
Welcome to the new wellness class page. We encourage your feedback at wellness@med.mit.edu.
Need help registering? Visit this Help Guide for step-by-step instructions.
This live, 20-minute class is a combination of simple stretches to release tension in the body and guided meditation to release tension in the mind.
It will be offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as a self-care routine. Attend as often as you wish. This class provides a transition from the workday to the evening and from “doing” mode to “being” mode.
Registration is ongoing. You can sign up at any time and participate in as many or as few classes as you wish.








Each class includes guided exercises using the Roll Model therapy balls, breath work and stretching techniques specifically designed to ease overburdened muscles and encourage deep mind-body relaxation. Explore various muscle groups and needy body areas each week to eliminate strain and discomfort from sitting too long, working on screens and living with stress.
You will find greater self-awareness, freedom and ease in your body. Put the power of self-massage into your own hands.
All levels welcome!



$40.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$40.00 Student/Spouse/Postdoc
$40.00 MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree


Through yoga, parents and caregivers will learn ways to ease their babies digestive difficulties, support development, and promote sleep!



$32.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$32.00 Student/Spouse/Postdoc
$32.00 MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree


Yang Sheng "Life Nourishing" Qigong is an extremely powerful tool for bringing out ones natural human potential and optimal fitness. Physical health and mental well being are a direct result of the practice.
The core of our training is 'Zhan Zhuang' (Standing Meditation). It is designed to activate 'Zheng Qi' (True or Proper Qi). The effects of this training are rapid with deep therapeutic results producing a unified and balanced 'mind, body and breath'.
There will be no class on Monday, April 19, 2021.



$24.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$24.00 Student/Spouse/Postdoc
$24.00 MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree


The class is facilitated by a Parenting Educator and Breastfeeding Counselor.
This is a free, private group for the MIT community only.



$0.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate


- The Missing 4th Trimester
- The Calming Reflex
- The 5 S's
- The Cuddle Cure



$0.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate


There is an optional wrap-up and mini-calming practice from 1-1:15pm.
This is for MIT students only. Click here to register.



$0.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate


This 2 hour class covers many important aspects of breastfeeding such as:
- how does breastfeeding work
- advantages
- getting off to a good start (what to do in the early hours and days with breastfeeding)
- early days at home (support and trouble shooting)
- typical newborn and infant feeding patterns
- supplies and equipment (pumps, soothing supplies, nursing bras)
- positioning baby at breast (latch and positions)
- avoiding latch issues
- pumping and returning to work or school
- where to get help and more!
Cost covers 2 people (mom and support person).
Check with your health insurance provider to see if they will reimburse you for this class.



$40.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$40.00 Student/Spouse/Postdoc
$40.00 MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree


- We’ll practice feeding, diapering, holding, dressing, and getting our “pretend” model babies to sleep.
- You’ll learn about normal newborn behavior and discuss different ways to handle crying and sleep.
- We’ll also talk about going out and finding support and community.
Cost covers 2 people (mom and support person).



$30.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$30.00 Student/Spouse/Postdoc
$30.00 MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree


- The Missing 4th Trimester
- The Calming Reflex
- The 5 S's
- The Cuddle Cure



$0.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate


This 2 hour class covers many important aspects of breastfeeding such as:
- how does breastfeeding work
- advantages
- getting off to a good start (what to do in the early hours and days with breastfeeding)
- early days at home (support and trouble shooting)
- typical newborn and infant feeding patterns
- supplies and equipment (pumps, soothing supplies, nursing bras)
- positioning baby at breast (latch and positions)
- avoiding latch issues
- pumping and returning to work or school
- where to get help and more!
Cost covers 2 people (mom and support person).
Check with your health insurance provider to see if they will reimburse you for this class.



$40.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$40.00 Student/Spouse/Postdoc
$40.00 MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree


- We’ll practice feeding, diapering, holding, dressing, and getting our “pretend” model babies to sleep.
- You’ll learn about normal newborn behavior and discuss different ways to handle crying and sleep.
- We’ll also talk about going out and finding support and community.
Cost covers 2 people (mom and support person).



$30.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$30.00 Student/Spouse/Postdoc
$30.00 MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree


This 8-week virtual program teaches participants how to use their innate resources and abilities to respond more effectively to stress, pain and illness.
The program includes guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices, gentle stretching and mindful yoga, group dialogue and daily home assignments.
Research indicates that mindfulness practices can be highly effective in a wide variety of ways including lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms, greater energy and enthusiasm for life, and improved self-esteem.
Come join us to learn how to decrease your stress by applying mindfulness to your everyday life! The course runs for 90 minutes per class.
This class is being offered at a reduced rate. It will not run unless all spots are filled.
*No class on Monday, May 31, 2021 or Monday, July 5, 2021*



$85.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$85.00 Student/Spouse/Postdoc
$85.00 MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree


Category | Course ID | Course Number | Course name | Start Date Time | Location | Description | Instructors Name | Start Date | End Date | ||
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Mind/Live Classes/~ | 2583 | 0 | Noon Unwind | Class meets on Mondays - Thursdays from 12:00-12:15pm beginning on January 11 and ending on May 27, 2021. | Online Virtual |
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This live, 15-minute class is a combination of simple stretches to release tension in the body and guided meditation to mentally reset during the day. It will be offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to encourage taking lunch breaks. Attend as often as you wish, and feel free to join with your co-workers as an office self-care routine. Registration is ongoing. You can sign up at any time and participate in as many or as few classes as you wish. |
Susanna (Zan) Barry | 1/11/2021 | 5/27/2021 | |
Mind/Live Classes/~ | 2584 | 0 | 5PM Unwind | Class meets on Mondays - Thursdays from 5:00-5:20pm beginning on January 11 and ending on May 27, 2021. | Online Virtual |
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This live, 20-minute class is a combination of simple stretches to release tension in the body and guided meditation to release tension in the mind. It will be offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as a self-care routine. Attend as often as you wish. This class provides a transition from the workday to the evening and from “doing” mode to “being” mode. Registration is ongoing. You can sign up at any time and participate in as many or as few classes as you wish. |
Susanna (Zan) Barry | 1/11/2021 | 5/27/2021 | |
Body/Live Classes/Roll+Restore~ | 2626 | 0 | Roll+Restore | 4/2/2021 5:30 PM | Online Virtual |
$40.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$40.00 - Student/Spouse/Postdoc $40.00 - MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree |
Experience the immediate benefits of myofascial release with this simple and effective self-care practice. Learn specialized ball rolling techniques that help penetrate through layers of skin, fascia and muscle and massage into your high-tension areas. Each class includes guided exercises using the Roll Model therapy balls, breath work and stretching techniques specifically designed to ease overburdened muscles and encourage deep mind-body relaxation. Explore various muscle groups and needy body areas each week to eliminate strain and discomfort from sitting too long, working on screens and living with stress. You will find greater self-awareness, freedom and ease in your body. Put the power of self-massage into your own hands. All levels welcome! |
Nancy Bellantoni | 4/2/2021 | 4/30/2021 | |
Body/Live Classes/Yoga~Family Support/New Parents/Postpartum~ | 2631 | 0 | Family & Baby Yoga | 4/5/2021 1:00 PM | Online Virtual |
$32.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$32.00 - Student/Spouse/Postdoc $32.00 - MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree |
Family and baby yoga is a fun filled way to stretch out that new parent stress, rebuild strength and flexibility, and cultivate more serenity while bonding with baby! This class is a blend of traditional Kripalu Hatha Yoga and Itsy Bitsy Yoga for babies. Through yoga, parents and caregivers will learn ways to ease their babies digestive difficulties, support development, and promote sleep! This class is recommended for parents and caregivers with pre-crawling babies. |
Celeste LeMieux | 4/5/2021 | 4/26/2021 | |
Body/Live Classes/Qigong~ | 2632 | 0 | Qigong | 4/5/2021 7:00 PM | Online Virtual |
$24.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$24.00 - Student/Spouse/Postdoc $24.00 - MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree |
Yang Sheng "Life Nourishing" Qigong is an extremely powerful tool for bringing out ones natural human potential and optimal fitness. Physical health and mental well being are a direct result of the practice. The core of our training is 'Zhan Zhuang' (Standing Meditation). It is designed to activate 'Zheng Qi' (True or Proper Qi). The effects of this training are rapid with deep therapeutic results producing a unified and balanced 'mind, body and breath'. There will be no class on Monday, April 19, 2021. |
Jim Roselando | 4/5/2021 | 4/26/2021 | |
Family Support/New Parents/Postpartum~ | 2621 | 1 | Virtual New Parent Support Group | 4/13/2021 11:00 AM | Online Virtual |
$0.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
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Want to attend a parent group in your pajamas? Want to have the anonymity to ask a very personal question? Join other new parents to meet and discuss the enormous changes being a new parent brings. Find support and community on such issues as feeding/breastfeeding/pumping, sleep, post-partum challenges, physical changes, exhaustion and new identity/roles. This class mainly focuses on the birth parent's transitions and support, but spouses/partners are welcome to attend. The class is facilitated by a Parenting Educator and Breastfeeding Counselor. This is a free, private group for the MIT community only. |
Wendy Mackey-Kydd | 4/13/2021 | 4/13/2021 | |
Mind/Live Classes/~ | 2628 | 1 | Meditation for your Wellbeing | 4/14/2021 12:10 PM | Online Virtual |
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Community Wellness at MIT Medical offers drop-in meditation and relaxation sessions. Sit back and relax - no experience necessary. |
Dan Dietterich | 4/14/2021 | 4/14/2021 | |
Family Support/New Parents/Infant Soothing Techniques~ | 2581 | 0 | Happiest Baby on the Block - Infant Soothing Techniques | 4/17/2021 4:00 PM | Online Virtual |
$0.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
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New babies are such a blessing, but they can also bring with them sleepless nights, crying, and sometimes quite a bit of extra stress. Learn an approach to calm your baby in our Happiest Baby Class. New parents will learn step-by-step how to help babies sleep longer and how to soothe fussy infants. Class information includes
This class is open to all expecting parents, new parents of babies birth - 4 months, and other family members and caregivers.
This class is for the MIT community only. |
Jennifer Recklet-Tassi
Rachel Bigler |
4/17/2021 | 4/17/2021 | |
Speakers/Workshops/Live Classes/~ | 2663 | 1 | It's Okay Not to Be Okay | 4/20/2021 12:30 PM | Online Virtual |
Please register through the link in the class description
$0.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
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Join Zan Barry from Community Wellness and Sherri Crowley from Student Mental Health & Counseling for a workshop on coping with the lost opportunities and routines in the pandemic year. There is an optional wrap-up and mini-calming practice from 1-1:15pm. This is for MIT students only. Click here to register. |
Susanna (Zan) Barry | 4/20/2021 | 4/20/2021 | |
Family Support/New Parents/Getting Ready for Baby~ | 2551 | 1 | Getting Ready for Baby | 4/24/2021 10:30 AM | Online Virtual |
$30.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$30.00 - Student/Spouse/Postdoc $30.00 - MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree |
This class covers hands-on care of the newborn and very young infant.
Cost covers 2 people (mom and support person). |
Wendy Mackey-Kydd | 4/24/2021 | 4/24/2021 | |
Family Support/New Parents/Breastfeeding~ | 2550 | 1 | Breastfeeding | 4/24/2021 1:00 PM | Online Virtual |
$40.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$40.00 - Student/Spouse/Postdoc $40.00 - MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree |
This 2 hour class covers many important aspects of breastfeeding such as:
Cost covers 2 people (mom and support person). |
Wendy Mackey-Kydd | 4/24/2021 | 4/24/2021 | |
Family Support/New Parents/Getting Ready for Baby~ | 2649 | 1 | Getting Ready for Baby | 5/8/2021 10:30 AM | Online Virtual |
$30.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$30.00 - Student/Spouse/Postdoc $30.00 - MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree |
This class covers hands-on care of the newborn and very young infant.
Cost covers 2 people (mom and support person). |
Wendy Mackey-Kydd | 5/8/2021 | 5/8/2021 | |
Family Support/New Parents/Breastfeeding~ | 2645 | 1 | Breastfeeding | 5/8/2021 1:00 PM | Online Virtual |
$40.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$40.00 - Student/Spouse/Postdoc $40.00 - MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree |
This 2 hour class covers many important aspects of breastfeeding such as:
Cost covers 2 people (mom and support person). |
Wendy Mackey-Kydd | 5/8/2021 | 5/8/2021 | |
Family Support/New Parents/Infant Soothing Techniques~ | 2636 | 0 | Happiest Baby on the Block - Infant Soothing Techniques | 5/8/2021 4:00 PM | Online Virtual |
$0.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
|
New babies are such a blessing, but they can also bring with them sleepless nights, crying, and sometimes quite a bit of extra stress. Learn an approach to calm your baby in our Happiest Baby Class. New parents will learn step-by-step how to help babies sleep longer and how to soothe fussy infants. Class information includes
This class is open to all expecting parents, new parents of babies birth - 4 months, and other family members and caregivers.
This class is for the MIT community only. |
Jennifer Recklet-Tassi
Rachel Bigler |
5/8/2021 | 5/8/2021 | |
Mind/Live Classes/~ | 2630 | 0 | Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction | 5/10/2021 5:15 PM | Online Virtual |
$85.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$85.00 - Student/Spouse/Postdoc $85.00 - MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree |
This 8-week virtual program teaches participants how to use their innate resources and abilities to respond more effectively to stress, pain and illness. The program includes guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices, gentle stretching and mindful yoga, group dialogue and daily home assignments. Research indicates that mindfulness practices can be highly effective in a wide variety of ways including lasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms, greater energy and enthusiasm for life, and improved self-esteem. Come join us to learn how to decrease your stress by applying mindfulness to your everyday life! The course runs for 90 minutes per class. This class is being offered at a reduced rate. It will not run unless all spots are filled. *No class on Monday, May 31, 2021 or Monday, July 5, 2021* |
Ashley Norwood | 5/10/2021 | 7/12/2021 |