Since the start of the Winter 2026 semester, a new energy has taken over the Murray Engineering Student Centre (MESC) – one that involves much more stretching and far less stress.
WiS Move (Women in STEM Move) is a brand-new society that launched this January with a simple but crucial mission: helping busy students reclaim their health and wellness without evening leaving the campus.
As we all know, the STEM workload is notoriously demanding, often leaving students with little time to make it to Dalplex. WiS Move bridges the gap by bringing the studio to the student, hosting 30 to 60 minutes sessions of Pilates, Yoga, and Barre right in the MESC. This society makes squeezing in a workout actually attainable.
While WiS Move is specifically designed to support and empower women in fields where we are often underrepresented, the atmosphere is very inclusive. It’s less about having the perfect form and more about perfect timing, giving students a chance to breathe between labs and lectures.
One of the best parts I’ve found about WiS Move is the accessibility. There’s no intimidating instructor circling the room correcting your posture, instead the group follows certified instructors online projected onto a large screen. It presents a collective “follow-along” vibe that feels more like a community hangout than a grueling fitness class.
· Cost: Completely free!
· Gear: Bring your own mat if you have one, but extras are available
· Skill Level: All levels are welcome!
If the mental health benefits aren’t enough to get you moving, WiS Move is doing a surprise giveaway that I will definitely be participating in! The rules are simple: join the society and attend 5 classes to be automatically entered to win. It’s the perfect excuse to turn a one-time stretch into a weekly habit.
In a high-pressure environment like engineering and science, WiS Move is a reminder that taking 30 minutes to decompress and move your body isn’t a distraction from your work, it’s fuel that helps you finish it!