The Relaxation Zone and Oasis Room
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.
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
- Visit the Relaxation Zone in Brister 302- never been before? Check out our video on how to find the RZ!
- At your first visit to the relaxation zone, staff will assist with the necessary computer paperwork and orient you to the relaxation stations
- All subsequent visits will only require you to sign in and complete a pre-test and post-test each visit
- Appointments can be made by emailing relaxationzone@memphis.edu or calling 901.678.2068 but walk-ins are available too!
- Get your relax on!
- Brister Hall 302
- The Relaxation Zone will be closed for the remainder of summer and 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 Oasis Room in Wilder 214 is accessible and also offers a private experience of our relaxation stations.
The Oasis Room
(temporarily closed)
CALM & REJUVENATE
A new extension of the Relaxation Zone, the Oasis room is a private accessible experience of our relaxation stations. Practice your self-care without distraction for 30 minutes once a day in our Oasis Room!
Visits are free and only available for currently enrolled students
GETTING STARTED
- Visit Wilder 214 to check if the room is available for your 30-minute appointment. Check out our video on how to find the Oasis Room!
- At your first visit to the Oasis Room staff will assist with the necessary computer paperwork and orient you to the relaxation stations
- All subsequent visits will only require you to sign in and complete a pre-test and post-test each visit
- Appointments can be made by emailing relaxationzone@memphis.edu or calling 901.678.2068 but walk-ins are available too!
- Get your relax on!
CONTACT AND LOCATION
- Wilder 214
- The Oasis Room will be closed for the remainder of summer and reopens for Fall semester August 22nd until December 9th
- Fall 2022 Hours will be Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- If you have any questions, please contact relaxationzone@memphis.edu
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 Spring 2023
Take a self-care break and explore the Relaxation Zone over spring break! Faculty and staff are encouraged to RSVP below and see event information here
- Tuesday, March 7th, 9:00-12:00
- Wednesday, March 8th, 1:00-4:00
- RSVP for the event here
If you have any questions, please contact relaxationzone@memphis.edu
Relaxation Zone Study
Check back for possible information about a study opportunity with the relaxation zone!