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MIT Medical

"The Good Body": Gay, Bi, and Trans Men Talking about Body Image
Abigail Francis, Zan Barry, M.Ed., Health Educator, Ctr. for Health Promotion
Wed Jan 26, 06-07:00pm, 50-005

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

How have media images of men's bodies and the pressure to achieve a "good body" influenced how gay, bi, and trans men feel about weight and shape? This workshop will offer information about cultural and interpersonal pressures on men and how to cultivate a positive body image in ourselves and in others.
Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, (617) 253-0684, afran@mit.edu
Cosponsor: LBGT@MIT

Charm School 2011: Dating Etiquette
Kate McCarthy, Leah Flynn
Wed Jan 26, 12-01:30pm, W20, Coffeehouse

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 25-Jan-2011
Single session event

Dating can be difficult. Come to this session to share your thoughts and questions about flirting, asking somebody out, dating, and building a solid relationship. Learn how to develop skills that will help you to find that special someone.

Sign-up here: https://spreadsheets1.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dEdhcFVtMDIxT0JXZzhfNlEwQnF5ZkE6MQ#gid=0. Please still feel free to show up, even if you do not sign up.
Web: http://studentlife.mit.edu/charm/schedule
Contact: Alicia Erwin, W20-549, x3-5369, aeerwin@Mit.edu
Cosponsor: Student Activities Office

Introduction to Authentic Movement
Tiffany Sankary MIT Wellness Class Instructor
Fri Jan 7, 02-03:15pm, E23-297

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 04-Jan-2011
Limited to 6 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None

Authentic Movement was developed by dance movement therapist, Mary Starks Whitehouse in the1950's. She was influenced by Carl Jung's experiments with "active imagination", the ability to make unconscious material conscious through some creative process. By applying these ideas to movement, she found that we have tremendous ability to access, explore & express the wisdom in our bodies.

This practice is done with attention directed inward, eyes closed, with no music, although sounds may arise from your internal impulse. You move in the presence of a witness. This non-judgmental, compassionate witness helps support you in nurturing your own inner witness, distinct from the highly developed inner critic. You listen to your own desires and impulses, free from the constraints of shoulds and have-to’s. There is no prescribed movement. It can include anything from complete stillness to vigorous movement through space. Through following your own internal impulse to move or be still, you will be led on an amazing journey.

"The body is the physical aspect of the personality and movement is the personality made visible."
- Mary Starks Whitehouse
Contact: Stephanie Smith, E23-205, x3-5358, smis@med.mit.edu

Mindful Zumba®
Tiffany Sankary Wellness class instructor
Fri Jan 14, 03:30-04:30pm, E23-297

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2011
Limited to 8 participants.
Single session event

Zumba combines Latin and international music with dance in an effort to make exercise exciting, dynamic, and fun. Mindful Zumba emphasizes quality of movement over choreography, incorporating primal movement patterns drawn
from the Feldenkrais Method. Work up a sweat with awareness! With easy-to-follow movements and hypnotic rhythms, this class is perfect for beginners to Zumba or for those who are experienced who would like to mix it up.
Contact: Stephanie Smith, E23-205, 253-5358, smis@med.mit.edu

Mindful Zumba®
Tiffany Sankary Wellness class instructor
Fri Jan 14, 03:30-04:30pm, E23-297

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 04-Jan-2011
Limited to 8 participants.
Single session event

Zumba combines Latin and international music with dance in an effort to make exercise exciting, dynamic, and fun. Mindful Zumba emphasizes quality of movement over choreography, incorporating primal movement patterns drawn
from the Feldenkrais Method. Work up a sweat with awareness! With easy-to-follow movements and hypnotic rhythms, this class is perfect for beginners to Zumba or for those who are experienced who would like to mix it up.
Contact: Stephanie Smith, E23-205, x3-5358, smis@med.mit.edu

R E W I R E Your Brain: Introduction to Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement
Tiffany Sankary Wellness class instructor
Fri Jan 14, 02-03:00pm, E23-297

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2011
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event

Movement is essential to the developing brains of infants. Research shows that we are never too old to create new connections in the brain. Awareness Through Movement lessons are verbally guided movement sequences which help to clarify fundamental biological movement patterns and bring us closer to potential. By slowing down, reducing your effort, and becoming aware of your habits in movement, more of your whole self becomes involved in every action. Previously unseen possibilities become available. Your system becomes more efficient and free to move with ease and spontaneity. Class is appropriate for all levels
of experience and ability.
Contact: Stephanie Smith, E23-205, x3-5358, smis@med.mit.edu


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