Past Events

Join the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective for their fourth speaker on March 25th at 12:00 pm EST (Toronto), to hear Dr. Praveen Saxena's presentation on Yoga: The synergy of mind, meditation, and mental well-being.  Dr. Praveen Saxena is a Professor of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph and is also Director of the Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation. He researches the synergy of medicinal plants and traditional yoga and meditation practices. 

The Wellness Education Centre is hosting virtual Mood Moves every Wednesday for students and employees. Join us for a quick stretching and movement session at your own comfort level! Our group will meet online for a quick check in, followed by about 10 minutes of stretching and light activity! This group aims to support your mental and physical health by providing you with an opportunity to take a step back from your responsibilities and stresses, while helping add some activity into your day.

Every Tuesday and Thursday at Noon Everyone – faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees – welcome. No experience required. Join Zoom Meeting Please contact ljairath@uoguelph.ca to register and access the meeting link.

University of Guelph staff and faculty are invited to participate in Student Housing's Winter House Calls Program - COVID-19 edition. 

Join us to listen to Dr. Franco Vaccarino speak about pleasure, anxiety and balance! Use the link https://zoom.us/j/95484128908 to join the event.

The Wellness Education Centre is hosting virtual Mood Moves every Wednesday for students and employees. Join us for a quick stretching and movement session at your own comfort level! Our group will meet online for a quick check in, followed by about 10 minutes of stretching and light activity! This group aims to support your mental and physical health by providing you with an opportunity to take a step back from your responsibilities and stresses, while helping add some activity into your day.

Every Tuesday and Thursday at Noon Everyone – faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees – welcome. No experience required. Join Zoom Meeting Please contact ljairath@uoguelph.ca to register and access the meeting link.

Creating a respectful workplace is everyone’s responsibility. This workshop will raise awareness around what respectful behaviour looks like, promote the adoption of a professional attitude, assist with the development of effective communication skills, and suggest common standards for respectful behaviour. Facilitator: Homewood Health Register on the Learning and Development website.

Dr. Hans Bakker has taught sociology at the University of Guelph for thirty-five years. His yoga teacher training was at Sivananda and Kripalu and he taught asanas and pranayama as well as meditation. He also participated in Tibetan Buddhist chanting. 

The Wellness Education Centre is hosting virtual Mood Moves every Wednesday for students and employees. Join us for a quick stretching and movement session at your own comfort level! Our group will meet online for a quick check in, followed by about 10 minutes of stretching and light activity! This group aims to support your mental and physical health by providing you with an opportunity to take a step back from your responsibilities and stresses, while helping add some activity into your day.