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!

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based class.

How do you intend to grow in 2024? This group coaching course provides structure and support for your personal and health goals. You will be guided through the process of setting goals, as you develop the skills and strategies to achieve your goals. Each session will provide evidence-based techniques, group discussion, and a plan of action to help you grow.

Please participate in all three sessions with camera and mic on to get the most out of the class. Space is limited.

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a free class for the entire MIT community.

Buddhist Meditation IAP

RSVP HERE

Dates: January 19 - 21 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Location: SPXCE Room (W31-110)

There will be 3 drop-in sessions each day for 3 different meditation traditions.

Mind (9:30-11:00 AM): Vipassana meditation - Learn how to focus through contemplative meditation

Hand (1:30-3:00 PM): Yogic meditation - Learn to prepare the body for meditation focused on bodily harmony

Heart (5:00-6:30 PM): Metta meditation - Learn to spread love with mantras intended to open the heart <3

Some of the guest meditation leaders are listed below!  Tea will be served.

• Ven. Dorjey Dolma (Tibetan)
• Ven. Deung Myoung Sunim (Korean)
• Ven. Tenzin Gyurmey (Tibetan)
• Ven. Nedagamuwe Samitha Thero (Bhante Samitha) (Sri Lankan)
• Saly Sirothphiphat (Thai)
• Prahlad Iyengar (Hindu)
• Dr. Santoshkumar Raut (Indian Buddhist)
• Kyle Saisakorn Sandberg HDS MDiv student with IMS experiences

Join us for a special four-part workshop on the Yoga Sutras, a collection of ancient teachings providing guidance for holistic well-being of the body, mind, and spirit.

In this workshop, you'll explore the rich philosophy and practices of the Yoga Sutras and learn how to integrate these teachings into your daily life. Whether you're new to yoga and spirituality or an experienced practitioner, this workshop aims to offer valuable insights and practices to support your overall well-being. We invite you to participate in this unique opportunity for learning and personal growth.

The workshop will be facilitated by HG Sadananda Dasa, the MIT Vaishnava Hindu Chaplain, who has been practicing bhakti yoga for over 14 years and is a monk in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. As a disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, HG Sadananda Dasa brings extensive background and experience in yoga and spirituality, making this workshop a valuable experience for all participants.

Workshop Dates: Thursday, Jan 11, 18, 25 & Feb 1, 2024

Availability is limited, so please register at the earliest using this link: tinyurl.com/iapmityogasutras 

What is CERT?
CERT training covers basic skills that are important to know in a disaster when emergency services are not available. With training and practice, and by working as a team, you will be able to protect yourself and maximize your capability to help for the greatest number of people after a disaster.

CERT Training Covers:

• Disaster Preparation
• Emergency Operations Organizational Structure
• Disaster Medical Operations
• Disaster Psychology
• Fire Safety
• Light Search and Rescue
• Terrorism and CERT Response

At the conclusion of the 20 hours of training, scheduled in eight class sessions, most of them in-person, a new MIT CERT member will be active to participate in emergency response and large-scale activities hosted on campus as a part of MIT's emergency operations.

Techniques such as meditation, rooted in ancient contemplative practices, have emerged as powerful tools that may be able to support well-being, focus, memory, among other benefits.  Research suggests that regular meditation practice may also contribute to improvements in emotional processing.  Numerous studies have explored the neurobiological effects of meditation, revealing changes in brain structure and function associated with increased attention, emotional regulation, and stress resilience.

This class, Introduction to Meditation, uses the simplicity and mindfulness approach of Zen meditation, or "Zazen," as a springboard for meditation practice. This practice invites students to sit in stillness, focusing on breath to cultivate awareness of the present moment. 

Unlike some forms of meditation, Zen emphasizes direct experience and experimenting over an intellectual approach. Through disciplined sitting and guided meditation, individuals are encouraged inward, to explore the innate clarity and tranquility that resides within.

On Fridays we will be joined in person by Nancy Hathaway, a Senior Dharma teacher in the Zen tradition who will lead talks and answer questions.

In addition, an optional silent 1/2 day retreat at the Cambridge Zen Center in Central Square will be offered on a date to be determined.

Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1NX4zqIqOFwxH4yAaNlatZZWJF0SAyXqyhXX-P7ltTDypZw/viewform?usp=pp_url

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.

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based class.

Kyudo, Japanese archery, means the "way of the bow" and was considered the highest discipline of Japanese samurai. Kyudo is based on standing Zen meditation used by Zen Buddhist monks as a means of cultivating self-awareness. Beginners will receive instruction in the basic form of kyudo. Training will take place on the first day (1/13), followed by actual shooting on the second day (1/14) by members of Byakko Kyudo. People are required to come on Saturday to be trained in order to shoot on Sunday. Open to MIT only. Advance sign-up required by January 9 | Limited space | $20 fee for instruction

Do you enjoy being outdoors but don't know what to do when the temperature drops? Do you live for summer but suffer in winter? Are you cooped up from November to March? Don't hide from the cold — celebrate winter! During IAP, participate in MIT Outing Club's Winter School, where you can have fun learning skills like winter hiking and backpacking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing and more! Winter School is MITOC's crash course in cold weather activities.

The lecture schedule is as follows:

• Mandatory 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 9 MIT room Room 10-250.
• Mandatory 7pm-9pm Thursday January 11 MIT room Room 10-250.
• 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 16 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Thursday January 18 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 23 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Thursday January 25 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 30 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Thursday February 1 MIT room Room 6-120.

Winter School is an annual IAP course presented by the members of MITOC. Its goal is to teach the skills one needs to enjoy outdoor sports in the winter. During the month of January, participants attend lectures every Tuesday and Thursday evening and spend time outdoors during the weekends. Trips are offered at various levels of intensity and include hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, back-country skiing, ice climbing, winter camping, orienteering, and mountaineering.

For more information on how to sign up and participate, please visit the MIT Outing Club website: https://mitoc.mit.edu/events/winter-school. 

Photo Credit:  Emily Joy Sotomayor

Do you enjoy being outdoors but don't know what to do when the temperature drops? Do you live for summer but suffer in winter? Are you cooped up from November to March? Don't hide from the cold — celebrate winter! During IAP, participate in MIT Outing Club's Winter School, where you can have fun learning skills like winter hiking and backpacking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing and more! Winter School is MITOC's crash course in cold weather activities.

The lecture schedule is as follows:

• Mandatory 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 9 MIT room Room 10-250.
• Mandatory 7pm-9pm Thursday January 11 MIT room Room 10-250.
• 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 16 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Thursday January 18 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 23 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Thursday January 25 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 30 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Thursday February 1 MIT room Room 6-120.

Winter School is an annual IAP course presented by the members of MITOC. Its goal is to teach the skills one needs to enjoy outdoor sports in the winter. During the month of January, participants attend lectures every Tuesday and Thursday evening and spend time outdoors during the weekends. Trips are offered at various levels of intensity and include hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, back-country skiing, ice climbing, winter camping, orienteering, and mountaineering.

For more information on how to sign up and participate, please visit the MIT Outing Club website: https://mitoc.mit.edu/events/winter-school. 

Photo Credit:  Emily Joy Sotomayor

January 8 – 31, 2024
Mondays-Thursdays from 6-9 pm over Zoom

Our application for the 2024 IAP Medical Interpreting Course is now open.

This 4-week IAP course will train multilingual MIT students and alumni in core principles, standards of practice, ethics, and medical terminology. Participants will be qualified to work or volunteer as interpreters in healthcare settings upon completion of the 40-hour course. 

• Classes Monday-Thursday from 6-9 pm over Zoom from Monday, January 8 – Wednesday, January 31, 2024. No class on January 15 (MLK Day).

• Attendance is mandatory and is required to earn a certificate of completion, which will qualify you to apply for national certification exams.

• You must be fluent in both English and at least one other language. Language coaches will assist with the most common target languages.

• Training will include interpreter skills, anatomy & physiology, and the glossaries needed to prepare for the national certification exam.

• Offered by CAPD’s Prehealth Advising Office and MIT ActLingual. Class facilitated by UMass Chan Medical School. The Office of the Vice Chancellor has subsidized the $950 cost per participant to make the class free for MIT students.

• Enrollment limit: 30 participants. Application deadline: November 30, 2023.

• Email prehealth@mit.edu with any questions.

This yoga practice provides the opportunity to relax and de-stress as well as to stretch, strengthen, and balance your body. The practice begins with a meditative centering followed by warm-ups, a posture flow, and a restful final relaxation. We conclude with a closing and some time for connecting with your fellow yogis.

The yoga postures are led at a moderate intensity. Lower intensity modifications are always offered and there is absolutely no obligation to do any posture. The goal is to make the class accessible to beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Listening to your body is the key to safety, especially in this online format.

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based class.

Join MIT’s Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) and Prehealth Advising for the opportunity to explore the exciting world of clinical research and learn about the engaging studies our partner research labs are conducting in the CCTR’s facilities through interactive demos. From the exploration of biomarkers in chronic illnesses, to gait analyses for low-cost prosthetics designs, to Phase IV drug studies, the CCTR supports a wide variety of human subject study needs that we can’t wait to share with you.

The Motion Capture Suite & Device Workshop will include:

1. Interactive Demonstrations: Walk through all steps of running a study in the Motion Capture Suite, including calibration, participant prep and instrumentation, and data collection. Observe the real-time rapid-prototyping of a custom research device in the Device Workshop through 3D-scanning and 3D-printing.

https://cctr.mit.edu/what-we-offer/motion-capture-suite

https://cctr.mit.edu/what-we-offer/device-workshop

2. Informative Tour: Explore the Motion Capture Suite, Device Workshop, and other relevant spaces.

Who Should Attend: Students, researchers, and members of the MIT community interested in learning more about the clinical research capacities on MIT’s campus. Geared towards those wanting to explore and get involved in clinical research, including students considering pre-med, current medical or graduate students, and anyone interested in clinical research and translational healthcare technologies.

To register for this event, please email arosser@mit.edu, samyoung@mit.edu if you would like to attend.  

Availaibility is limited, and spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis

Contact Information: For inquiries, please contact Samantha Young (samyoung@mit.edu) or Akunna Rosser (arosser@mit.edu).

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 as a drop-in session to encourage taking a midday break. Register for free anytime and attend as often as you wish. Feel free to invite others to register as part of a stress-reduction routine.

Yang Sheng "Life Nourishing" Qigong is an extremely powerful tool for bringing out one's natural human potential and optimal fitness. Physical health and mental well being are a direct result of the practice.

Using Roll Model therapy balls*, stretching and breathing techniques, this session will help you navigate the new year with ease. Give yourself a deep tissue massage from the soles of your feet to the crown of your head, from the surface of your skin to your deep fascia.

Learn effective ways to unwind shoulder, neck and back tension, find more energy and create inner calm. We will close with a guided breath meditation and find a state of deep, conscious relaxation. You will leave feeling refreshed in body, mind and spirit… ready for anything 2024 might send your way. Well… almost anything!

• Self-care first
• Flow with your breath, roll out your tension
• Turn on your off switch

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based workshop.

*Registration includes a pair of Roll Model therapy balls. You will receive them as you arrive for the workshop.

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

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based class.

In order to prepare for sleep, the body, breath, and mind all need to downshift. There are several ways that gentle yoga stretches and relaxation can support the sleep process.

This workshop will include an overview of why yoga can be helpful and a demonstration of three gentle yoga poses for sleep, which can be done in a small space using a chair. It will finish with a deep relaxation technique. Feel free to participate or watch the demonstration.

Wear comfortable clothing and have a chair available. A firm pillow and a blanket or mat for lying down on the floor are also helpful. No previous experience needed.

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This workshop is free and open to the entire MIT community.

A martial art known for its many health benefits, tai chi is a moving study in meditation.

Designed for small spaces, this class covers fundamental tai chi skills including postures, hand, and footwork. A short Yang style tai chi form will be taught.

Special clothing is not necessary, but athletic shoes and loose fitting pants are recommended.

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based class.

3 Sessions:  JAN 30, JAN 31, FEB 1, from 10am-12pm, all in 5-233

Instructor: Nicholas Collura, Director of the MIT Radius Program and TNE Certified Teacher 

What are the neurobiological foundations of human personality?

How do I communicate with family members, peers, and partners who seem so different from me?

And what about my own personality: Am I held captive by fear, shame, anger? Stuck in my head, in my feelings, in my need for control? 

This dynamic and entertaining three-part workshop will consider these questions through the lens of the Enneagram, an inventory of nine fundamental personality structures

Are you a current MIT student (grad or undergrad) interested in joining the wrestling team?

The MIT wrestling team is actively recruiting for our men’s and women’s teams for IAP/spring 2024 practices and competitions--no experience required!

Starting January 8th, the MIT wrestling club will be holding practices throughout IAP and into the spring semester every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday night (5:30-7:00 PM) in the duPont wrestling room.

Come be part of a winning tradition and see if you have what it takes to be an all-American wrestler!

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 as a drop-in session to encourage taking a midday break. Register for free anytime and attend as often as you wish. Feel free to invite others to register as part of a stress-reduction routine.

A martial art known for its many health benefits, tai chi is a moving study in meditation.

Designed for small spaces, this class covers fundamental tai chi skills including postures, hand, and footwork. A short Yang style tai chi form will be taught.

Special clothing is not necessary, but athletic shoes and loose fitting pants are recommended.

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based class.

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!

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based class.

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

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based class.

January 8 – 31, 2024
Mondays-Thursdays from 6-9 pm over Zoom

Our application for the 2024 IAP Medical Interpreting Course is now open.

This 4-week IAP course will train multilingual MIT students and alumni in core principles, standards of practice, ethics, and medical terminology. Participants will be qualified to work or volunteer as interpreters in healthcare settings upon completion of the 40-hour course. 

• Classes Monday-Thursday from 6-9 pm over Zoom from Monday, January 8 – Wednesday, January 31, 2024. No class on January 15 (MLK Day).

• Attendance is mandatory and is required to earn a certificate of completion, which will qualify you to apply for national certification exams.

• You must be fluent in both English and at least one other language. Language coaches will assist with the most common target languages.

• Training will include interpreter skills, anatomy & physiology, and the glossaries needed to prepare for the national certification exam.

• Offered by CAPD’s Prehealth Advising Office and MIT ActLingual. Class facilitated by UMass Chan Medical School. The Office of the Vice Chancellor has subsidized the $950 cost per participant to make the class free for MIT students.

• Enrollment limit: 30 participants. Application deadline: November 30, 2023.

• Email prehealth@mit.edu with any questions.

Are you a current MIT student (grad or undergrad) interested in joining the wrestling team?

The MIT wrestling team is actively recruiting for our men’s and women’s teams for IAP/spring 2024 practices and competitions--no experience required!

Starting January 8th, the MIT wrestling club will be holding practices throughout IAP and into the spring semester every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday night (5:30-7:00 PM) in the duPont wrestling room.

Come be part of a winning tradition and see if you have what it takes to be an all-American wrestler!

Yang Sheng "Life Nourishing" Qigong is an extremely powerful tool for bringing out one's natural human potential and optimal fitness. Physical health and mental well being are a direct result of the practice.

What is CERT?
CERT training covers basic skills that are important to know in a disaster when emergency services are not available. With training and practice, and by working as a team, you will be able to protect yourself and maximize your capability to help for the greatest number of people after a disaster.

CERT Training Covers:

• Disaster Preparation
• Emergency Operations Organizational Structure
• Disaster Medical Operations
• Disaster Psychology
• Fire Safety
• Light Search and Rescue
• Terrorism and CERT Response

At the conclusion of the 20 hours of training, scheduled in eight class sessions, most of them in-person, a new MIT CERT member will be active to participate in emergency response and large-scale activities hosted on campus as a part of MIT's emergency operations.

This yoga practice provides the opportunity to relax and de-stress as well as to stretch, strengthen, and balance your body. The practice begins with a meditative centering followed by warm-ups, a posture flow, and a restful final relaxation. We conclude with a closing and some time for connecting with your fellow yogis.

The yoga postures are led at a moderate intensity. Lower intensity modifications are always offered and there is absolutely no obligation to do any posture. The goal is to make the class accessible to beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Listening to your body is the key to safety, especially in this online format.

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based class.

Do you enjoy being outdoors but don't know what to do when the temperature drops? Do you live for summer but suffer in winter? Are you cooped up from November to March? Don't hide from the cold — celebrate winter! During IAP, participate in MIT Outing Club's Winter School, where you can have fun learning skills like winter hiking and backpacking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing and more! Winter School is MITOC's crash course in cold weather activities.

The lecture schedule is as follows:

• Mandatory 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 9 MIT room Room 10-250.
• Mandatory 7pm-9pm Thursday January 11 MIT room Room 10-250.
• 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 16 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Thursday January 18 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 23 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Thursday January 25 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 30 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Thursday February 1 MIT room Room 6-120.

Winter School is an annual IAP course presented by the members of MITOC. Its goal is to teach the skills one needs to enjoy outdoor sports in the winter. During the month of January, participants attend lectures every Tuesday and Thursday evening and spend time outdoors during the weekends. Trips are offered at various levels of intensity and include hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, back-country skiing, ice climbing, winter camping, orienteering, and mountaineering.

For more information on how to sign up and participate, please visit the MIT Outing Club website: https://mitoc.mit.edu/events/winter-school. 

Photo Credit:  Emily Joy Sotomayor

Techniques such as meditation, rooted in ancient contemplative practices, have emerged as powerful tools that may be able to support well-being, focus, memory, among other benefits.  Research suggests that regular meditation practice may also contribute to improvements in emotional processing.  Numerous studies have explored the neurobiological effects of meditation, revealing changes in brain structure and function associated with increased attention, emotional regulation, and stress resilience.

This class, Introduction to Meditation, uses the simplicity and mindfulness approach of Zen meditation, or "Zazen," as a springboard for meditation practice. This practice invites students to sit in stillness, focusing on breath to cultivate awareness of the present moment. 

Unlike some forms of meditation, Zen emphasizes direct experience and experimenting over an intellectual approach. Through disciplined sitting and guided meditation, individuals are encouraged inward, to explore the innate clarity and tranquility that resides within.

On Fridays we will be joined in person by Nancy Hathaway, a Senior Dharma teacher in the Zen tradition who will lead talks and answer questions.

In addition, an optional silent 1/2 day retreat at the Cambridge Zen Center in Central Square will be offered on a date to be determined.

Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1NX4zqIqOFwxH4yAaNlatZZWJF0SAyXqyhXX-P7ltTDypZw/viewform?usp=pp_url

Join us for a special four-part workshop on the Yoga Sutras, a collection of ancient teachings providing guidance for holistic well-being of the body, mind, and spirit.

In this workshop, you'll explore the rich philosophy and practices of the Yoga Sutras and learn how to integrate these teachings into your daily life. Whether you're new to yoga and spirituality or an experienced practitioner, this workshop aims to offer valuable insights and practices to support your overall well-being. We invite you to participate in this unique opportunity for learning and personal growth.

The workshop will be facilitated by HG Sadananda Dasa, the MIT Vaishnava Hindu Chaplain, who has been practicing bhakti yoga for over 14 years and is a monk in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. As a disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, HG Sadananda Dasa brings extensive background and experience in yoga and spirituality, making this workshop a valuable experience for all participants.

Workshop Dates: Thursday, Jan 11, 18, 25 & Feb 1, 2024

Availability is limited, so please register at the earliest using this link: tinyurl.com/iapmityogasutras 

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.

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based class.

How do you intend to grow in 2024? This group coaching course provides structure and support for your personal and health goals. You will be guided through the process of setting goals, as you develop the skills and strategies to achieve your goals. Each session will provide evidence-based techniques, group discussion, and a plan of action to help you grow.

Please participate in all three sessions with camera and mic on to get the most out of the class. Space is limited.

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a free class for the entire MIT community.

Kyudo, Japanese archery, means the "way of the bow" and was considered the highest discipline of Japanese samurai. Kyudo is based on standing Zen meditation used by Zen Buddhist monks as a means of cultivating self-awareness. Beginners will receive instruction in the basic form of kyudo. Training will take place on the first day (1/13), followed by actual shooting on the second day (1/14) by members of Byakko Kyudo. People are required to come on Saturday to be trained in order to shoot on Sunday. Open to MIT only. Advance sign-up required by January 9 | Limited space | $20 fee for instruction

Do you enjoy being outdoors but don't know what to do when the temperature drops? Do you live for summer but suffer in winter? Are you cooped up from November to March? Don't hide from the cold — celebrate winter! During IAP, participate in MIT Outing Club's Winter School, where you can have fun learning skills like winter hiking and backpacking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing and more! Winter School is MITOC's crash course in cold weather activities.

The lecture schedule is as follows:

• Mandatory 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 9 MIT room Room 10-250.
• Mandatory 7pm-9pm Thursday January 11 MIT room Room 10-250.
• 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 16 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Thursday January 18 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 23 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Thursday January 25 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Tuesday January 30 MIT room Room 6-120.
• 7pm-9pm Thursday February 1 MIT room Room 6-120.

Winter School is an annual IAP course presented by the members of MITOC. Its goal is to teach the skills one needs to enjoy outdoor sports in the winter. During the month of January, participants attend lectures every Tuesday and Thursday evening and spend time outdoors during the weekends. Trips are offered at various levels of intensity and include hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, back-country skiing, ice climbing, winter camping, orienteering, and mountaineering.

For more information on how to sign up and participate, please visit the MIT Outing Club website: https://mitoc.mit.edu/events/winter-school. 

Photo Credit:  Emily Joy Sotomayor

Buddhist Meditation IAP

RSVP HERE

Dates: January 19 - 21 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Location: SPXCE Room (W31-110)

There will be 3 drop-in sessions each day for 3 different meditation traditions.

Mind (9:30-11:00 AM): Vipassana meditation - Learn how to focus through contemplative meditation

Hand (1:30-3:00 PM): Yogic meditation - Learn to prepare the body for meditation focused on bodily harmony

Heart (5:00-6:30 PM): Metta meditation - Learn to spread love with mantras intended to open the heart <3

Some of the guest meditation leaders are listed below!  Tea will be served.

• Ven. Dorjey Dolma (Tibetan)
• Ven. Deung Myoung Sunim (Korean)
• Ven. Tenzin Gyurmey (Tibetan)
• Ven. Nedagamuwe Samitha Thero (Bhante Samitha) (Sri Lankan)
• Saly Sirothphiphat (Thai)
• Prahlad Iyengar (Hindu)
• Dr. Santoshkumar Raut (Indian Buddhist)
• Kyle Saisakorn Sandberg HDS MDiv student with IMS experiences

In order to prepare for sleep, the body, breath, and mind all need to downshift. There are several ways that gentle yoga stretches and relaxation can support the sleep process.

This workshop will include an overview of why yoga can be helpful and a demonstration of three gentle yoga poses for sleep, which can be done in a small space using a chair. It will finish with a deep relaxation technique. Feel free to participate or watch the demonstration.

Wear comfortable clothing and have a chair available. A firm pillow and a blanket or mat for lying down on the floor are also helpful. No previous experience needed.

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This workshop is free and open to the entire MIT community.

Using Roll Model therapy balls*, stretching and breathing techniques, this session will help you navigate the new year with ease. Give yourself a deep tissue massage from the soles of your feet to the crown of your head, from the surface of your skin to your deep fascia.

Learn effective ways to unwind shoulder, neck and back tension, find more energy and create inner calm. We will close with a guided breath meditation and find a state of deep, conscious relaxation. You will leave feeling refreshed in body, mind and spirit… ready for anything 2024 might send your way. Well… almost anything!

• Self-care first
• Flow with your breath, roll out your tension
• Turn on your off switch

Registration is required on our wellness class website. If you do not already have an account on this site, you'll need to create one. This is a fee-based workshop.

*Registration includes a pair of Roll Model therapy balls. You will receive them as you arrive for the workshop.

Join MIT’s Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) and Prehealth Advising for the opportunity to explore the exciting world of clinical research and learn about the engaging studies our partner research labs are conducting in the CCTR’s facilities through interactive demos. From the exploration of biomarkers in chronic illnesses, to gait analyses for low-cost prosthetics designs, to Phase IV drug studies, the CCTR supports a wide variety of human subject study needs that we can’t wait to share with you.

The Motion Capture Suite & Device Workshop will include:

1. Interactive Demonstrations: Walk through all steps of running a study in the Motion Capture Suite, including calibration, participant prep and instrumentation, and data collection. Observe the real-time rapid-prototyping of a custom research device in the Device Workshop through 3D-scanning and 3D-printing.

https://cctr.mit.edu/what-we-offer/motion-capture-suite

https://cctr.mit.edu/what-we-offer/device-workshop

2. Informative Tour: Explore the Motion Capture Suite, Device Workshop, and other relevant spaces.

Who Should Attend: Students, researchers, and members of the MIT community interested in learning more about the clinical research capacities on MIT’s campus. Geared towards those wanting to explore and get involved in clinical research, including students considering pre-med, current medical or graduate students, and anyone interested in clinical research and translational healthcare technologies.

To register for this event, please email arosser@mit.edu, samyoung@mit.edu if you would like to attend.  

Availaibility is limited, and spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis

Contact Information: For inquiries, please contact Samantha Young (samyoung@mit.edu) or Akunna Rosser (arosser@mit.edu).

3 Sessions:  JAN 30, JAN 31, FEB 1, from 10am-12pm, all in 5-233

Instructor: Nicholas Collura, Director of the MIT Radius Program and TNE Certified Teacher 

What are the neurobiological foundations of human personality?

How do I communicate with family members, peers, and partners who seem so different from me?

And what about my own personality: Am I held captive by fear, shame, anger? Stuck in my head, in my feelings, in my need for control? 

This dynamic and entertaining three-part workshop will consider these questions through the lens of the Enneagram, an inventory of nine fundamental personality structures