April 21

10:00 - 11:00 | Boxing

by Fré Smets|Exercise Studio, University Sports Centre P. Debyeplein 15 

This introduction to boxing class is an excellent opportunity for beginners to learn the basics of boxing in a safe and supportive environment, whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, learn self-defence skills or just try something new. UM SPORTS instructor Fré will go over some basic techniques and terminology, including punches, footwork and defensive moves.
Boxing is an exciting and challenging sport that can provide a wide range of benefits. In addition to the physical benefits of boxing, such as improved cardiovascular health, increased muscle tone and weight loss, many people find that the mental benefits of boxing are just as important. Boxing requires focus, discipline and determination, which can help you build confidence and resilience both in and out of the ring.
Finally, it’s important to remember that boxing is a sport that requires respect for yourself and your opponents. Your instructor will emphasize the importance of proper technique and safety, and will help you develop a mindset of sportsmanship and teamwork.
Make use of this unique opportunity to try out boxing for free.

please wear: comfortable sports clothes. Boxing gloves are present at the location, but you are also allowed to bring your own if you have them. 

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10:00 - 12:00 | Resilience

by Greet Kellens|SSC- room B1.35A

Workshop - Resilience
• Do you at times struggle with dealing optimally with the challenges in your studies?
• Do you want to get the best out of yourself, and perform to your full potential?
 
During this workshop, you will learn how to build a resilient mindset that helps you to cope better and perform optimally. The road to being successful in your studies comes with challenges that require determination and perseverance to overcome. You will learn how to keep yourself energized and feeling well.
 
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to...
• explain how challenges create tension and how resilience is a skill to be learned.
• reframe challenges as opportunities to grow and learn.
• know and try out new ways to increase your resilience.

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11:00 - 12:30 | Reconnect with your inner self

by Katerina Kandylaki|EDLAB, Building X, Sint Hubertuslaan 12, garden room 0.110

You are not alone. This workshop will connect you with people beyond words and in a playful atmosphere. I will prompt you to explore movement in groups with fun improvisation ideas. In the process you might even discover something about yourself, how you interact with others, how you find yourself in a group. After the workshop you will feel connected to your inner child and to the group. Your soul will feel nourished and accepted. Last time participants even had lunch together after the workshop!

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13:00 - 15:00 | Uni-Life Tote Bag Workshop

by Hannariin Lamp|@The Innbetween

Need a break to relax between your studies? Bring some friends and come to the InnBetween on Friday and decorate your own tote bag! We’ll arrange the bags and paint, so the only thing you should do is let your creative mind flow! We are excited to see what you come up with! PS! You can sign up for one of the two hour slots! (13:00 or 15:00)

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14:00 - 15:30 | Intuition workshop

by Christiaan Caanen (Global Young Leaders)| EDLAB, Building X, Sint Hubertuslaan 12, garden room 0.110

This session is for anyone looking to unlock the power of their intuition and use more of it in their life! Intuition is one of the most powerful tools intrinsic to all of us that we can use to create our own happiness, success, and a more loving and sustainable world. For many however our intuition is snowed under through some of the lesson we learn while growing up. Here it’s missing potential. In this session you’ll get reacquainted with your intuition, learn what things are limiting it from functioning properly, and what tools you can can use to bring this unstoppable force more to the surface!

Website: www.global-youngleaders.com 

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15:00 - 17:00 | Uni-Life Tote Bag Workshop

by Hannariin Lamp|@The Innbetween

Need a break to relax between your studies? Bring some friends and come to the InnBetween on Friday and decorate your own tote bag! We’ll arrange the bags and paint, so the only thing you should do is let your creative mind flow! We are excited to see what you come up with! PS! You can sign up for one of the two hour slots (13:00 or 15:00)!

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16:00 - 17:30 | Mindfulness Meditation

by Greet Kellens|Body & Mind Studio, University Sports Centre P. Debyeplein 15 

• How can mindfulness meditation help me in and outside my study?
• What is mindfulness meditation exactly?
• I never have meditated, how do you do that?

In mindfulness meditation, you learn to be present with your awareness in the here and now. You learn to have an accepting attitude. This workshop offers a first introduction to mindfulness meditation and mainly exists of experiencing the meditation. By experiencing mindfulness meditation yourself, you can estimate better whether you want to integrate it into your life.

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to...

• formulate the difference between mindfulness and relaxation exercises.
• describe different types of mindfulness exercises.
• explain whether mindfulness is useful in your daily life.
• conclude which exercise you prefer to become more mindful.

 

Opinions of other students on Mindfulness meditation:

• “Very useful to cope with stressful situations”
• “It was really practical and applicable to my daily life”
• “It was easy to understand as I am a beginner”
• “It provides a different set of skills that are applicable in everyday life compared to other workshops / lectures”

PS. Please wear comfortable clothes since the workshop will be conducted in the body & mind studio with yoga mats!

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19:30 - 20:45 | Yin Yoga: The art of doing less = feeling more and feeling more alive

by Ilona Wijnands| Body & Mind Studio, University Sports Centre P. Debyeplein 15 

Most of us are used to doing a lot of “things” to feel alive. In primary and elementary school we don’t get educated about slowing down or taking naps. But what if you can feel MORE alive by doing LESS? This is the field of Being in Doing. Due to the integration of yoga, meditation and silence, into our daily day life, we can make this change. The more we slow down, the more we reconnect with our true nature, emotions and feelings.

Yin yoga is a gift for those who are looking for a more in-depth practise of reconnecting to their true nature. For those who are longing for more rest and ritualising stillness into the daily busy yang life style. During the workshop you will be showered with yin yoga and loads of deep breaths. 

Introduction of Ilona
Hi, my name is Ilona Wijnands. In my daily life I am a passionate yoga teacher. I love to make people aware of how they take care of themselves, their time, energy and boundaries. I love to share and listen to real life stories from all kind of people. Teaching people how to properly rest and listen to their body is my specialism. No degrees needed, just step into a pure yin yoga class.

My life has always been hectic and busy and filled up with “things”. For the most time I was in doing modus, to avoid feeling all my feelings. I studied communication and was busy building my career. Doing loads of tasks and taking care of others and projects made me feel like I was somebody. But it left me unseen and empty inside at the end of the day. The moment yin yoga came into my life, everything changed. 

www.ilonalucia.com

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