Fitness & Wellness

Strength for Life’s Challenges:
Mind & Body in Balance

True resilience comes from a strong mind and body working together. At UWest, we believe wellness is the key to facing life’s challenges with clarity, strength, and balance. Through movement, mindfulness, and self-care, you’ll build the foundation to thrive—no matter what comes your way.

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Fitness at the UWest Gym

The gym features standard machines such as treadmills, ellipticals and a full range of exercise equipment curated for full-body workouts, including state-of-the-art resistance equipment, with a complement of standard free weights, jump ropes, etc.

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Dance Room

The adjoining dance room, fitted with wall-to-wall mirrors also serves as a yoga and martial arts training room equipped with a Wing Chun dummy and wrestling/grappling mats.

 

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Meditation Room

Step away from the noise and into a space designed for peace, reflection, and renewal. The UWest Meditation Room is open to all who seek a moment of stillness—whether for quiet contemplation, mindfulness practice, or simply a breath of calm in a busy day.

Opening Hours

Monday through Sunday | 8 am– 8 pm
Students interested in physical fitness are encouraged to check out UWest’s student clubs.

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Services Included

  • Teletherapy with Licensed Therapists
  • Direct Crisis Connection
  • Wellness Programming

These services are private, secure, and confidential, and can even be accessed during summer and winter break from almost anywhere in the world.

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How to Schedule Teletherapy

  • Create a profile using your @my.uwest.edu email address
  • Choose a therapist based on your preferences, including availability, issue, gender, language, and ethnicity
  • Choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night, and weekend availability

Crisis Support

Uwill also offers students a direct crisis connection.
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7/365 at 833.646.1526.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

Introducing Water Drop Spiritual Care Center

 Supporting Student Wellness & Growth

The UWest Water Drop Spiritual Care Center provides a supportive space for students, faculty, staff, and community members. Inspired by Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s teaching—“repay a drop of water’s kindness with a gushing spring”—the Center is committed to nurturing growth and well-being.

For students, college is a time of discovery, challenges, and transformation. The Center offers individual spiritual care, group processes, and holistic wellness services to help navigate these experiences, addressing deeper questions of meaning, purpose, and connection. Through self-awareness, emotional support, and personal growth—regardless of one’s beliefs or background—the Center provides guidance to help students find balance, resilience, and clarity on their journey. All are welcome.

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