There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.
― Tara Brach
The Recreation Center offers several classes and workshops throughout the year dedicated to enhancing quality of life through healthy practices of all kinds. If you are interested in learning how to improve your "health-span" and build a community of support and connection, please check out one of the following options!:
The Rice Fitness Program hosts a series of mobility clinics targeting the most commonly impaired joints. Each clinic includes a combination of stretching, foam rolling, and stability work, all designed to promote better movement and improved functional range of motion.
Upgrade your personal well-being with specialty classes! Specialty classes start with building fundamental knowledge and then progress from there over the course of the class.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week, empirically supported program that teaches people how to utilize their innate resources and abilities to respond effectively to stress and pain. Each session, individuals will participate in guided meditation, gentle movement or other mindfulness-based practices, all within the context of a supportive group environment.