Fitness in Residence

Black female yoga teacher speaking to her yoga students

We’re offering free group fitness and yoga sessions in residence this term. If you live in UBC Student Housing, these sessions are for you!

Schedule (Sep 10–Dec 20, 2023)

What you need to know

  • No registration required. Just come on by!*
  • Sessions are typically 45 minutes to 1 hour
  • Sessions are led by an instructor.
  • For yoga: please bring your own mat.
  • No classes on stat holidays; schedule subject to change without notice.

*Group Fitness sessions are limited to eight people, so arrive early to secure a spot.

On this page

Group Fitness Sessions

Residents from any residence community operated by UBC Student Housing can attend these sessions.

Tuesday

Location: Place Vanier Fitness Room
Time: 5:30 pm

Location: Exchange Dance Studio
Time: 6 pm

Location: qʷta:yθən leləm̓ Fitness Room
Time: 7 pm

Wednesday

Location: Orchard Commons Fitness Room
Time: 6 pm

Location: Totem Park Fitness Room
Time: 7:30 pm

Thursday

Location: Walter Gage Isabel Mac Room
Time: 6 pm

Saturday

No classes on Sept 30, Oct 7 and Nov 11

Location: Marine Drive Ballroom*
Time: 10 am

*Also no class on Sept 16

Location: Ponderosa Commons Fitness Room
Time: 11 am

Sunday

No classes on Oct 1, Oct 8 and Nov 12

Location: Acadia Park Fitness Room
Time: 10:30 am

Yoga Sessions

Residents from any residence community operated by UBC Student Housing can attend these sessions.

Tuesday

Location: Walter Gage Isabel Mac Room
Time: 6 pm

Location: Totem Park Ballroom
Time: 7 pm

Wednesday

Location: Place Vanier Ballroom
Time: 5:30 pm

Location: Acadia Park Activity Room
Time: 7 pm

Location: Marine Drive Ballroom*
Time: 7 pm

*No class on Oct 18

Thursday

Location: Orchard Commons Activity Room
Time: 6 pm

Location: qʷta:yθən leləm̓ Fitness Room
Time: 7:30 pm

Sunday

No classes on Oct 1, Oct 8 and Nov 12

Location: Acadia Park Activity Room
Time: 9 am

Location: Ponderosa Commons Studio
Time: 11 am

Additional info

Do I need to register?

Nope! All classes are drop-in.

Please note that classes have a limited number of people per session, depending on the size of the room they’re being held in. Arrive early to secure a spot.

Will I be the only newbie?

Don’t know how to downward dog? Don’t worry, our awesome instructors will be there to help you, so don’t feel lost!

What should I wear/bring?

  • Dress in comfortable workout clothes and athletic shoes.
  • Bring a water bottle—fill up right from the tap.
  • For yoga: bring your own mat and, if you have them, yoga blocks.

Which sessions can I attend?

Residents from any residence area operated by UBC Student Housing can attend any session.