Workshops, Classes, and Consultations

Live Zoom classes and consultations for the MIT community: April–May 2026

Unwind relaxation classes — Weekly

This live 15-minute, drop-in class includes simple stretches to release tension in the body and guided meditation to release tension in the mind. Register once and attend as often as you wish.

Instructor: Zan Barry - MIT Health

Noon Unwind — Tuesdays 12–12:15 p.m. Click here to register

4:45 Unwind — Thursdays 4:45–5 p.m. Click here to register

Yoga at the Desk: 30-minute movement – April classes

Practice gentle, beginner-friendly yoga stretches and breathing techniques that can be done during the workday. Bring healthy movement to the joints and muscles, take a break, and boost your mood. Clothing that allows you to stretch and breathe deeply is recommended, but no special clothing, equipment, or experience are needed. Feel free to register even if you are not able to attend all three sessions.

Instructor: Zan Barry

Fridays 12:15–12:45 p.m.
April 3, 10, and 24 (no class April 17)

The Reset – April 10

This workshop will include mini-practices and tools to practice the relaxation response, decrease stress, and cultivate personalized ways to reset throughout the day.

Instructor: Zan Barry

Friday, April 10, 1:00 p.m.

Register today

Sleep Better Naturally – May 1

In this health coaching workshop, we will discuss effective, natural practices for good quality sleep and help you make a personalized sleep-better plan.

Instructor: Zan Barry

Friday, May 1, 12:00 p.m.

Register today

Mindfulness Mini-Course — Starts May 4

Learn about and practice mindfulness meditation, breathing techniques, and skills for daily life to calm the mind and body. All experience levels are welcome.

Instructor: Zan Barry – MIT Health

Mondays 12-12:45 p.m.

Dates: May 4, 11, 18

(Feel free to register even if you are not able to attend all three sessions).

Yoga at the Desk: 30-minute movement — Starts May 8

Practice gentle, beginner-friendly yoga stretches and breathing techniques you can do during the workday. Bring healthy movement to the joints and muscles, take a break, and boost your mood. Clothing that allows you to stretch and breathe deeply is recommended, but no special clothing, equipment, or experience is needed. Feel free to register even if you are not able to attend all three sessions.

Instructor: Zan Barry – MIT Health

Fridays 12:15–12:45 p.m.
May 8, 15, 22

Video Recordings

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Anytime Unwind

These recordings are on-demand versions of live Unwind classes from MIT Health. They include simple stretches to release tension in the body and guided meditation to release tension in the mind.

Neck and shoulder stretches and guided meditation — 13 m 45 s

Back stretches and guided meditation — 12 m 37 s

Gatha Meditation

This form of meditation is often included in mindfulness courses from MIT Health. It helps to train relaxation, and focus by matching the inhale and the exhale to a brief phrase.

“I know I am breathing in…” — 4 m 33 s

“I have arrived, I am home…” — 5 m 24 s

Yoga Nidra Meditation

This form of guided meditation is sometimes called “an alternative to a power nap.” It is typically done lying down quietly and resting the body while guiding the mind into relaxation.

Yoga Nidra Meditation — 15 m 7 s

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a process of progressively tensing and releasing different muscle groups, intended to create moderate sensation without pain. It can reduce both psychological and physiological stress or create greater self-awareness of areas of tension and relaxation.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation — 8 m 10 s