MIT SA+P has made their Wellness Program completely virtual, and beginning Friday, March 20 will be available to the Media Lab community. See class schedule and Zoom links below for opportunities to connect, relieve stress, and breathe together.
Yoga + Mindfulness (Iyengar Yoga)
Iyengar yoga is Hatha yoga as taught by BKS Iyengar and develops strength, coordination, and flexibility of the body and mind. Participants learn how to use their embodiment as an anchor—a way to find peace and inner strength during busy and difficult times. Every class is different with a unique sequence based on the theme of the class and the needs of the students. Using physical alignment as a starting point, Iyengar yoga encourages the spread of intelligence throughout the body, the growth of self-awareness, and uses asana as a form of meditation. **You will need to have a mat and some sort of belt/strap.
- Fridays | 12:30pm - 1:30pm - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJEsf-2qqDMji4SE-YgYZ8EPPFzzcKNOZA
- Tuesdays | 5:30pm - 6:45pm - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/v5Qof-yqrDMpqV-oU8Wr4RZ_suUHVulWjQ
Mindfulness Meditation Drop-In Sessions
Sessions will be led in the tradition of Insight (vipassana) meditation, including practices from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course. Each session will be 30 minutes long, but participants are welcome to join in for any portion of the session they are able to attend.
- Sunday Nights | 9:30pm - 10pm - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uJEqceGrpzsupi58VDyavvGs3AHp1JIwuw
- Monday Mornings | 9am - 9:30am - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZUodOmvrzMrp7axBQCFt23-U8BdR59VvA
- Monday Nights | 9:30pm - 10pm - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vpwlcuqurj8oJJ66YYMmJm0wsBsENKocCw
- Wednesday Mornings | 9am - 9:30am - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uJctdu-tqz4sE-dyRwuI1e9ha8qd3947bw
4-Week Course: Mindfulness Meditation for Stress and Anxiety (registration required)
A mindfulness meditation practice helps you develop the ability to be to be fully attentive to the present moment, reducing the amount of time you spend worrying about the future or ruminating over the past. This 4-week course gives participants the structure and healthy accountability needed to develop a consistent, reliable practice. Each week you will learn new skills designed to help manage your stress and enrich your life. Please check your calendar and make sure you can attend all 4 sessions. Registration is required as space is limited.
Register here: http://signup.mit.edu/946485289
Thursdays | 7:30pm - 8:45pm on 3/26/20, 4/2/20, 4/9/20, and 4/16/20
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vJMlf-2sqTwu47-nAfg6R1B6h-TX5mlhYQ
A note from Ashley:
Most of us are reeling from the tremendous amount of change and uncertainty we’re experiencing—please extend yourself a good dose of self-compassion and patience from me! The practices of mindfulness meditation and yoga can be incredibly helpful as we settle into this new reality. I am so thankful for my teachers and the teachings that make it possible to feel anchored and calm in the midst of the chaos—and I am incredibly grateful for the ongoing opportunity to share those teachings with all of you. Keep in mind the research that shows how these practices improve the quality of sleep and bolster the immune system too!
Please let Ashley know if you have any questions about these on-line offerings. Stay well everyone!