Room Yoga – In-person AND Virtual options available

Holly Pluchinski guides in-person yoga participants in a room surrounded by soothing sounds and panoramas. Stretch and relax! Suitable for all levels and mats are provided.

January to June 2023: Notre Dame Campus only, Wednesdays, 12:10pm to 12:50pm

Note: A link will be emailed to registrants after registration. No food is allowed in the room. Visit the Immersion Room (GM33) page for more information.

EDC In-Person Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays

Join Chaley Martens after school or work for a 30-minute yoga class to unwind from your day. Suitable for all levels and mats are provided. Registration required.

Exchange District Campus only, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15pm to 4:45pm

Virtual Fridays Yoga

From the comfort of your home or office, Holly leads a 30-minute yoga class allowing participants to stretch, breathe and feel good. Suitable for all levels.  Registration required.

January to June 2023: Fridays, 12:15 to 12:45pm

Check the Campus Well-Being blog and Student/Staff News emails for upcoming dates.

T’ai Chi

T’ai Chi involves the use of daily gentle exercise to improve health with a focus on breathwork. This longevity practice is easy to access and yet profound enough for a lifelong engagement. The universal martial arts movements serve as a focus for the development of mind, body, and spirit (Chi).

Check the Campus Well-Being blog and Student/Staff News emails for upcoming dates.

Walking

Whether speed walking, running or nature strolling, enjoy the surrounding scenic rural and urban walking routes around RRC Polytech campuses – ready for you to explore.

Notre Dame Campus

Near NDC, Brookside Cemetery offers tall trees and paved roadways in a quiet, outdoor setting where you might glimpse an eagle and other wildlife. Or circle the pathway running near the greenhouse in the Northwest corner, up the hill and around the front of the campus all the way to the STTC building.

Inside, walk through NDC’s myriad of hallways and stairwells through the Mall Level or take advantage of the walking/running track in the South Gym.

Exchange District Campus

The Exchange District Biz has laid out some walking routes.

Bike Share Program

Campus Well-Being’s Bike Share program is part of the College’s commitment to providing healthy, sustainable and convenient transportation options.

Four bikes are available to borrow from the North Gym on the NDC Campus.

Need to run an errand between classes? Just want to enjoy a leisurely ride? Visit the Customer Service Desk during regular operating hours to sign out a bike. The first time you visit you will be asked to review and sign a waiver.

Each user receiving a bike will be responsible for:

The Bike Share Program is available to all members.