WellWorks announces free Fall services to OHIO employees

WellWorks, Ohio University’s employee wellness center, has announced two free opportunities this fall: Free Week and weekly Restorative Yoga classes.

Free Week 

Current Ohio University employees are encouraged to take advantage of a one-week free membership at WellWorks Sept. 14-20. 

WellWorks is a fully equipped fitness center with group fitness and personal training offerings for all fitness levels. Membership is open to faculty, staff, community members and graduate students.

Employee Free Week is offered as an opportunity for non-member employees to experience the WellWorks facilities, classes and online offerings. Additionally, it’s an excellent time to learn about some of the other, non-member offerings at the wellness center including massage, reiki and nutrition counseling.

Benefits-eligible prospective members are reminded of the 100 Day Challenge, which is a member benefit sponsored by Human Resources. Members who check in at WellWorks 100 days in a single rolling calendar year can receive next year’s membership for free.* 

WellWorks offers both in-person and virtual wellbeing offerings to members, making this deal valid for employees on all campuses.

University employees have two options for how to sign up for their 1-week free membership at WellWorks:  

1. Option 1: Use Single Sign On through the Member Portal.
   • After logging in, navigate to "Memberships"  
   • Select the icon that says "1 Week Free Trial"
   • Use promo code FREEWEEK** at checkout
2. Option 2: Sign up at the WellWorks front desk (Grover Center E124).
   • Tell the front desk staff your name
   • Complete the paperwork/sign-up process
   • The next Free Week will be Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2025.

Free weekly Restorative Yoga for employees

WellWorks offers a free weekly Restorative Yoga class for Ohio University employees. 

Restorative Yoga is designed to allow the participant to fully relax the muscles and quiet the mind. Floor-based sequences combine while using bolsters, blankets and props to support the practitioner. Restorative Yoga is intended to tap into the nervous system’s healing capacity. This hour-long class is ideal for any fitness level.

Join WellWorks yoga instructor, Jessica, on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in Grover Center (Athens) for Restorative Yoga. This is free and open to all Ohio University employees, WellWorks membership is not required.

• Advance registration is required.

Additional information

Questions? Email wellworks@ohio.edu or call 740-593-2093. 

*The 100 Day Challenge is a taxable benefit for benefits-eligible employees and their spouses/partners.

**The FREEWEEK code is only valid twice. If you have participated in the free week offering two or more times in the past, please note that the code may not work. The Promo Code is only valid for use from Sept. 14-20, 2025.