Student accommodation: Wellness Activities in the UK

Our selection of wellness activities with our friendly and experienced instructors

Being a student is tough due to academic pressure, financial worries, and balancing studies with personal life. Juggling these demands often leads to stress and burnout.

Practising yoga and other wellness activities can help students stay calm under pressure and perform better during exams. They learn to breathe, stretch, and relax to be in top form for these challenging years.

Practising in person will help students connect and have a good time while staying at your site, increasing their chances of returning next year.

We provide sessions on the following six wellness activities: Flow Yoga, Desk Yoga, Breathwork, Pilates, Meditation, and Sound Bath. We also offer yoga discovery programs for other types of yoga: Kundalini, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Yin, Somatic yoga, and Restorative yoga.

1. Flow Yoga Class

What is Flow Yoga?

Flow Yoga is a type of yoga practised in most yoga studios and gyms across the UK. It involves a series of poses that smoothly transition from one to another, coordinated with breathing. This practice can be very dynamic, but it's also known as Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga. It's designed to break a sweat and build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.

What Do You Need for the Session?

• Yoga mat
• Comfortable clothing
• A quiet space

Benefits

• Increased Flexibility: Regular practice improves flexibility and mobility.
• Stress Relief: The synchronized movements and breathing techniques are excellent for stress management.
• Enhanced Energy Levels: Flow Yoga can invigorate the body and mind, leaving participants feeling refreshed.

2. Breathing Exercises

What are Breathing Exercises?

Breathing exercises involve consciously controlling the breath to improve mental and physical well-being. Techniques range from deep breathing to more structured exercises like the 4-7-8 method.

What Do You Need for the Session?

• A quiet space
• Comfortable seating or lying position

Benefits

• Stress Management: Deep breathing activates the body’s relaxation response.
• Improved Concentration: Enhances mental clarity and focus.
• Reduced Anxiety: Helps calm the nervous system and manage anxiety.

3. Desk Yoga - Online

What is Desk Yoga?

Desk Yoga consists of simple stretches and poses that can be performed at the desk, making it ideal for breaking up long periods of sitting. It is best to have it online in a university or a student accommodation building with hundreds of students so more people can attend. Everyone can practise from their room live stream. There is no need for a mat! Once students learn how to practice at their desks, they can do it throughout the day.

What Do You Need for the Session?

• A chair
• A bit of desk space
• Comfortable clothing

Benefits

• Reduced Muscle Tension: Helps alleviate the physical strain caused by prolonged sitting.
• Improved Posture: Encourages better sitting habits and posture.
• Boosted Energy: Short sessions can revitalise the body and mind, improving productivity.

3. Pilates

What is Pilates?

Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. It focuses on core strength, balance, and stability.

What Do You Need for the Session?

• Yoga mat
• Comfortable clothing
• A bit of space to move

Benefits

• Core Strength: Builds strong core muscles, which support overall physical health.
• Flexibility and Balance: Improves flexibility and balance, reducing the risk of injury.
• Stress Reduction: Offers a mindful, focused exercise that can alleviate stress.

4. Meditation

What is Meditation?

Meditation is a practice where an individual uses techniques such as mindfulness or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to train attention and awareness, achieving a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. We provide guided meditation sessions by one of our experienced teachers for 30 minutes to one hour.

What Do You Need for the Session?

• A quiet environment
• Comfortable seating or lying position

Benefits

• Enhanced Focus: Regular meditation improves concentration and cognitive function.
• Emotional Well-Being: Helps manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Better Sleep: Can lead to improved sleep quality and relaxation.

5. Sound Bath

What is a Sound Bath?

A sound bath is a form of sound therapy where participants are "bathed" in the sound waves of gongs and singing bowls, creating a deeply meditative state. It’s an immersive experience that can help alleviate stress and promote relaxation.

What Do You Need for the Session?

• A comfortable place to lie down or sit
• Comfortable clothing, blanket and eye pillow

Benefits

• Stress Reduction: The soothing sounds of the gong can help reduce stress and anxiety.
• Improved Focus: Participants often report enhanced concentration and mental clarity.
• Enhanced Relaxation: The deep vibrations promote physical and emotional relaxation.

6. Yoga Discovery

Besides Flow yoga, a form of Vinyasa yoga practised in most yoga studios and gyms, we provide classes in specific yoga types. We believe everyone is different, and there isn't a one-size-fits-all type of yoga. You can help students practice more often by having them try out different types of yoga: Kundalini, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Yin, Somatic yoga and Restorative yoga. You can browse and select yoga types here.

We can organise a week-long yoga discovery program with a different type of yoga every day or a different types of yoga once a week.