DeStress: Energise

University of Leicester Students' Union

Thu 08 January 2026 11:00-15:00

Percy Gee - Gees Diner & Union Studio

Today we have an exciting line-up of activities designed to give you an energy boost, with options suitable for all levels of mobility and accessibility: This includes Two Pilates sessions (tickets available, attending earns you a £2 voucher valid anywhere on campus).

Session One at 11am: Pilates, Strength & Relax (low impact) - The Pilates, Strength & Relax class blends Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, relaxation, stretching, strength and flexibility training into one challenging but relaxing class.
Session Two at 12pm: Mat Based Pilates (medium impact) - The most traditional form of Pilates, excellent for improving Core strength
Walk and Talk to connect with nature and get a break from screens, followed by a Climate Café.
Evening Fun Run through Victoria Park at 7pm - meet in Victoria park at 7pm by the war memorial where you will have a guided warm-up and be organised into different paced groups to run 5km.
Games and activities in Gees to keep your energy up and your mood lifted.

Taking part in today’s activity will earn you a token, which can be redeemed for freebies at the Library stall every day from 5th to 10th January.

DeStress is a series of free activities designed to support you during exam and assessment season. We know this time of year can feel intense, overwhelming, and exhausting, and pushing through without taking breaks often leads to burnout rather than better results.

DeStress encourages you to take short, healthy brain breaks so you can reset, recharge, and look after your wellbeing. Stepping away from revision for a little while can help reduce stress, improve focus, and make studying feel more manageable.

Whether you want to relax, get creative, move your body, or simply take a moment for yourself, we are offering a range of activities this week designed to help you pause, breathe, and return to your work feeling calmer and more focused.

Taking time to DeStress is not time wasted, it is an investment in your wellbeing and your academic success. We look forward to seeing you there.