Workshops
Work Stress Week 2024: free activities to help reduce work-related stress
- Date
- Monday 11 November 2024 - Friday 15 November 2024
- Address
- See programme
The university is constantly working to improve processes and structures and reduce work pressure but you too can do your bit to beat stress. For example, by moving regularly while at work, taking regular and micro breaks, practising mindfulness, seeking out silence or clearing your mind with a good bout of exercise. During Work Stress Week from 11 to 15 November, you can take workshops on tackling work stress and increasing your vitality.
Programme and registration
All the activities are free of charge. Click on the activity of your choice to access the registration form. You can sign up until 16.00 on the day before each activity. For activities on Monday 11 November, you can sign up until 16.00 on Friday 8 November.
| Date and time | Activity | Location |
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Mon 11-11 10:00-10:30 |
In this inspiration session you will do fun, playful exercises in the form of “brain teasers” to gain insight into how your brain works. You will also engage in relaxation exercises that you can do at any time, even during the working day. |
Online |
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11:00-12:00 |
Experience the power of silence (NL) This workshop is more than an hour of meditation. Find out how silence can boost your well-being and experience its power in just a short space of time. You will do exercises to relax your body and mind and receive practical tips on how to incorporate more silence into your everyday life. |
USC, Budo hall |
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12:00-13:00
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Looking to reduce stress and become more focused? Mindfulness teaches you to become aware of your experiences. Through exercises, you learn to notice what is happening in your body and in your surroundings. |
Pieter de la Court 0B.13 |
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16:00-17:00
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In Pilates you will do low-impact exercises at slow speed. This mainly involves using your core: your abdominal muscles. You will not only become stronger but will also develop a better posture and more stamina. |
Academy Building, restaurant |
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Tue 12-11 8:30-9:00
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Yoga with Tai Chi (NL and ENG) Our demanding society leaves little time and space for ourselves. This can cause stress and exhaustion. This workshop combines Yoga and Tai Chi exercises to restore the balance and connection between body and mind. |
Lipsius 1.21 |
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09:30-10:30
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Experience the power of silence (NL) |
USC, Budo hall |
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10:00-10:30 |
This inspiration session will get you thinking about your mental and physical health. You will look at your diet, relaxation and sleep. You will also look at whether you get enough exercise and will do a short fitness test. Brain teasers will show you the importance of focus and you will leave the session with a few relaxation exercises. |
Online |
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12:00-13:00 |
Are you prone to stress and fatigue? Yin Yang Yoga is a combination of gentle and vigorous yoga and helps you achieve a better balance and mind-body connection |
Lipsius 2.03 |
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16:00-16:45 |
This High Intensity Interval Training consists of powerful exercises with short rests in between. You will do lots of bodyweight exercises, such as pushups, squats, burpees and planks, in this full-body workout. |
Plexus, garden |
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Wed 13-11 12:00-12:30 |
Looking to reduce stress and become more focused? Mindfulness teaches you to become aware of your experiences. Through exercises, you learn to notice what is happening in your body and in your surroundings. |
Online |
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15:00-15:30 |
This inspiration session will get you thinking about your mental and physical health. You will look at your diet, relaxation and sleep. You will also look at whether you get enough exercise and will do a short fitness test. Brain teasers will show you the importance of focus and you will leave the session with a few relaxation exercises. |
Online |
| 16:00-17:00 |
A gentle form of yoga in which you hold poses for a few minutes giving your muscles the chance to relax. Good exercise for people who sit a lot. |
Beehive The Hague, The Buzz |
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Thu 14-11 8:30-9:00 |
In Pilates you will do low-impact exercises at slow speed. This mainly involves using your core: your abdominal muscles. You will not only become stronger but will also develop a better posture and more stamina. |
USC Combi hall |
| 10:00-11:00 |
Experience the power of silence (ENG) |
Beehive, the Hague, The Buzz |
| 12:00-13:00 |
Are you prone to stress and fatigue? Yin Yang Yoga is a combination of gentle and vigorous yoga and helps you achieve a better balance and mind-body connection |
Van Steenis, E003B |
| 13:30-14:00 |
In this inspiration session you will do fun, playful exercises in the form of “brain teasers” to gain insight into how your brain works. You will also engage in relaxation exercises that you can do at any time, even during the working day. |
Online |
|
16.00-16.45 |
This High Intensity Interval Training consists of powerful exercises with short rests in between. You will do lots of bodyweight exercises, such as pushups, squats, burpees and planks, in this full-body workout. |
Plexus, garden |
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Fri 15-11 8:30-9:00 |
Yoga with Tai Chi (NL and ENG) Our demanding society leaves little time and space for ourselves. This can cause stress and exhaustion. This workshop combines Yoga and Tai Chi exercises to restore the balance and connection between body and mind. |
Herta Mohr HMO 0.26 |
| 12:00-12:30 | Is spending long hours at your desk affecting your vitality? Then it’s time to give your working day a boost with this Office Workout! Join a dynamic session designed to pep up your body and raise your productivity to new heights. | online |
Questions?
If you have any questions or comments about the programme, please send an email to healthyuniversity@bb.leidenuniv.nl.