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Up your study week game – join our FREE mini-massage workshop for UC Students

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Studying all day can be a real (literal) pain in the neck! Rec&Sport have come to the party and are offering a min-massage workshop to learn how to keep yourself (and your friends) pain free and keep you charging during the exam period.

FREE MINI-MASSAGE WORKSHOP
  • Learn some simple techniques for self-care massage to keep your neck and shoulders pain-free during the exam period.
  • Learn how to do a neck, shoulder and arm massage (through clothing) on a study buddy

When:       Friday 7th June, 10.30am – 12pm
Where:     Puaka | James Hight Room 388
Who for:  UC Students only
Cost:           FREE
How:          Bookings essential – via the UC Rec&Sport app
(in the book classes section)

The workshop is being delivered by Tina George, a Massage Therapist with 16 years experience, former massage tutor and current manager of our RecCentre massage therapy service.  You are in good hands!

Just like our group fitness classes, we expect this to be very popular.  So, if you don’t think you can make it, please practice manaakitanga and cancel out of your booking (via the app) as soon as you know, so that someone on the waitlist can jump in.   Normal app booking rules apply.

Don’t forget to checkout our free 10min-massages being offered during study week as well!

Ngā mihi
UC Rec&Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina

Health and Wellbeing, The Community, Wellbeing

FREE Neck and Shoulder Massages during Study Week for UC Students

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Need a micro-break and a free neck massage during a big study sesh in the library?  We got you!

How to get a free neck and shoulder massage

When:       Tuesday 4th June – Thursday June 6th, 12pm – 2pm daily
Where:     Puaka | James Hight Library Room 212E
What:       10min neck and shoulder massage
Cost:          FREE
Who for:  UC Students only
How:          Secure your timeslot on the sign-up sheet in Rm212E

What you need to know:
  • Our qualified massage therapists (Zoe, Tina and Shane) will be providing 10min neck and shoulder massages for UC Students only
  • Head up to Rm212E and use the sign-up sheet to secure your timeslot.
  • Bookings taken on the day only – a fresh sheet will be put up each day from 11am, so you’ll need to be in the library that day to make your booking
  • As spaces are limited, 1 booking per student only please

Don’t forget to check out our free mini-massage workshop on Friday 7th June to learn some techniques to use on yourself or your friends to keep you pain free!

Ngā mihi
UC Rec&Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina

Health and Fitness, Health and Wellbeing, Wellbeing

Reset with 2hr Deep Restore with Heart and Mind Yoga

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It was such a success in Term 1, we’ve brought it back!  Why not try a 2 hour Deep Restore yoga session to nourish your nervous system and reset you for the exam season? 

Yoga student in supported reclining butterfly pose
Reclining Butterfly pose in a Deep Restore class
Deep Restore with Heart and Mind Yoga 

We’ve collaborated with Jo Jarden of Heart and Mind Yoga to bring you a heavily discounted Deep Restore experience.    Utilising science-based relaxation techniques and deep stretches, enjoy a gentle guided practice to relax the nervous system and unwind. 

Absolutely no experience is required, just an open mind and willingness to experience guided relaxation for 2hours! 

How to book

Spaces are limited to just 40 people, so we would suggest making your booking as soon as you can!   Bookings are via the Rec&Sport app, and your place will be secured once you’ve made payment ($8) at the RecCentre.   

When is it?

Sunday 26th May, at 11.15am to check in and get your space set up.  Class starts at 11.30am.   For all the info, visit our Specialty Classes webpage.

Ngā mihi
Te Ratonga Hākinakina | UC Rec&Sport