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The Relaxation Zone

Please Note the RZ Bristor Location will be closed on Friday, Dec. 1st and Tuesday, Dec. 5th. Please join us at out UC 2nd Floor Involvement Zone location.

The Relaxation Zone

Searching for somewhere to unplug and practice self-care? Need some space to relax your mind? Bring some calm to your life. Learn about the benefits of the relaxation zone at our published work here> The relaxation zone: Initial analysis of stress management services for university students. 

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UNWIND & RESTORE 

The Relaxation Zone offers a variety of services called "relaxation stations"

  • Multiple massage chairs
  • Biofeedback computer station
  • Stress relief coloring
  • Zen garden sand trays
  • Buddha boards
  • Positivity board
  • Stress ball creation station
  • Centering Stone Making

Visits are free and only available for currently enrolled students

GETTING STARTED 

  1. Visit the Relaxation Zone in Brister 302 or UC 2nd Floor Involvement Zone- never been before? Check out our video on how to find the RZ!
  2. At your first visit to the relaxation zone, staff will assist with the necessary computer paperwork and orient you to the relaxation stations
  3. All subsequent visits will only require you to sign in and complete a pre-survey and post-survey each visit
  4. Appointments can be made by emailing relaxationzone@memphis.edu or calling 901.678.2068 but walk-ins are available too!
  5. Get your relax on! 
CONTACT AND LOCATION
  • Two Locations:
    • Brister Hall 302
    • UC 2nd Floor Involvement Zone
  • The Relaxation Zone reopens for Fall semester August 22nd until December 9th 
  • Fall 2022 Hours will be Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • If you have any questions, please contact relaxationzone@memphis.edu

* For concerns about accessibility, the UC 2nd Floor Involvement Zone is accessible. 

Get Your Relax on Group Program 

"Get your Relax on" is our stress management program in the Relaxation Zone for faculty, staff, and students to request to bring your group to our Relaxation Zone and have an interactive relaxing and self-care experience. You can expect to learn about basic stress management, utilize our relaxation stations, and engage in a variety of mindfulness and guided meditation techniques.

Requests

Visit our outreach page> here to submit a request for our Get your Relax on Stress management program in the Relaxation Zone! Please submit with at least two weeks' notice and efforts are made to respond to all requests within 2-3 business days.

Faculty and Staff RZ Spa Days Winter Break 2023

Take a self-care break and explore the Relaxation Zone over spring break!

  • Check our Social Media pages for days that are available to Faculty and Staff.


If you have any questions, please contact relaxationzone@memphis.edu