Fitness and Wellness Programs

Koru Mindfulness is a mindfulness program designed specifically for the needs of college students. If you're interested in getting sleep, reducing stress, and learning more mindfulness skills, then Koru is for you!

• Dates: 4 Mondays: Feb. 4, 11, 25, and March 4
• Time: 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
• Location: PE 117

*If you register, you should plan to attend all four sessions for the entire time.

Space is limited and registration is required. To register for this program, please click here.

Looking forward to participating in our group exercise classes? Then come check out our group exercise sampler where we will offer three of our most popular classes! Each class is 20 minutes – stay for one or ALL! Please arrive early – space is limited.

• Date: Thursday, Jan. 24 
• Time: 7 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
  • 7 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.: Hip Hop Cardio
  • 7:25 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.: Power Step!
  • 7:50 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.: Cardio Kickboxing
• Location: Wellness & Recreation Complex, Room 214 (Multipurpose Room, Second Floor)

Are you looking to learn more about our dedicated functional training area and conditioning frame? We’re here to help! Come join us as we bring you through a series of 45-minute, educational orientation workshops focused on how to use our functional training equipment, and how to integrate the equipment into your daily workouts.

*Please note: we will be offering live “sample” workshops later in the spring semester, so be sure to continue to check our web page for more information. Our live, 45-minute, small group training “Move-It” program will be launched in the fall of 2019. Come be the first to experience this incredible workout!

• Time: 7 a.m.
  • Dates:
    • Tuesday, Feb. 5
    • Thursday, Feb. 21
    • Monday, March 4
    • Tuesday, March 26
• Time: Noon
  • Dates:
    • Monday, Feb. 4
    • Monday, Feb. 25
    • Monday, March 4
    • Monday, April 8
• Time: 7 p.m.
  • Dates:
    • Wednesday, Jan. 30
    • Tuesday, Feb. 26
    • Wednesday, March 27
    • Tuesday, April 30
• Location: Wellness & Recreation Complex, Fitness Floor 2 (Functional Training Area) 

You wanted more, and it’s back again! Come with a friend, or make a new one, and learn some fun Thai Massage pressure and stretching techniques to relieve stress and tight, achy muscles. Thai Massage takes place on a mat with participants wearing comfortable clothing that allows for movement.

• Date: Tuesday, Feb. 5 
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Location: Wellness & Recreation Complex, Room 214

This will NOT be your average cycle class! We will be transforming our cycle studio into a glow-in-the-dark space with glow-in-the-dark decorations and upbeat tunes. Be sure to wear white or neon. We will be providing glow necklaces and bracelets at the door. *Note: this program will be capped at 25 participants. First come, first served.

• Date: Thursday, Feb. 14
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Location: Wellness & Recreation Complex, Room 202 (Cycle Room)

Join us for this insanely fun glow-in-the-dark yoga experience! Once registered, you’ll be entered in our raffle for a chance to win an awesome prize (i.e. yoga mat, stability ball, resistance bands, etc.). Be sure to wear white or neon. *Note: this program will be capped at 40 participants. First come, first served.  

• Date: Wednesday, March 13
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Location: Wellness & Recreation Complex, Room 214

Do you love yoga? Would you like to learn more about meditation? Join us for Springfield College's very first yoga and meditation retreat! Just bring yourself, a water bottle, and an open mind -- and leave refreshed, stretched, and ready for the week ahead!

• Date: Sunday, March 31
• Time: Noon - 4 p.m.
• Location: Wellness & Recreation Complex, Room 214

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Feeling stressed? Come laugh for an hour!

Laughter Yoga combines the joy of laughter with aerobic movements and deep breathing to increase endorphins, cardiovascular, and optimism. No experience is necessary. Laughter Yoga starts with forced laughter but soon turns into real laughter -since as we all know laughter is contagious!

• Date: Tuesday, April 9
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Location: Wellness & Recreation Complex, Room 214

Experience breathing, meditation, and yoga techniques to promote relaxation and stress relief by finding peace in the present moment.

• Date: Tuesday, May 7
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Location: Wellness & Recreation Complex, Room 214

It’s all the craze – who doesn’t want a soft, friendly, adorable goat massaging their back as they hold a high plank? Take a break from studying and join us as we host our first-ever goat yoga session on Naismith Green. This experience is the ultimate stress reliever – you’ll be laughing and relaxing the whole way through! Yoga mats will be provided for this event.

We will be offering two back-to-back yoga classes – each class will be capped at 35 participants. You are only permitted to register for ONE session. Registration is required for this event. We have reached capacity for this event, so registration is now closed. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to check-in. 

• Date: Wednesday, May 8
• Time:
  • Session 1: Noon - 12:30 p.m.
  • Session 2: 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
• Location: Naismith Green (outside of the Campus Union)
  • Rain location: Wellness & Recreation Complex, Room 206