Category: Health and Wellness

Purple Yogis is Western’s yoga club. We believe that yoga is for everyone! We offer an affordable way to de-stress and connect with fellow students who are passionate about yoga, health, and wellness. We provide a variety of different yoga classes where beginner and advanced yogis alike are welcome! No experience is needed to join. Members can expect weekly yoga classes (a variety of different styles and levels), special events, club collaborations, social media challenges, and a welcoming/inclusive environment. Yoga classes will commence mid to late Fall, these will be held virtually and in-person. Classes will be taught by instructors from the London community as well as student instructors from Western. For more information please feel free to follow us on Instagram (@purple_yogis), or email us (@[email protected]) with any questions.

Welcome to MS Western! Our main focus is to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis and help those in the London community through fundraising events and volunteering. We also coordinate speaker series and educational events with researchers, physicians, and others who work in the field. Additionally, we love to have fun also through our socials with our members! We also provide shadowing opportunities for Western students at the MS Clinic in UH and at events held by the MS Society of Canada. Our club is continuously growing and we love to hear new ideas from our members! We also have executive positions available. For more information about how you can get involved, please email us directly at [email protected] or message us on one of our social media platforms (i.e. Instagram: ms_uwo)

Western Strength is a friendly, active community built around all things fitness and nutrition. As a registered Ontario Powerlifting Association club, we have proudly represented Western University at Provincial, National, and International Powerlifting competitions since 2017. We host various social events, intercollegiate competitions, and educational workshops for all members to enjoy. Whether you are a seasoned powerlifter or just beginning your fitness journey, our network of athletes will be there to support you in becoming stronger in every sense of the word.

The Canadian Association for Research in Regenerative Medicine (CARRM) at Western is a nonprofit, student-led organization dedicated to advancing the field of regenerative medicine through two main venues: 1) Spreading awareness about the current research and progress being made in regenerative medicine 2) Funding local research facilities to assist in the advancement of regenerative medicine in both the London and Western University communities.

We are a movement dedicated to helping students discover Jesus and change the world. We want students to experience God’s love and forgiveness and become world changers as they make faith a lifelong commitment. Power to Change – Students is also a chapter of Power to Change Ministries, an international interdenominational ministry committed to helping take the Gospel of Jesus to all nations. It is the largest not-for-profit organization in the world, reaching over 191 nations.

This initiative introduces hundreds of students to the world of paying it forward and performing random acts of kindness, which can have significant influences on both the performer and the recipient of the act of kindness. With all the hate, segregation and tragedy occurring in the world currently, a simple act of kindness can have a profound effect. The purpose of this initiative is behind its’ name; small causes have larger effects. As the famous mathematician Edward Lorenz once said, a butterfly flapping it’s wings in Mexico can cause a hurricane in Japan. This initiative is a small change when looking holistically but according to the Chaos theory small changes to the initial conditions of a system can result in large differences in later states. We’ve created this group to help make a lasting impact on the students at Western by spreading positivity and happiness.

The objective of our club is to provide a medium for those interested or directly exposed to type 1 and type 2 diabetes at the University of Western Ontario. The Western Diabetes Association will work alongside the Canadian Diabetes Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and other organizations in order to promote research, raise awareness, as well as provide education to its members and the entire student body. WDA will host many events in order to raise funds and work towards improving the lives of those living with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Dedicated to raising awareness and funding for kidney disease and kidney-related research. We strive to educate university students about the implications of kidney disease and to create a supportive and inclusive community. Make sure to like our page on Facebook and follow us on Instagram to keep updated about the events we will have throughout the school year!

The goals of the Concussion Awareness Society at Western University are to provide the public with educational resources and to provide an open forum for collaboration to encourage the generation of new and innovative ideas and solutions for concussion treatment. Ultimately, we want to see Western students coming together in support of the university’s world-renowned researchers in their pursuit of understanding this debilitating injury.