Learn about the foundational movements of Breaking, and their connection to Hip Hop culture with instructor, Mooki. Classes will be focused around learning steps, and terminology which will provide students a knowledge base to take the dance into their own hands.

Breaking is an extremely powerful exercise tool, and a course like this will benefit participants who are looking to find a fun, new way to stay in shape. These activities will have no particular physical requirements and are in one way or another accessible for all.

REGISTER – Sept 27, Oct 11 & 18 and Nov 1, 8, 22 and 29, Notre Dame Campus: Wednesdays, 12:10pm to 12:50pm, in the South Gym. All experience levels welcome.

T’ai Chi involves the use of daily gentle exercise to improve health with a focus on breathwork. Sifu Josh Schafer teaches this longevity practice that 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).

REGISTER – Notre Dame Campus: Mondays, 12:10pm to 12:55pm, in the South Gym. All experience levels welcome.

NEW – REGISTER – Exchange District Campus: Thursdays, 7am to 7:45am, in P107. All experience levels welcome.

For a virtual Tai Chi option and other online movement classes or wellness workshops, visit MindWell. All programs are free for RRC Polytech staff, students and faculty. Create or sign in to your account to get started.

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.

Wednesdays starting September 20, 2023, 12:10pm to 12:50pm, Notre Dame Campus, GM33, near North Gym.

REGISTER: In-person OR Virtual option available, all registrants will have access to the recording as well for one week after the class.

NOTE: Link will be emailed to participants after registration. No food is allowed in the room. Click here for more information about the Immersion Room.

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. 

REGISTER – Fridays, 12:15 to 12:45pm, link will be emailed to registrants separately.

NOTE: Bonus class on Wednesday, September 13!

Learn practical self defense techniques in a friendly and fun atmosphere. Gain confidence and fitness while adding tools and techniques to the martial arts toolkit. Topics to be explored include effective movement and striking theory, range strategy, defense against weapons, neutralizing the grappling attack. No previous experience necessary to join.

REGISTER – Exchange District Campus: Wednesdays, September 20 to October 25*, 4:15pm to 5:15pm, in P107 in the Roblin Center.

*Note: No class on October 11, 2023.

These fun and high energy sessions utilize bodyweight exercises, kettlebells, dumbbells, medicine balls, bands and more for a compete total-body workout.

• Improve your mood, health and fitness in this action-packed class that will have you building muscle and fully energized for the rest of your day!

• All fitness levels are welcome & exercise progressions and modifications will be provided throughout each workout to accommodate everyone.

• With Coach MG

REGISTER – Notre Dame Campus, North Gym: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:10 – 12:50pm

Build strength, flexibility, and training knowledge in this self-paced class that focuses on movement quality over quantity.

• Incorporate a combination of strength exercises with mobility and flexibility drills to counteract our repetitive daily activities.

• Improve your physical performance and reduce the likelihood of injuries and chronic pain. • All fitness levels are welcome & exercise progressions and modifications will be provided throughout each workout to accommodate everyone.

• With Coach Justin Ross

REGISTER – Notre Dame Campus, North Gym: Mondays and Wednesdays 12:10 – 12:50pm

Borrow one of Campus Well-Being’s bikes to go for lunch, run an errand or cruise around the area. Our four new bikes include Moose and Bear (large), Eagle (medium) and Goose (small).  Come to the NDC North Gym customer service desk during regular gym hours, fill out a waiver and pick your bike – daytime borrowing only by students and staff.

Learn more about the Bike Share program here.

By Thursday each week, select the teams you think will win for the upcoming weekend games and submit them to be entered for a grand prize. Starting Monday, September 5, 2023 (for week 14), this contest will be running up to and including the Grey Cup. Connect with other football fans in a TEAMS online chat group.

Weekly team picks can be submitted by email to Kristi Dorian, Recreation and Wellness Coordinator. Game on!

Campus Well-Being welcomes you to a new term! Challenge yourself in a Minute to Win It game, play giant games like Jenga, Chess, Checkers or Connect 4, try table tennis, join some peers in a friendly card game or do some puzzles or colouring.

DROP-IN: Notre Dame Campus: Thursday, Sept 7, 2023 – 10am to 2pm. Library Hallway.

DROP-IN – Exchange District Campus: Thursday, Sept 14, 2023 – 10am to 2pm. Dining Hall near Tim Hortons in The Roblin Centre.

Bring yourself, your friends or family for an “all welcome” board game night.

DROP-IN – Exchange District Campus: Tuesday, Sept 19, 4pm to 7pm, in the Dining Hall in The Roblin Centre near Tim Hortons.

DROP-IN – Notre Dame Campus: Thursday, Sept 21, 4pm to 7pm, in The Cave, DM30.

Games include: Anomia, Battleship, Boggle, Can you Name 5, Catan Family Edition, Chess and Checkers, Cranium, Taboo, Cribbage and Crib Wars, Dominoes, Forbidden Island, Hedbanz, Jenga, Last Word, Monopoly (board game) and Monoply Deal (cards), Othello, Pictionary, Pictureka, Scrabble, Sequence, Taboo, Telestrations, Trivial Pursuit, Uno, Yahtzee, and You Don’t Say.

Contact Kristi if you’d like to reserve a specific game for your group of friends, classmates or staff team.

This workshop combines the practice of meditation with the creation of mandalas, a form of ancient, circular art. Dr. Nandita Selvanathan guides participants through a meditative process to access their inner artist, giving them the tools to create their own mandala. This practice can help to reduce stress and promote healing.

FULL – Exchange District Campus: Tuesday, Sept 5, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, P107, The Roblin Centre, Exchange District Campus

Email Kristi to register – In-Person or Virtual – Notre Dame Campus: Tuesday, Sept 12, 2023 – 4:30 to 6:30pm, FM34 Connected Classroom (Look for FM28 and down the hall at the end)

Animal and human interactions can offer many positive health benefits. For example, animals can help decrease our cortisol levels (a stress hormone), lower blood pressure, reduce feelings of loneliness, and help boost our mood. They are also fun to have around and offer us to chance to form unique and intimate bonds.

DROP-BY – Notre Dame Campus: Monday, Sept 18, 2023: 11:30am – 1pm, Campus Store Hallway, In-person

DROP-BY – Exchange District Campus: Monday, Sept 25, 2023: 11:30am – 1pm, Atrium of The Roblin Centre, In-person

Regional campuses, check with your Academic Success Coach to find out if Therapy Dogs are coming to your location.

Treat yourself to two hours of creative fun making your own vision board to set you up for the academic year with a clear vision of your commitments to yourself.

Also known as dream boards, a vision board is a visualization tool which refers to a board of any sort used to build a collage of words and pictures that represent your goals and dreams. These inspirational collages serve as your image of the future – a tangible example, idea or representation of where you are going. By putting a vision board somewhere you can see it every day, you will prompt yourself to visualize your life on a regular basis.

Your vision board becomes a powerful reminder throughout the year. Conversation and community will arise naturally as we each engage in our own creative work.

REGISTER – In-Person Session at the Notre Dame Campus: Thursday, Sept 28, 2023 from 4pm to 6pm in The Cave, DM30.

All materials supplied: Scissors, glue, poster board and variety of magazines. Bring any personalized pictures or graphics with you to include if wanted.

Unleash your inner DIY enthusiast at our upcoming RRC Polytech Renters and Home Owner Series Electrical Workshop! Gain hands-on experience as you learn about the art of breaker checks, light switch and plug replacements, and unravel the mysteries of 3-way circuits. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your home maintenance skills. Sign up today and electrify your knowledge!

CLASS FULL – Notre Dame Campus: Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, in B1-29.

Tuesdays 4:00 – 5:30pm (North Gym) beginning September 12

Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30pm (North Gym) beginning September 14

Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:30pm (North Gym) beginning September 13

Fridays 4:00 – 5:30 (North Gym) beginning September 15