Studies show that light therapy can help the body recalibrate and normalize circadian rhythms and help you get a great nightвЂ™s sleep.

Ordinary indoor lighting, late-night studying and the glow of computer screens and televisions can disrupt these natural cues and make it difficult to get a healthy nightвЂ™s sleep. This internal cycle takes cues from external light sources (specifically dawn to dusk) to signal the body that itвЂ™s time to wake up or go to sleep. Circadian rhythm disruption вЂ“ Our bodies strive to maintain regular sleep patterns through the timed release of hormones regulated by our internal clock, otherwise known as circadian rhythms.This can be due to the change in seasons or when they find themselves deprived of natural daylight due to night shift work, airplane travel, or a lifestyle that includes a lot of time indoors. Light deprivation вЂ“ Many people experience a change in mood or energy levels when they find themselves deprived of natural daylight.We ask that light therapy sessions be 30 minutes or less. No appointment is required to use the private space. This space is open on a first come, first serve basis for light therapy. Across from the Mindfulness Room is a private light therapy/lactation space.The Mindfulness Room located in the main corridor leading to the Fitness Pavillion. There are light therapy boxes located in the Mindfulness Room on Level 2 of the CoRec.A reservation does not ensure the public spaces will be open. Following COVID policies, you will need a make a CoRec reservation before using the spaces. RecWell has two spaces for light therapy. Our light therapy box is in the mindfulness room and is available during all open hours. Light therapy involves use of a light box that emits bright light simulating sunlight. Individuals with Seasonal Affective Disorder suffer symptoms similar to depression during the fall and winter, when the days are shorter and the skies are often cloudy. Light therapy is performed to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) by providing exposure to artificial light.

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