Workshops, Classes, and Consultations

Live Zoom classes and consultations for the MIT community: February–March 2026

Mindfulness mini-course: February and 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: Caitlyn McCourt – MIT Health

Tuesdays 12:15–1 p.m.
February 10, 17, 24

Instructor: Zan Barry - MIT Health

Mondays 12–12:45 p.m.
March 9,16,23

Exercise and Eating Well: Setting Goals that Stick — Starts February 2

Learn the science behind setting goals that stick, maintaining motivation, and increasing overall wellbeing. In a supportive environment, we will set a monthly goal for nutrition and physical activity using writing prompts, self-reflection, and goal achievement techniques.

Instructor: Zan Barry – MIT Health

Mondays 12–12:45 p.m.
February 2, 9, 23 (NO meeting on February 16)

Register here

Desk Reset: 30-minute Movement — Starts February 13

This beginner-friendly exercise class can be done at the desk. Bring healthy movement to the joints and muscles, take a break, and boost your mood. No special equipment needed, but comfortable, non-restrictive clothing is recommended.
Feel free to register even if you are not able to attend all 3 sessions.

Instructor: Zan Barry – MIT Health

Fridays 12:15–12:45 p.m.
February 13, 20, 27

MIT Meditation Vacation — February 27

Join the MIT community for a mental vacation, including guided meditation, stretches, relaxation, and breathing practices to calm the mind and body. All experience levels are welcome.

Instructor: Zan Barry – MIT Health

Friday, February 27, 1–1:45 p.m.
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.

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

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

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

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.