Health Promotion and Wellness Activities

Yoga

Join us in the Student Health and Wellness Activity Room for sun salutations and downward-facing dogs this semester.

Student Health and Wellness is happy to offer FREE yoga to Lakehead students, faculty and staff. Classes are led by a qualified instructor. no experience or registration is required.

Some mats and props are available but bring your own if you have one.

Open to students, faculty, and staff!

Family Movie Matinee

Take a break and enjoy some quality family time at our Family Movie Matinee! We'll be watching Paddington 2.

This free event offers a cozy and fun activity to relax, connect, and recharge together. 

Bring your little ones and settle in for an afternoon of entertainment with a family-friendly movie on the big screen. Popcorn will be provided.

Open to students, faculty and staff.

Mindful Meditation

Join Student Health and Wellness for live, counsellor-led mindful meditation sessions every Wednesday in our activity room.

No experience necessary – whether you are new to mindfulness or practice regularly, having the support of a group can help strengthen your practice.

Open to all Lakehead students, staff and faculty.

(OR) Pause for Positivity

Sometimes, it's the little things that mean the most. Drop by the HP library to indulge in 2 of our favourite little things: therapy dogs and pizza! And while you're there, add a note of the little things that bring you joy in the Happiness Jar.

Therapy Dogs will be here from 12-1pm. Pizza will arrive around 12:30pm, and available while it lasts.

This event is open to students, faculty, and staff, however, please save the pizza for students only.

(OR) Thunderwolves Thrive

Join the conversation by sharing your mental health message, picking up some Bell Let's Talk swag, and connecting with fellow Thunderwolves. #BellLetsTalk

This event is open to students, staff, and faculty.

(OR) Crochet with Kim @HP

Crochet with Kim is back! Join Kim in the Education Library and learn how to crochet a coaster. No experience is necessary, yarn and hooks will be provided. 

All fibre arts are welcome, so please feel free to bring your own projects and hang out and chat.

This event is open to students, staff, and faculty.

(OR) Therapy Dogs @HP

Come and enjoy some quality time with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs. ? ? ?

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, need a break from studying, or simply love dogs, this visit is a perfect opportunity to press paws with some furry friends!

Open to students, faculty, and staff!

(OR) Movement Trail

Take a daily movement break at one of our movement stations!
There is one station for every day of the week. 

  • Station 1: Fitness room (in residence)
  • Station 2: Down the promenade toward the driveway
  • Station 3: Equipment Locker (in residence)  
  • Station 4: Multi-sport surface
  • Station 5: Top of stairs in OA

Scan the QR code at each movement station for a chance to win a yoga mat! (One prize draw entry per station)

Open to all students, faculty, and staff.

(OR) SHW Faculty Open House

Student Health and Wellness invites instructors and faculty to visit the Wellness Centre to discuss mental health at Lakehead. Check out the Wellness Centre to learn about what supports and services are available to students and what resources can be incorporated into your practice and classroom to support student well-being.

Open to faculty and staff.

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