De-Stress Fest
April 29 - May 6, 2023
Relax and unwind for finals. Explore new ways to de-stress, take a break and have fun or participate in your favorite activity.
At the end of each semester, multiple campus entities come together to offer a selection of free activities for students to participate in to enhance their wellbeing and have fun ahead of a stressful time.
Have an event you would like to see on the schedule? Email amandaf@uidaho.edu.
De-Stress Fest Events
*See the Free Fitness Classes drop-down menu for class descriptions and stipulations.
Saturday, April 29
Black Student Union Field Day | 2-5 p.m. | SRC
Sunday, April 30
Measure for Measure | 2-4 p.m. | Hartung Theater — Main Campus | View Event
Monday, May 1
Cycling | 6:15 - 7:05 a.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness East*
Sunrise Yoga | 6:15 - 7:05 a.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
Slow Flow Yoga | 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 pm | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
Resourcing Yourself with Mindfulness and Art | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | IRIC Atrium
Tuesday, May 2
TRX Bootcamp | 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness East*
Cycling | 12:30 -1:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness East*
Zumba | 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
Yoga For Athletes | 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
Zumba | 5 - 5:50 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
Vandalizing the Kitchen | 5-6 p.m. | Student Recreation Center Classroom | View Event
Cycling Plus | 6 - 6:50 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness East*
Recovery Yoga | 6 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
Swing Dance | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
Wednesday, May 3
Cycling | 6:15 - 7:05 a.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness East*
Sunrise Yoga | 6:15 - 7:05 a.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
Health Hut | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | ISUB Upper Canvas Area | View Event
Slow Flow Yoga | 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
Drop-in Mindfulness to Recharge and Reset your Stress Level | noon to 12:20 p.m. | Zoom
Barre | 5:30 - 6:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
Aerial Arts Clinic | 6-8 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Climbing Center | View Event
Composers Concert | 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Lionel Hampton School of Music — Main Campus | View Event
Thursday, May 4
Therapy Dogs | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | ASUI Vandal Lounge — ISUB | View Event
TRX Bootcamp | 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness East*
Cycling | 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness East*
Zumba | 12:30 - 1:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
Laughter Yoga | 1:30 - 2 p.m. | Student Recreation Center Classroom | View Event
Yoga Toning | 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
ASUI Pantry Philanthropy | 5:30 - 9 p.m. | ASUI Kibbie Activity Center | View Event
Cycling Plus | 6 - 6:50 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness East*
Recovery Yoga | 6 - 6:50 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
Friday, May 5
Slow Flow Yoga | 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center — Fitness West*
Uplifting Poetry with Calming Live Music | 12:30 - 1 p.m. | IRIC Atrium
Measure for Measure | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Hartung Theater — Main Campus | View Event
Saturday, May 6
Measure for Measure | 7:30 p.m. | Hartung Theater — Main Campus | View Event
- Free for U of I students who have current, valid access to the Student Rec Center
- Paying/enrolled group fitness participants have priority over students dropping in
- Students must swipe into the Student Rec Center and bring their VandalCard to any class they attend
Monday, May 1
Cycling | 6:15 - 7:05 a.m. | Student Recreation Center-East Classroom
Pedal your way to a healthier heart and lungs while building leg strength and endurance. Control the intensity of your ride with the twist of your wrist. All experience levels welcome.
Sunrise Yoga | 6:15 - 7:05 a.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
This Vinyasa flow style class combines breath practice with strengthening movements that gradually wake up your mind and body. This morning class will bring you energy and set a positive tone for your day.
Slow Flow Yoga | 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
This gentle, therapeutic yoga class is based in the Vinyasa Flow tradition, with the speed turned down to slow flow. All skill levels welcome.
Tuesday, May 2
TRX Bootcamp | 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-East Classroom
Challenge both strength and endurance in this class using TRX suspension straps, sandbells, bands, sliders and more.
Cycling | 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-East Classroom
Pedal your way to a healthier heart and lungs while building leg strength and endurance. Control the intensity of your ride with the twist of your wrist. All experience levels welcome.
Zumba | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
Latin beats mixed with some popular hits will get you up and moving in this high-energy dance-based cardio class.
Yoga For Athletes | 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
This class is designed to help you build core strength, improve stability, and increase flexibility to better support your performance in other sports. This practice blends hatha, vinyasa, and power yoga. All levels of fitness and experience are welcome, modifications encouraged.
Zumba | 5:00 - 5:50 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
Latin beats mixed with some popular hits will get you up and moving in this high-energy dance-based cardio class.
Cycling Plus | 6:00 - 6:50 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-East Classroom
Pedal your way to a healthier heart and lungs while building leg strength and endurance. Control the intensity of your ride with the twist of your wrist. This class includes core work off the bike. All experience levels welcome.
Recovery Yoga | 6:00 - 6:50 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
Combines slow movements and breathwork to give your body a break and encourage muscle recovery. This low-intensity, low-impact class will help relieve stress and anxiety, release sore muscles, and increase flexibility.
Swing Dance | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
This is a skills-based introduction to East Coast (Vintage) Swing and West Coast (Modern) Swing. No previous dance experience or partner required.
Wednesday, May 3
Cycling | 6:15 - 7:05 a.m. | Student Recreation Center-East Classroom
Pedal your way to a healthier heart and lungs while building leg strength and endurance. Control the intensity of your ride with the twist of your wrist. All experience levels welcome.
Sunrise Yoga | 6:15 - 7:05 a.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
This Vinyasa flow style class combines breath practice with strengthening movements that gradually wake up your mind and body. This morning class will bring you energy and set a positive tone for your day.
Slow Flow Yoga | 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
This gentle, therapeutic yoga class is based on the Vinyasa Flow tradition, with the speed turned down to slow flow. All skill levels welcome.
Barre | 5:30 - 6:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
An energizing whole-body workout focusing on small muscle isolation that increases tone and strength.
Thursday, May 4
TRX Bootcamp | 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-East Classroom
Challenge both strength and endurance in this class using TRX suspension straps, sandbells, bands, sliders and more.
Cycling | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-East Classroom
Pedal your way to a healthier heart and lungs while building leg strength and endurance. Control the intensity of your ride with the twist of your wrist. All experience levels welcome.
Zumba | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
Latin beats mixed with some popular hits will get you up and moving in this high-energy dance-based cardio class.
Yoga Toning | 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
This class invites participants of all skill levels to celebrate the strength of their bodies. Expect to flow, breathe and take whatever opportunities you wish in this muscle-warming practice.
Cycling Plus | 6:00 - 6:50 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-East Classroom
Pedal your way to a healthier heart and lungs while building leg strength and endurance. Control the intensity of your ride with the twist of your wrist. This class includes core work off the bike. All experience levels welcome.
Recovery Yoga | 6:00 - 6:50 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
Combines slow movements and breathwork to give your body a break and encourage muscle recovery. This low-intensity, low-impact class will help relieve stress and anxiety, release sore muscles, and increase flexibility.
Friday, May 5
Slow Flow Yoga | 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Student Recreation Center-West Classroom
This gentle, therapeutic yoga class is based on the Vinyasa Flow tradition, with the speed turned down to slow flow. All skill levels welcome.
Check back soon for Spring drop-in options, but in the mean time, check out the options from fall!
Create at the MILL
Stop by the Making, Innovating, Learning Laboratory (the MILL) on the first floor of the Library May 2-6 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to relax and get creative!
The Well Space
The Well Space, located in the Student Recreation Center, is a space all students can use to relax, find health information, study, and de-stress. It is designed with well-being in mind and has many de-stress resources available for students. Drop by any time during open hours.
Alice's Room
Alice's Room provides a calm, tranquil space for meditation and reflection on the third floor of the ISUB.
Video
This adorable chunky malamute puppies will bring a smile to your face.
Vandal Coloring Pages
These U of I themed coloring pages are provided by Vandal Entertainment.