Free monthly wellness activities you don’t want to miss this July

Several activities are available to the UC Davis and UC Davis Health community in July. Don’t miss out on these free opportunities to tend to your well-being and mental health.

Tai Chi

Erika Strandjord hosts virtual Tai Chi weekly sessions. This is a gentle movement, mind-body practice.

Mondays and Fridays at noon via Zoom

Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Zoom: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/99866432119?pwd=Nv8dtNACgu0vy6E8TzTDbG5tg1Ik3X.1

Meeting ID: 998 6643 2119
Passcode: taiji25

ASAP support groups

Academic and Staff Assistance Program offers several online support group sessions for UC Davis and UC Davis Health community members. Multiple dates are available for each group session. Registration is required. For more details about each support group, click here.

Coping with grief, loss and change

This discussion/support group provides space for participants to share experiences of grief and loss, review strategies for coping and self-care, and find community.

Dates: Wednesday, July 9 (future dates TBD)
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Registration link

Eldercare Support Group

Participants will have the opportunity to share personal experiences with eldercare, learn about resources in the community and obtain guidance on relevant topics.

Dates: Wednesday, July 16
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Registration link

Support Group for Neurodivergent Staff

This is a caring space for Neurodivergent Staff at UC Davis to share ideas and support each other in utilizing strengths to cultivate: professional effectiveness; emotional well-being; mindful living; and interpersonal understanding. 

Dates: Mondays, July 14 and July 28
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Registration link 

Summer 2025: Live Online Mindfulness Meditation, Kindness Meditation & Mindful Pause

Focus on your health and well-being and strengthen your inner resources with science-based mindfulness meditation, kindness meditation, and mindful pause. Open to all UC and UC Davis community members, beginners and experienced meditators alike. These sessions will be led by Neesha Patel, Ph.D., of Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being. Registration dates and details are noted below: 

Live Mindfulness Meditation
Dates: Mondays, July 7 through Sept. 15
Time: 4:30 – 5 p.m.
Register for all Mindfulness Meditation sessions

Live Kindness Meditation
Dates: Wednesdays, July 16 through Sept. 17
Time: 12:30 – 1 p.m.
Register for Live Kindness Meditation sessions 

Live Mindful Pause
Dates: Thursdays, July 17 through Sept. 18
Time: 12:45 – 1 p.m.
Register for all Mindful Pause sessions

One-time registration will allow access to all sessions in each of the series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the Zoom sessions. 

Zoomba with Noriko

Join a fun-filled Zoomba class (or two) with Noriko. Sessions occur online every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, including holidays.

Mondays and Wednesdays: 6 – 7 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 – 10 a.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 93017233118
Passcode: 729535

Summer 2025: Relax and Release Series

Taking time to relax is vital to our health, well-being and optimal functioning. Learn how to activate your body’s natural relaxation response in these sessions presented by Neesha Patel, Ph.D., of Staff and Faculty Health

Dates: Wednesdays, July 23 and 30
Time: 3:05 – 3:30 p.m.

Register for the Summer Relax and Release Series. One-time registration gives access to all the summer sessions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the Zoom sessions.

Want your wellness event highlighted in a future monthly wellness Insider post? Email Carolyn Ramirez at cjramirez@health.ucdavis.edu.