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.

All levels welcome!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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*