This live, virtual 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 is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help provide an evening transition from “doing” mode to “being” mode. Register for free anytime this fall, attend as often as you wish, and feel free to invite others to register as a self-care routine.

NO CLASS on Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 24, 2022

This live, virtual 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 is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays to encourage taking a break midday. Register for free anytime, attend as often as you wish, and feel free to invite others to register as a self-care routine.

NO CLASS on Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 24, 2022

• Alleviate pregnancy related discomfort.
• Gently stretch and strengthen your body while making space for your baby.
• Bond more deeply with your baby.
• Prepare for labor and birth in an embodied way.
• Connect and create community with other women who are also becoming mothers.

The How Not to Burn Out workshop helps participants to recognize the signs of stress-related burnout and practice techniques for preventing and minimizing burnout. This workshop is geared toward the student semester-long experience, but employees may find the material useful for managing workload. All are welcome to attend.

Please feel free to join the workshop with camera off and microphone muted if you have limited privacy.

• Start the Semester Strong Part I: Performance Strategies — 9/20/22
• Start the Semester Strong Part II: Motivation and Focus Tips — 9/27/22
• Hack Your Sleep: The Science of How to Sleep Well — 10/25/22

Many people think gentle yoga is too easy and not an effective form of fitness. Think again! You can practice yoga in ways that are both active and gentle at the same time.

Come enjoy the many known benefits of yoga through:

• the practice of active yet gentle, rhythmic movement
• held yoga poses and vinyasa flow (moving from pose to pose via the breath)
  
• pranayam (breath work)
• relaxation and meditation
  

In this well-rounded class, Celeste LeMieux, 500 hr certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, provides clear instructions and modifications, making it accessible and beneficial to practitioners of all ages and stages of yoga practice and life.

You will leave class feeling both stretched and strengthened while also feeling more calm and relaxed. This class is the perfect mid-week reset for body and mind. Come see how less really can be more!

All levels welcome! This is a movement class and workout attire is strongly encouraged.

Props for the class include:

• Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls (modification: two tennis balls in a sock or a mesh bag)
• A Coregeous Ball (modification: an inflatable ball with a 22" round circumference)
• Two Yoga Blocks (modification: thick books)
• A Strap (modification: a cloth belt or towel)

The class is facilitated by a Parenting Educator and Breastfeeding Counselor.

This is a free, private group for the MIT community only.

The Hack Your Sleep workshop helps participants get their sleep on track during a busy semester with simple, effective hacks. This workshop is geared toward the student semester-long experience, but employees may find the material useful for managing workload. All are welcome to attend.

Please feel free to join the workshop with camera off and microphone muted if you have limited privacy.

• Start the Semester Strong Part I: Performance Strategies — 9/20/22
• Start the Semester Strong Part II: Motivation and Focus Tips — 9/27/22
• How Not to Burn Out — 10/4/22

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).