De-Stress Fest

Destress fest 2022

LSESU are launching a De-Stress Fest Programme of FREE activities and events for all LSE Students during Exam Season 2022. A programme of wellbeing activities and events to help students relax away from revision and exams for low-commitment, fun, relaxing, social activities.

KEY DATES

When? From 9th May until 1st June!

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HAPPINESS TRACKER

CAN YOU HELP US TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT FOSTERS THE WELL-BEING OF LSE STUDENTS?

This term, LSESU is launching the Happiness Tracker Project, a research project aimed at supporting LSE students with their mental health and well-being. Through a regularly distributed short questionnaire, we want to learn how LSE Students are feeling at different parts of the year, and what we can do to improve it. Find out more here!

free meditation session (20 min)

Monday 9th May - Free Recorded Meditation Session

Monday 16th May - Free Recorded Meditation Session

Upcoming de-stress Events

Volleyball - Give it a go!: 23rd May; Sports Hal, Marshall Building, B2; Our early morning Volleyball drop-in sessions will be continuing during De-stress fest with the added bonus that they will be FREE! All abilities are welcome! A great way to socialise and stay active.; Marshall Building | De-Stress Fest 2022

Meditation: 23rd May; Weston Studio, Ground Floor, Marshall Building; Meditation is a practice in which an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable.; De-Stress Fest 2022

Beginners Only Weights: 23rd May; S&C Suite, Marshall Building; A session for beginners on how to exercise with free weights safely. Participants will learn how target specific muscle groups and key points on executing good technique.; De-Stress Fest 2022

Chalk drawing outside the Saw Swee Hock: 23rd May; De-Stress Fest 2022

The 90s ARE BACK: KARAOKE NIGHT: 23rd May; The Three Tuns; The Three Tuns will host some events as part of the 90s throwback week.; Free | Three Tuns | De-Stress Fest 2022

Yoga (students experiencing health problems post COVID infection ONLY): 23rd May; Saw Swee Hock 6th Floor Studio; This Yoga session is specifically for any LSE students experiencing health problems post COVID infection.; LSESU Event | LSESU Gym | Active Lifestyle | De-Stress Fest 2022

Badminton - Give it a go!: 24th May; LSESU Space in the Marshall Building; Enjoy your mornings with some downtime playing badminton over at the Marshall Building Sports hall for free, every Tuesday and Friday morning from 8 to 10!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Rooftop Pilates: 24th May; Saw Swee Hock 6th Floor Rooftop; Come join us for an early Pilates Session on the Saw Swee Hock building!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Circuits: 24th May; Saw Swee Hock Building - Level 4 Gym; Half an hour circuit in The Saw Gym!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Zumba: 24th May; Saw Swee Hock 6th Floor Studio; Zumba is a form of aerobic fitness exercise based on Latin American dance rhythms; De-Stress Fest 2022

The 90s ARE BACK: PUB QUIZ: 24th May; The Three Tuns; Special Pub Quiz as part of the throwback week.; Societies | Three Tuns | De-Stress Fest 2022

Women's Only Weights - LSESU Gym: 25th May; S&C Suite, Marshall Building; A session for women who want to learn correct form and technique when performing free weight exercises.; De-Stress Fest 2022

Pole Fitness - Give it a go!: 25th May; Weston Studio, Marshall Building, G; Our Pole Fitness drop-in sessions will be continuing during De-stress fest with the added bonus that they will be FREE! All abilities are welcome! A great way to socialise and stay active. All while trying something new.; Marshall Building | De-Stress Fest 2022

Zone Out from Exams: 25th May; ARC Saw Swee Hock; This is a space for you to take a break from exams, grab a snack, play games, listen to music and catch up with friends!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Wednesday Wellbeing Walks (The Sky Garden): 25th May; LSE Globe; Come meet up at the LSE Globe, take a walk over to the Sky Garden and enjoy the views from London's 'walkie-talkie'!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Boxfit: 25th May; Saw Swee Hock 6th Floor Studio; A fun exercise session with elements of Boxing to it!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Volleyball- Give it a Go!: 26th May; Sports Hall, Marshall Building, B2; Our early morning Volleyball drop-in sessions will be continuing during De-stress fest with the added bonus that they will be FREE! All abilities are welcome!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Sporting Throwback Thursdays: 26th May; Sports Hall, Marshall Building, B2; Every Thursday we will be running old-school sports in the Sports Hall in the Marshall building. From Rounders and Benchball, to King of the Court and Sports day, come and get involved in those games you haven’t played for years!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Outdoor Painting: 26th May; SU Rooftop; A chance to get creative and take a break on the SU rooftop!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Stretch & Breathe: 26th May; Saw Swee Hock 6th Floor Studio; Learn some stretching and breathing techniques to help relieve stress.; De-Stress Fest 2022

Badminton - Give it a go!: 27th May; LSESU Space in the Marshall Building; Enjoy your mornings with some downtime playing badminton over at the Marshall Building Sports hall for free, every Tuesday and Friday morning from 8 to 10!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Wake and Shake HIIT: 27th May; Sports Hall, Marshall Building; Thank you for getting involved in De-Stress Fest 2022. We look forward to seeing you at your class. If you no longer can attend, please email su.gym@lse.ac.uk at least 24 hours in advance of your class. Thanks!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Squash - Give it a go!: 27th May; Squash Courts, Marshall Building, B2; Our Squash drop-in sessions will be continuing during De-stress fest with the added bonus that they will be FREE! All abilities are welcome! A great way to socialise and stay active. Rackets and balls provided.; De-Stress Fest 2022

Women's Only Football - Give it a go!: 27th May; Sports Hal, Marshall Building, B2; We are offering Women's Only Football drop-in sessions during May to help students De-stress with the added bonus that they will be FREE! All abilities are welcome!; Marshall Building | De-Stress Fest 2022

Zorb Football: 27th May; Sports Hall, Marshall Building, B2; What better way to de-stress than playing football in a giant bubble! Buy your £3 ticket and pop down to the Sports Hall in the Marshall building for 30 minutes of Zorbing. A fun and exciting way to play a bit of sport in your study breaks!; De-Stress Fest 2022

The 90s ARE BACK: DISCO PARTY: 27th May; The Three Tuns; The Three Tuns will end its special throwback week with an awesome disco party!!; Free | Three Tuns | De-Stress Fest 2022

Meditation: 30th May; Weston Studio, Ground Floor, Marshall Building / ZOOM; Meditation is a practice in which an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable. These sessions are for students experiencing long Covid effects.; De-Stress Fest 2022

Begginers Only Weights: 30th May; S&C Suite, Marshall Building; A session for beginners on how to exercise with free weights safely. Participants will learn how target specific muscle groups and key points on executing good technique.; De-Stress Fest 2022

Yoga: 30th May; Saw Swee Hock 6th Floor Studio; Yoga is an ancient practice that brings together mind and body. It incorporates breathing exercises, meditation and poses designed to encourage relaxation and reduce stress.; LSESU Event | LSESU Gym | Active Lifestyle | De-Stress Fest 2022

Rooftop Pilates: 31st May; Saw Swee Hock 6th Floor Rooftop; Come join us for an early Pilates Session on the Saw Swee Hock building!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Circuits: 31st May; Saw Swee Hock Building - Level 4 Gym; Half an hour circuit in The Saw Gym!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Zumba: 31st May; Saw Swee Hock 6th Floor Studio; Zumba is a form of aerobic fitness exercise based on Latin American dance rhythms; De-Stress Fest 2022

De-Stress Massage Day: 1st June; Marshall Building Treatment Room, Floor -1; 15-minute soothing massage treatment, aiming to release tension and calm your nervous system.; De-Stress Fest 2022

Women's Only Weights - LSESU Gym: 1st June; S&C Suite, Marshall Building; A session for women who want to learn correct form and technique when performing free weight exercises.; De-Stress Fest 2022

Wednesday Wellbeing Walks (The Sky Garden): 1st June; LSE Globe; Come meet up at the LSE Globe, take a walk over to the Sky Garden and enjoy the views from London's 'walkie-talkie'!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Boxfit: 1st June; Saw Swee Hock 6th Floor Studio; A fun exercise session with elements of Boxing to it!; De-Stress Fest 2022

Women's Only Weights: 15th June; S&C Suite, Marshall Building; A session for women who want to learn correct form and technique when performing free weight exercises.; De-Stress Fest 2022

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