Please Note: Wednesday, November 20 class will be Hatha Yoga instead of Mat Pilates.
Wellness Programming
Wellness Classes
All SFU Vancouver students, staff, and faculty are welcome to join us for the free wellness classes listed below! All classes take place in the SFU Vancouver Wellness Studio.
Wellness classes for the Fall 2024 semester run from September 24 to December 11.
Using the Wellness Studio:
To use the Wellness Studio, you must meet be an SFU student, staff, or faculty member and complete an SFU Athletics & Recreation Waiver once per academic year (September-August).
Location: SFU Vancouver Wellness Studio, room 2530, Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings St.
SFU Athletics & Recreation Waiver:
- *Credit students can fill out the Waiver online at go.sfu.ca
Find more info on activating your membership - *Staff and faculty can fill out the Waiver online at myinfo.sfu.ca
Find more info on activating your membership - Non-credit students can fill out a hard copy of the Waiver in-person in the Wellness Studio
*Online Waivers: Once you have completed the Waiver online, please take a screen shot and send to vanadmin@sfu.ca, or forward the confirmation email you receive to vanadmin@sfu.ca. A record will be kept of online Waiver completion, so that you do not need to fill out a hard copy of the Waiver in the Wellness Studio.
Please Note: No registration is required. Attendance to classes is first-come-first-served and limited to 15 people per class. Classes can fill up quickly and when they reach capacity, we will not accept any more attendees. Please arrive early as access to class will end at the posted start time.
Fall 2024 Class Schedule:
| Date | Time | Class Name | Class Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays September 24 - December 10 |
12:30 - 1:15pm | Dynamic Stretch & Strength with Amanda Mason |
This class will mobilize participants through active stretching in the spine, shoulders, and hips. Leading into deep core activation, body awareness and bodyweight stability exercises will be used to ignite the core and improve postural alignment. Participants will work to develop a strong mind-to-muscle connection to increase cardio endurance and stamina, and will leave feeling energized and refreshed. All levels, including beginners, are welcome. *No equipment is required, but you are welcome to bring your own mat. |
| Wednesdays September 25 - December 11 *Please note: Nov. 20 class will be Hatha Yoga instead. |
12:30 - 1:15pm | Mat Pilates with Amanda Mason |
Try our new Mat Pilates class! Participants will dive into a practice that enhances core strength, flexibility, and overall body alignment. This class will focus on the fundamental principles of Pilates: precision, control, and mindful movement. Our Pilates practice will emphasize the connection between mind and muscle, aiming to build stability, enhance flexibility, and promote overall well-being. No Pilates experience is required and all levels are welcome. *Please bring your own mat. We will not provide any mats or props. |
| Thursdays September 26 - December 5 *Please note: There will be no class on Dec. 12. |
12:30 - 1:15pm | Hatha Yoga with Pamela Ferman | Hatha Yoga, with a focus on alignment, pairs seated, standing and on-the-back poses with breathing techniques. This class will flow slowly and smoothly from one posture to another, with some long holds in between for deeper fascia stretching. A combination of flexibility, strength, balance, movement, and stillness will be used throughout the class. Participants will leave feeling more grounded, energized, and balanced between body and mind. All levels, including beginners, are welcome! *Please bring your own yoga mat. We will not provide any mats or props. |