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Deep Restore Yoga – 2hrs of bliss!

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Feel relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to take on the world (or at least, your last week of assignments and tests!)

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

Using science backed techniques, join our expert teacher on a guided journey to relaxation and a nervous system reset.

Absolutely no experience or equipment required, just you in some comfy clothes doing some gentle stretching and breath work.

At just $8 for UC Students, this is fantastic value as these sessions usually sellout in the community at $45!   What more reason do you need?

Where and when?
  • Sunday 18th August, 11.30am  (arrive by 11.15am to check-in, get settled and not to disturb everyone coming in late)
  • Te Moana nui a Kiwa | Rehua 226 (NOT the RecCentre!)
For more information

Visit our website and hit the link to the portal to enrol.    You’ll need to have your RecCentre registration sorted (remember, that’s free for all UC students, included as part of your student levy).  You can enrol now and pay at your next visit to the gym.

Please refer to our cancellation policies if you can no longer make it. This session sold out last term, so we need 24hours notice of cancellation for a refund, but more importantly so others don’t miss out.

Ngā mihi
UC Rec&Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina

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JOIN US FOR MONDAY MINDFULNESS!

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We are excited to announce that Lads Without Labels and UC Wellbeing will be offering guided mindfulness sessions every fortnight during term time.

Mindfulness is a scientifically proven technique that can help to manage stress.

Come along to the Living Room space (next to the UC Bookshop) at 8am, settle in and relax for an 8:15 – 8:30 guided mindfulness, then help yourself to some kai and have a kōrero. Then shoot off to a 9am lecture or a uni day fed, relaxed and ready!

Semester 2 Mindfulness Monday dates:

Term 3:
Monday 5 August (Week 4)
Monday 19 August (Week 6)

Term 4:
Monday 9 September (Week 1)
Monday 23 September (Week 3)
Monday 7 October (Week 5)

Looking forward to seeing you on Mondays!

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Let’s talk cycling!

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Interested in bikes, learning how to fix your own, or want to meet other cyclists? Come along to this free evening seminar for students, staff and anyone interested in the basics of cycling and bike maintenance!
What: Let’s Talk Cycling with Dr Bike
When: Wednesday 31 July, 5pm – 6.30pm
Where: Ti Kōuka, Haere-roa Building (UCSA)
Run by UC’s experienced Dr Bike mechanic team, this interactive session will cover:
🚲General bike maintenance FAQs
🚲Demonstrations of how to fix some common issues eg. flat tyres/puncture repair, clicky gears, squeaky/failing brakes and chain issues
🚲E-bikes and e-bike maintenance, with an electric bike mechanic
🚲Commuting advice and cycle routes
🚲How to choose the right bike for you (and tips on where to get one)
🚲Further resources to help make your cycling journey safe and fun!
The format will involve a 45min talk/presentation, 15min Q&A, and space to connect with others in the cycling ecosystem afterwards.
This event is bought to you by UC Bike, UC Human Power, the UC Sustainability Office and delivered by UC’s experienced Dr Bike mechanics.