Workshops, Classes, and Consultations

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

Mindfulness mini-course: March classes

Learn about and practice mindfulness meditation, breathing techniques, and everyday skills you can use to calm the mind and body. All experience levels are welcome. 

Instructor: Zan Barry - MIT Health 

Mondays 12–12:45 p.m.
March 9,16,23

Register here

Building a Healthier Daily Routine — March 4

Ready to feel better every day? Join this supportive, interactive workshop focused on building healthier habits through small, sustainable changes. We'll explore key pillars of wellbeing: sleep, eating well, movement, and stress management, and will help you create personalized goals that move you toward your healthiest self.

Instructor: Caitlyn McCourt — MIT Health

Wednesday, March 4
12–12:45 p.m.

Register today 

Yoga at the Desk: 30-minute movement — Starts March 6

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.
March 6,13,20

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Stress Reset: Practical Tools for Everyday Calm — March 11

Feeling stressed, distracted, or pulled in too many directions? This interactive workshop introduces practical, science-backed tools to help you reset your nervous system and find calm in everyday life. Participants will explore short, accessible techniques you can use anytime — at work, at home, or on the go. By the end of the session, you'll leave with simple, actionable strategies to reduce tension, improve focus, and cultivate a sense of ease.

Instructor: Caitlyn McCourt – MIT Health

Wednesday, March 11, 12–12:45
 

Register today
 

Menopause and Peri-Menopause: Lifestyle Health and Wellbeing — March 18

This workshop will help participants reflect on changes during peri-menopause and menopause and identify manageable, doable, evidence-based habits to support health and wellbeing in areas like sleep health, stress management, mindful eating, and physical activity.

Instructor: Zan Barry and cohosts

Wednesday 12–12:45 p.m.
March 18 

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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)

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Mindfulness Mini-Course – April classes

Learn about and practice mindfulness meditation, breathing techniques, and skills for daily life to calm the mind and body. All experience levels are welcome. Feel free to register even if you are not able to attend all three sessions.

Instructor: Caitlyn McCourt

Mondays 12:15–1:00 p.m.
Dates: April 6, 13, 27 (no class April 20)

Register today

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


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.
 
 
 

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.
 

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.