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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.
There will be no session on Institute holidays:
- Monday, January 18
- Monday, February 15
- Monday, April 19
There will be no session the week of March 22-25, 2021.
Dates:
Class meets on Mondays - Thursdays from 5:00-5:20pm beginning on January 11 and ending on May 27, 2021.
Pricing:
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
375 open seats left
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.
There will be no session on Institute holidays:
- Monday, January 18
- Monday, February 15
- Monday, April 19
There will be no session the week of March 22-25, 2021.
Dates:
Class meets on Mondays - Thursdays from 12:00-12:15pm beginning on January 11 and ending on May 27, 2021.
Pricing:
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
400 open seats left
Are your arms, wrists, and shoulders a little sore lately? Our Roll+Restore instructor, Nancy Bellantoni, has created an at-home video you can watch and follow along to at your convenience.
The video uses therapy balls and yoga blocks. You can purchase the balls here. Or you can substitute books for the blocks, and tennis balls for the balls.
You can watch the video directly here. Click the "read more" words and the video will appear.
These resources are intended for general informational purposes only. They should not be relied upon to suggest a course of treatment and should not be used in place of consultation with, or the advice of, a physician or other qualified care provider or therapist. You should not delay seeking medical advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider or therapist, and you should not disregard advice given by one of these professionals because of something you have read, heard, or seen on this website.
Dates:
This recording is available anytime.
Pricing:
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
100 open seats left
Click on the class title to view the video.
Watch this video of a 16-minute guided meditation. Community Wellness Instructor, Dan Dietterich, leads you in a meditation practice that is designed to help you ride the wave of experience. This meditation can help process feelings and emotions of an experience.
You can watch the video directly here. Click the "read more" words and the video will appear.
These resources are intended for general informational purposes only. They should not be relied upon to suggest a course of treatment and should not be used in place of consultation with, or the advice of, a physician or other qualified care provider or therapist. You should not delay seeking medical advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider or therapist, and you should not disregard advice given by one of these professionals because of something you have read, heard, or seen on this website.
Dates:
This recording is available anytime.
Pricing:
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
100 open seats left
Click on the class title to view the video.
Mindfulness meditation can be a powerful tool for coping with stress, anxiety, and depression - and the body is the first foundation of mindfulness. Join Ashley to learn how to use gentle stretching and the awareness of your body as a way to calm your mind.
Click "read more" to view the video here.
Dates:
This recording is available anytime.
Pricing:
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
100 open seats left
Click on the class title to view the video.
Community Wellness at MIT Medical offers drop-in meditation and relaxation sessions. View the recording of the May 2020 session. Sit back and relax — no experience necessary.
You can watch the video directly here. Click the "read more" words and the video will appear.
These resources are intended for general informational purposes only. They should not be relied upon to suggest a course of treatment and should not be used in place of consultation with, or the advice of, a physician or other qualified care provider or therapist. You should not delay seeking medical advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider or therapist, and you should not disregard advice given by one of these professionals because of something you have read, heard, or seen on this website.
Dates:
This recording is available anytime.
Pricing:
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
100 open seats left
Click on the class title to view the video.
Overcoming Uncertainty is a web series designed and created by Jake Livengood and Erik Pavesic from MIT's Career Advising & Professional Development to help students navigate different periods of uncertainty related to their careers.
In this episode, Jake and Erik interview Zan Barry regarding her encounters with uncertainty through her role as the Senior Program Manager, Community Wellness at MIT Medical. Zan shares her insight about how our sleep is disrupted during periods of uncertainty.
You can watch the video directly here. Click the "read more" words and the video will appear.
These resources are intended for general informational purposes only. They should not be relied upon to suggest a course of treatment and should not be used in place of consultation with, or the advice of, a physician or other qualified care provider or therapist. You should not delay seeking medical advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider or therapist, and you should not disregard advice given by one of these professionals because of something you have read, heard, or seen on this website.
Dates:
This recording is available anytime.
Pricing:
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
100 open seats left
Click on the class title to view the video.
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!
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.
**Snow Days: If the Institute is closed for a snow day, we will still plan to hold classes remotely.**
Starts:
3/1/2021
1:00 PM
Sessions:
5
Pricing:
$40.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$40.00 Student/Spouse/Postdoc
$40.00 MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
7 open seats left
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'.
**Snow Days: If the Institute is closed for a snow day, we will still plan to hold classes remotely.**
Starts:
3/1/2021
7:00 PM
Sessions:
5
Pricing:
$40.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$40.00 Student/Spouse/Postdoc
$40.00 MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
6 open seats left
Join Community Wellness instructor, Hadassah Segal, in her private practice for a variety of group exercise classes that you can take on your schedule.
Visit her website to see pricing and class dates. Late comers are welcomed at a pro-rated price. These classes are online and available on an ongoing basis.
Classes include Gentle Yoga, Core Awakening, and Movement Flow. Classes are open level, and beginners are welcome.
Dates:
These classes are available on an ongoing basis.
Pricing:
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
100 open seats left
Register by contacting:
Hadassah Segal
hadassahsegal.com/group-classes
Hadassah Segal
hadassahsegal.com/group-classes
Join Wendy Mackey-Kydd in her private practice for parental support. Having/adopting a child can be both exhilarating and extremely stressful.
Much joy accompanies this major life transition, but with that joy comes increased demands on the parent and potential physical, emotional and health related challenges. Seeking support can be time consuming and overwhelming to busy new parents. Relying on social media or acquaintances and even family can be a source of additional stress as information can be biased, outdated or even wrong/dangerous.
Parenting and Birth Education seeks to bridge the gap and provide current evidence based care suggestions, parent coaching, breastfeeding support and resources for continued support.
Wendy Mackey-Kydd, Parent and Birth Education owner, has over two decades of experience working with new parents both privately and with MIT, Lincoln Laboratory, and other organizations.
Through both group and individualized support (postpartum services for Mothers and Partners) and additionally connecting parents to personally tailored resources, Wendy will provide information, resources, and coaching for personal and parenting goals, and more.
Services include:
• Preparing for parenting/pregnancy
• Baby and Child care/development
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Healthy Pregnancy/Breastfeeding (choices)
• Getting Ready for the Birth
• Returning to Work-How to make it “Work”
• Breastfeeding While Working (Pumping, Gear etc.)
• Emotional changes and Red Flags (Postpartum Mood Disorders)
• Positive Self Care
• Finding Support (last minute childcare, Postpartum Doulas, Lactation, Perineal Support, Emotional Support etc)
• Creating a Support System
Parent Coaching:
• Breastfeeding support (and how to make it work at work!)
• Parent resources in the first year and going forward
• WellCoaching - coaching for parents to set and meet their health and parenting goal
• Sleep options - Science Based - How to get more sleep and what is Normal Infant/Child sleep
Fees:
• First 20 minute session: Free!
• Packages available: 30 or 60 minute sessions
• Pay through Venmo or PayPal.
• MIT Community member discounts available, mention you found her services through Community Wellness at MIT Medical.
Weekly Parent Support Group with Wendy:
Parent support for all expectant, adoptive, foster, new and first year parents. Come join Parent and Birth Education each week and find community and friendship and get your parenting and breastfeeding/feeding, development and other questions answered. This class meets weekly. New members welcome!
Parent support for all expectant, adoptive, foster, new and first year parents. Come join Parent and Birth Education each week and find community and friendship and get your parenting and breastfeeding/feeding, development and other questions answered. This class meets weekly. New members welcome!
Dates:
Contact Wendy for more information including dates, times, and cost.
Pricing:
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
100 open seats left
Register by contacting:
Wendy Mackey-Kydd
wendymackeykydd@gmail.com
Wendy Mackey-Kydd
wendymackeykydd@gmail.com
Join Community Wellness instructor, Celeste LeMieux, in her private practice for prenatal yoga.
Prenatal yoga is an ideal way for pregnant women to alleviate pregnancy discomforts, prepare for childbirth both mentally and physically, and to create community with other mothers to be! Let Celeste, an expert prenatal yoga teacher and doula, support you weekly on your journey to motherhood!
Cost is a suggested donation of $10-$20 per class or $40-$80 per 4 classes.
Registration is open and ongoing throughout the fall. Drop ins welcome!
Contact Celeste directly to register and receive Zoom link and payment information at dancerceleste@gmail.com.
Dates:
Contact Celeste for more information including dates, times, and cost.
Pricing:
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
100 open seats left
Register by contacting:
Celeste LeMieux
dancerceleste@gmail.com
Celeste LeMieux
dancerceleste@gmail.com
Inspired by ballet, yoga, tai chi and physiotherapy, Essentrics is a unique exercise program that honors the body’s natural design. It is an intelligent movement form that understands how to mindfully work with the body’s neuromuscular system, and works to rebalance each joint to help increase range of motion, and flexibility. It has many benefits, including improved posture, increased muscle strength, decreased muscle tension and relief from chronic aches and pains.
Essentrics is ideal for anyone looking for a safe, effective, alignment-based exercise program, and for individuals looking to complement other activities, such as running, biking, and weight training.Essentrics Stretch & Tone is a moderately-paced class that emphasizes toning and flexibility. It is ideal for beginners and non-beginners who are active, healthy and fully mobile. An eclectic music playlist accompanies each workout, creating a fun, positive environment.
Essentrics is ideal for anyone looking for a safe, effective, alignment-based exercise program, and for individuals looking to complement other activities, such as running, biking, and weight training.Essentrics Stretch & Tone is a moderately-paced class that emphasizes toning and flexibility. It is ideal for beginners and non-beginners who are active, healthy and fully mobile. An eclectic music playlist accompanies each workout, creating a fun, positive environment.
You'll leave this one-hour class feeling more pliable, energized, elongated and strong!
**Snow Days: If the Institute is closed for a snow day, we will still plan to hold classes remotely.**
Starts:
3/3/2021
12:00 PM
Sessions:
5
Pricing:
$40.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$40.00 Student/Spouse/Postdoc
$40.00 MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
Closed
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.
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!
**Snow Days: If the Institute is closed for a snow day, we will still plan to hold classes remotely.**
Starts:
3/5/2021
5:30 PM
Sessions:
4
Pricing:
$32.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$32.00 Student/Spouse/Postdoc
$32.00 MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
84 open seats left
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.
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.
**Snow Days: If the Institute is closed for a snow day, we will still plan to hold classes remotely.**
Starts:
3/9/2021
11:00 AM
Session:
1
Pricing:
$0.00 Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
Location:
Online Virtual
Status:
15 open seats left
| Category | Course ID | Course Number | Course name | Start Date Time | Location | Description | Instructors Name | Start Date | End Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|
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. There will be no session on Institute holidays:
There will be no session the week of March 22-25, 2021. |
Susanna (Zan) Barry | 1/11/2021 | 5/27/2021 | |
| 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 |
|
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. There will be no session on Institute holidays:
There will be no session the week of March 22-25, 2021. |
Susanna (Zan) Barry | 1/11/2021 | 5/27/2021 | |
| Body/Recordings/~ | 2556 | 2400 | Live Better in your Body | This recording is available anytime. | Online Virtual |
Click on the class title to view the video.
|
Are your arms, wrists, and shoulders a little sore lately? Our Roll+Restore instructor, Nancy Bellantoni, has created an at-home video you can watch and follow along to at your convenience. The video uses therapy balls and yoga blocks. You can purchase the balls here. Or you can substitute books for the blocks, and tennis balls for the balls. You can watch the video directly here. Click the "read more" words and the video will appear.
These resources are intended for general informational purposes only. They should not be relied upon to suggest a course of treatment and should not be used in place of consultation with, or the advice of, a physician or other qualified care provider or therapist. You should not delay seeking medical advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider or therapist, and you should not disregard advice given by one of these professionals because of something you have read, heard, or seen on this website. |
Nancy Bellantoni | 2/26/2021 | 7/31/2022 | |
| Mind/Recordings/~ | 2563 | 2445 | Riding the Wave: a Meditation Video | This recording is available anytime. | Online Virtual |
Click on the class title to view the video.
|
Watch this video of a 16-minute guided meditation. Community Wellness Instructor, Dan Dietterich, leads you in a meditation practice that is designed to help you ride the wave of experience. This meditation can help process feelings and emotions of an experience.
You can watch the video directly here. Click the "read more" words and the video will appear. These resources are intended for general informational purposes only. They should not be relied upon to suggest a course of treatment and should not be used in place of consultation with, or the advice of, a physician or other qualified care provider or therapist. You should not delay seeking medical advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider or therapist, and you should not disregard advice given by one of these professionals because of something you have read, heard, or seen on this website. |
Dan Dietterich | 2/26/2021 | 12/31/2021 | |
| Body/Recordings/~Mind/Recordings/~ | 2558 | 2449 | Gentle Stretching Meditation | This recording is available anytime. | Online Virtual |
Click on the class title to view the video.
|
Mindfulness meditation can be a powerful tool for coping with stress, anxiety, and depression - and the body is the first foundation of mindfulness. Join Ashley to learn how to use gentle stretching and the awareness of your body as a way to calm your mind. Click "read more" to view the video here. |
Ashley Norwood | 2/26/2021 | 12/31/2021 | |
| Mind/Recordings/~ | 2561 | 2449 | Meditation for Your Wellbeing - a class recording from May 2020 | This recording is available anytime. | Online Virtual |
Click on the class title to view the video.
|
Community Wellness at MIT Medical offers drop-in meditation and relaxation sessions. View the recording of the May 2020 session. Sit back and relax — no experience necessary. You can watch the video directly here. Click the "read more" words and the video will appear.
These resources are intended for general informational purposes only. They should not be relied upon to suggest a course of treatment and should not be used in place of consultation with, or the advice of, a physician or other qualified care provider or therapist. You should not delay seeking medical advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider or therapist, and you should not disregard advice given by one of these professionals because of something you have read, heard, or seen on this website. |
Dan Dietterich | 2/26/2021 | 12/31/2021 | |
| Mind/Recordings/~ | 2560 | 2451 | Overcoming Uncertainty with Zan Barry | This recording is available anytime. | Online Virtual |
Click on the class title to view the video.
|
Overcoming Uncertainty is a web series designed and created by Jake Livengood and Erik Pavesic from MIT's Career Advising & Professional Development to help students navigate different periods of uncertainty related to their careers.
In this episode, Jake and Erik interview Zan Barry regarding her encounters with uncertainty through her role as the Senior Program Manager, Community Wellness at MIT Medical. Zan shares her insight about how our sleep is disrupted during periods of uncertainty.
You can watch the video directly here. Click the "read more" words and the video will appear. These resources are intended for general informational purposes only. They should not be relied upon to suggest a course of treatment and should not be used in place of consultation with, or the advice of, a physician or other qualified care provider or therapist. You should not delay seeking medical advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider or therapist, and you should not disregard advice given by one of these professionals because of something you have read, heard, or seen on this website. |
Susanna (Zan) Barry | 2/26/2021 | 12/31/2021 | |
| Body/Live Classes/Yoga~Family Support/New Parents/Postpartum~ | 2603 | 0 | Family & Baby Yoga | 3/1/2021 1:00 PM | Online Virtual |
$40.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$40.00 - Student/Spouse/Postdoc $40.00 - 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. **Snow Days: If the Institute is closed for a snow day, we will still plan to hold classes remotely.** |
Celeste LeMieux | 3/1/2021 | 3/29/2021 | |
| Body/Live Classes/Qigong~ | 2604 | 0 | Qigong | 3/1/2021 7:00 PM | Online Virtual |
$40.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$40.00 - Student/Spouse/Postdoc $40.00 - 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'. **Snow Days: If the Institute is closed for a snow day, we will still plan to hold classes remotely.** |
Jim Roselando | 3/1/2021 | 3/29/2021 | |
| Body/Other Local Resources/~ | 2568 | 2500 | Group exercise class with Hadassah Segal | These classes are available on an ongoing basis. | Online Virtual |
Register by contacting:
Hadassah Segal hadassahsegal.com/group-classes |
Join Community Wellness instructor, Hadassah Segal, in her private practice for a variety of group exercise classes that you can take on your schedule. Visit her website to see pricing and class dates. Late comers are welcomed at a pro-rated price. These classes are online and available on an ongoing basis. Classes include Gentle Yoga, Core Awakening, and Movement Flow. Classes are open level, and beginners are welcome. |
Hadassah Segal | 3/1/2021 | 6/30/2021 | |
| Family Support/Other Local Resources/~ | 2565 | 2500 | Parent Support Services with Wendy Mackey-Kydd | Contact Wendy for more information including dates, times, and cost. | Online Virtual |
Register by contacting:
Wendy Mackey-Kydd wendymackeykydd@gmail.com |
Join Wendy Mackey-Kydd in her private practice for parental support. Having/adopting a child can be both exhilarating and extremely stressful.
Much joy accompanies this major life transition, but with that joy comes increased demands on the parent and potential physical, emotional and health related challenges. Seeking support can be time consuming and overwhelming to busy new parents. Relying on social media or acquaintances and even family can be a source of additional stress as information can be biased, outdated or even wrong/dangerous. Parenting and Birth Education seeks to bridge the gap and provide current evidence based care suggestions, parent coaching, breastfeeding support and resources for continued support. Wendy Mackey-Kydd, Parent and Birth Education owner, has over two decades of experience working with new parents both privately and with MIT, Lincoln Laboratory, and other organizations. Through both group and individualized support (postpartum services for Mothers and Partners) and additionally connecting parents to personally tailored resources, Wendy will provide information, resources, and coaching for personal and parenting goals, and more. Services include: • Preparing for parenting/pregnancy • Baby and Child care/development • Maternity/Paternity Leave • Healthy Pregnancy/Breastfeeding (choices) • Getting Ready for the Birth • Returning to Work-How to make it “Work” • Breastfeeding While Working (Pumping, Gear etc.) • Emotional changes and Red Flags (Postpartum Mood Disorders) • Positive Self Care • Finding Support (last minute childcare, Postpartum Doulas, Lactation, Perineal Support, Emotional Support etc) • Creating a Support System Parent Coaching: • Breastfeeding support (and how to make it work at work!) • Parent resources in the first year and going forward • WellCoaching - coaching for parents to set and meet their health and parenting goal • Sleep options - Science Based - How to get more sleep and what is Normal Infant/Child sleep Fees: • First 20 minute session: Free! • Packages available: 30 or 60 minute sessions • Pay through Venmo or PayPal. • MIT Community member discounts available, mention you found her services through Community Wellness at MIT Medical. Weekly Parent Support Group with Wendy: Parent support for all expectant, adoptive, foster, new and first year parents. Come join Parent and Birth Education each week and find community and friendship and get your parenting and breastfeeding/feeding, development and other questions answered. This class meets weekly. New members welcome! |
Wendy Mackey-Kydd | 3/1/2021 | 12/31/2021 | |
| Family Support/Other Local Resources/~ | 2564 | 2500 | Prenatal Yoga with Celeste LeMieux | Contact Celeste for more information including dates, times, and cost. | Online Virtual |
Register by contacting:
Celeste LeMieux dancerceleste@gmail.com |
Join Community Wellness instructor, Celeste LeMieux, in her private practice for prenatal yoga. Prenatal yoga is an ideal way for pregnant women to alleviate pregnancy discomforts, prepare for childbirth both mentally and physically, and to create community with other mothers to be! Let Celeste, an expert prenatal yoga teacher and doula, support you weekly on your journey to motherhood!
Cost is a suggested donation of $10-$20 per class or $40-$80 per 4 classes.
Registration is open and ongoing throughout the fall. Drop ins welcome! Contact Celeste directly to register and receive Zoom link and payment information at dancerceleste@gmail.com. |
Celeste LeMieux | 3/1/2021 | 6/30/2021 | |
| Body/Live Classes/Essentrics~ | 2598 | 0 | Essentrics Stretch and Tone | 3/3/2021 12:00 PM | Online Virtual |
$40.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$40.00 - Student/Spouse/Postdoc $40.00 - MIT Traditional Health Plan/Retiree |
Inspired by ballet, yoga, tai chi and physiotherapy, Essentrics is a unique exercise program that honors the body’s natural design. It is an intelligent movement form that understands how to mindfully work with the body’s neuromuscular system, and works to rebalance each joint to help increase range of motion, and flexibility. It has many benefits, including improved posture, increased muscle strength, decreased muscle tension and relief from chronic aches and pains. Essentrics is ideal for anyone looking for a safe, effective, alignment-based exercise program, and for individuals looking to complement other activities, such as running, biking, and weight training.Essentrics Stretch & Tone is a moderately-paced class that emphasizes toning and flexibility. It is ideal for beginners and non-beginners who are active, healthy and fully mobile. An eclectic music playlist accompanies each workout, creating a fun, positive environment. You'll leave this one-hour class feeling more pliable, energized, elongated and strong! **Snow Days: If the Institute is closed for a snow day, we will still plan to hold classes remotely.** |
Severina Gates | 3/3/2021 | 3/31/2021 | |
| Body/Live Classes/Roll+Restore~ | 2594 | 0 | Roll+Restore | 3/5/2021 5:30 PM | Online Virtual |
$32.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
$32.00 - Student/Spouse/Postdoc $32.00 - 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! **Snow Days: If the Institute is closed for a snow day, we will still plan to hold classes remotely.** |
Nancy Bellantoni | 3/5/2021 | 3/26/2021 | |
| Family Support/New Parents/Postpartum~ | 2619 | 1 | Virtual New Parent Support Group | 3/9/2021 11:00 AM | Online Virtual |
$0.00 - Employee/Spouse/Affiliate
|
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. |
Wendy Mackey-Kydd | 3/9/2021 | 3/9/2021 |
