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IAP 2018 Activities by Category - Health and Fitness

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Adult Beginning Swim

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/08
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: None
Fee: $36.00 for Class Fee for students/members

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners. Learn or improve your front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke. 
Prerequisite: should be comfortable getting face wet, floating on front with support and being in shallow water.

Got to www.mitrecsports.com to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Monday's at 5:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/08 Mon 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Teaching Poo
Add to Calendar Jan/22 Mon 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Teaching Poo
Add to Calendar Jan/29 Mon 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Teaching Poo

Class will meet on Febuary 5th.

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


Sunday's @ 5:00pm

Add to Calendar Jan/14 Sun 05:00PM-06:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/21 Sun 05:00PM-06:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/28 Sun 05:00PM-06:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/04 Sun 05:00PM-06:00PM Zesiger Center

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


Adult Beginning Swim

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Students and Members

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners. Learn or improve on the basics of Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Breaststroke. Pre-requisite: Participants should be comfortable getting face wet and float on their front in shallow water.

Visit www.mitrecsports.com to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Thursday's at 8:00am

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 08:00AM-09:00AM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 08:00AM-09:00AM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 08:00AM-09:00AM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 08:00AM-09:00AM Zesiger Center

Class will also be held on Feb 8th

Click Here to register

Jennifer Gotts


Adult Intermediate Swim

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/08
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $36.00 for Student and Member Fee

Do you understand swimming basics but need help putting it all together? Improve your front crawl, back crawl, breathing techniques, breaststroke, and sidestroke. 
Prerequisite: Comfortable swimming on front and back. 

Got to www.mitrecsports.com to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Monday's at 6:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/08 Mon 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/22 Mon 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/29 Mon 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center

Class will also take place on February 5th.

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


Sunday's at 6:00pm

Add to Calendar Jan/14 Sun 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/21 Sun 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/28 Sun 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/04 Sun 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center

Click Here to register. 

Jennifer Gotts


Capoeira: A Brazilian Martial Art

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/31
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Fee: $10.00 for space and teaching fees

Come learn capoeira! First-timers especially welcome! Open to all ages and ability levels. 

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. Developed as a method of self-defense disguised as a dance, Capoeira was born out of the Brazilian slaves’ desire for freedom. Capoeira is a dynamic physical dialogue - a conversation through movement which can take on many shades of meaning. 

Class includes a warm up followed by learning movements and sequences. We will often conclude with a "roda" or circle in which capoeira is practiced with the traditional instruments. 

Wear athletic attire and bring water. Unlimited enrollment; advance sign-up requested. While you're not required to come to all sessions of the class, you will improve the most if you attend weekly. 

Location: Community Arts Center, 119 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA

Price: $10/class; free for undergraduates

Contact: Julia Kester, W98-562, 908-432-1774, julia.kester@gmail.com


Capoeira class

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 07:00PM-08:30PM 119 Windsor St Cambr
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 07:00PM-08:30PM 119 Windsor St Cambr
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 07:00PM-08:30PM 119 Windsor St Cambr
Add to Calendar Jan/31 Wed 07:00PM-08:30PM 119 Windsor St Cambr

All levels, beginner friendly


Chen Style Tai Chi: 36 Forms

Jason Thomas

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 06:00PM-07:30PM 8-219
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 06:00PM-07:30PM 8-219
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 06:00PM-07:30PM 8-219
Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 06:00PM-07:30PM 8-219

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)
Limited to 6 participants
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: None.

Chen style, the oldest of the major tai chi styles, features lower stances, spiraling movements, energetic bursts with both slow and quick tempo. This class plays with the Chen 36 form.

Instructors teach the group at a comfortable pace with guided repetitions, breaks as needed, and independent practice.  Participants must wear sneakers or flat, well-fitting shoes. Be sure to consult with your doctor or medical professional before participating in this program. 

4 total sessions: Thursdays, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1.  6:00 to 7:30 p.m; Room 8-219.  Participants are welcome at any session, as we will review those forms taught in prior weeks.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

Jason Thomas is a librarian at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center at MIT.  Jason holds a master’s degree in Human Movement and Health Education. He is a certified personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise and a certified Health/Wellness Coach with Wellcoaches Corp.

Jim Regan holds a master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Boston University.  His interest is the rehabilitative application of tai chi as a therapeutic modality. 

Both Jason and Jim are certified instructors with the Tai Chi for Health Institute (http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/).

Contact: Jason Thomas, NW16-153, 617 253-8462, JASON@PSFC.MIT.EDU


Core Swimming

Jennifer Gotts

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Repeating event, participants welcome at any session
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

Your core muscle is the engine for all your swim strokes. Learning to use it and to use it properly will bring your strokes to another level. In this class we will show you how to incorporate your core muscles to be the focal point of your swimming technique. We will work on all four strokes: freestyle, breast, backstroke and butterfly but will concentrate on freestyle. Pre-requisite: swimmers should be able to swim 100 yr freestyle and some rudimentary knowledge of the other strokes

Visit www.mitrecsports.com for more info.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


CrossFit ONE-X, 6:30am

Stephanie Smith

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Encouraged to attend all sessions, but not required
Prereq: to sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
Fee: $110.00 for MIT Recreation Members, $200 for Nonmembers

ONE-X is a high-energy one hour class that includes a warmup, workout, and cool down. In ONE-X you will find all of your favorite movements and equipment. From burpees, box jumps, and wall balls to kettle bells, spin bikes, and jump rope…ONE-X is perfect for anyone looking for a fast-paced, non-stop, fun workout! You don’t need any prior fitness experience to join this class. Just show up ready to sweat & have fun, and we will take care of the rest. Instruction by One Nation CrossFit Coaches.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, KARISSAB@MIT.EDU


CrossFit ONE-X, 7:30am

Stephanie Smith

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Encouraged to attend all sessions, but not required
Prereq: to sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
Fee: $110.00 for MIT Recreation Members, $200 for Nonmembers

ONE-X is a high-energy one hour class that includes a warmup, workout, and cool down. In ONE-X you will find all of your favorite movements and equipment. From burpees, box jumps, and wall balls to kettle bells, spin bikes, and jump rope…ONE-X is perfect for anyone looking for a fast-paced, non-stop, fun workout! You don’t need any prior fitness experience to join this class. Just show up ready to sweat & have fun, and we will take care of the rest. Instruction by One Nation CrossFit Coaches.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, KARISSAB@MIT.EDU


CrossFit ONE-X, 8:30am

Stephanie Smith

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Encouraged to attend all sessions, but not required
Prereq: to sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
Fee: $110.00 for MIT Recreation Members, $200 for Nonmembers

ONE-X is a high-energy one hour class that includes a warmup, workout, and cool down. In ONE-X you will find all of your favorite movements and equipment. From burpees, box jumps, and wall balls to kettle bells, spin bikes, and jump rope…ONE-X is perfect for anyone looking for a fast-paced, non-stop, fun workout! You don’t need any prior fitness experience to join this class. Just show up ready to sweat & have fun, and we will take care of the rest. Instruction by One Nation CrossFit Coaches.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, KARISSAB@MIT.EDU


Discover Essentrics

Lauren Mayhew

Add to Calendar Jan/22 Mon 03:00PM-04:00PM E23-009, Register at: wellness.mit.edu

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/05
Limited to 25 participants
Prereq: register at: wellness.mit.edu
Fee: $8.00 for students, $11.00 health plan or retirees; $14.00 employees

 

Got text neck?  iHunch?  Aches, pains, headaches, or general muscle soreness from long hours in the lab, sitting at your computer, and using your mobile device?  Essentrics can help!

Inspired by ballet, yoga and tai chi, Essentrics is a unique exercise program that honors the body’s natural design. It is an intelligent movement form that understands how to mindfully work with the body’s neuromuscular system, and works to rebalance each joint to help increase range of motion, and flexibility. It has many benefits, including; improved posture, increased muscle strength, decreased muscle tension and relief from chronic aches and pains. 

Essentrics is ideal for anyone looking for a safe, effective, alignment-based exercise program, and for individuals looking to complement other activities, such as running, biking, and weight training. 

A diverse music playlist accompanies each workout, creating a fun, positive environment.  You'll leave this one-hour class feeling more pliable, energized, relaxed and balanced!

REGISTER AT: wellness.mit.edu

Sponsor(s): Community Wellness at MIT Medical
Contact: Nancy Boudrow, E23-489, 617 253-5358, BOUD@MED.MIT.EDU


Dive In Movie

Stephanie (Kloos) Smith, Associate Director, Recreation

Add to Calendar Feb/03 Sat 06:30PM-09:00PM W35 Z center pool

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)

 

Come watch Moana in the Z-Center pool!

Food will be available at 6:30PM and the movie will start at 7:00PM. Boloco and snacks will be served.

Sponsored by DSL, MindHandHeart, and SaveTFP.

Students as well as their spouses, partners, and children are invited to attend. If a child would like to swim in the pool, they must arrive promptly at 6:30PM to take a swim test and receive a wrist band.

 

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stephanie Kloos, SKLOOS@MIT.EDU


Efficient Freestyle

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/12
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

This course will break down the coordination, flexibility, timing, and power of the freestyle stroke to help swimmers learn good form and increase overall efficiency. Drills that teach proper posture, bodyline, and balance will be used to create the desired fluid motion when moving through the water. 
Prerequisite: Participant needs to be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle continuously and should be comfortable in deep water.

Visit www.mitrecsports.com to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Tuesday's at 5:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Alumni Pool

Class will also be held on February 6th

Click Here to register for the class.

Jennifer Gotts


Friday's at 7:00am

Add to Calendar Jan/12 Fri 07:00AM-08:00AM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/19 Fri 07:00AM-08:00AM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/26 Fri 07:00AM-08:00AM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Feb/02 Fri 07:00AM-08:00AM Alumni Pool

Class will also be held on February 9th

Click Here to register

Jennifer Gotts


Efficient Swimming

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/14
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $36.00 for Student and Member Fee

This course will break down the timing, coordination, and power of each of the 6 swim strokes to help swimmers improve their swimming form and increase swim stroke efficiency. 
Prerequisite: Participant should be able to swim 50 yards continuously of Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke and should be comfortable in deep water. 

Go to www.mitrecsports.com to register

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Sunday's at 5:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/14 Sun 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/21 Sun 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/28 Sun 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/04 Sun 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


Exploring Pelvic Pain Through a Team-Based Approach

GECD

Add to Calendar Jan/29 Mon 10:00AM-12:00PM E19-202
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 10:00AM-12:00PM E19-202
Add to Calendar Jan/31 Wed 10:00AM-12:00PM E19-202
Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 10:00AM-12:00PM E17-290X

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Limited to 35 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions

On the week of JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 1, from 10AM-12PM, the Prehealth Advising Office will be offering a non-credit course that will explore pelvic pain from a team-based approach. This course is being offered within the MIT Independent Activities Period.

Pelvic pain is a broad term used to describe discomfort in the pelvic region that lasts for at least six months or more. It can be caused by pelvic floor dysfunction, diseases such as endometriosis and adenomyosis. Throughout the week-long course, we will examine how various healthcare professionals treat pelvic pain. Some of these healthcare professionals include; a surgeon, an OBGYN, a nurse practitioner, an anesthesiologist, and more.

This course is great for anyone interested in learning about pelvic pain or anyone looking to become a health professional in the future.

Registration requested.

Email Prehealth with any questions.

Sponsor(s): Global Education and Career Development
Contact: GECD, gecd-iap@mit.edu


Figure Skating and Ice Dance Classes [Free]

Bonny Kellermann, Diane Zhou

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: No experience necessary! Figure skates needed. May be rented

We provide several levels of instruction ranging from basic stroking to more advanced jumps and spins. Improve your skating and learn new moves and jumps in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere - for free! Freestyle lessons are from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Ice Dance lessons are from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. You don't need a partner and you don't need to know anything about ice dancing to take ice dance lessons. Beginners are welcome! There will be a group lesson for those who have never skated before from 10am - 10:45am.

This activity is open to members of the MIT community who are eligible to participate in club sports (see http://clubsports.mit.edu/about/eligibility/

Lessons will start promptly at 9:30am.  You are encouraged to come earlier to get your skates on and warm up. Please be on the ice on your skates by 9:30am.

Figure skates must be worn. Rental skates will be avaialble for $5/session. For those renting skates, you should plan to arrive no later than 9:15am.

Sponsor(s): Figure Skating Club
Contact: MIT Figure Skating Club Officers, skating-officers@mit.edu


Add to Calendar Jan/13 Sat 09:30AM-10:45AM Johnson Ice Arena
Add to Calendar Jan/20 Sat 09:30AM-10:45AM Johnson Ice Arena
Add to Calendar Jan/27 Sat 09:30AM-10:45AM Johnson Ice Arena

9:30-10:00am Free Style, 10:00 - 10:45am Total Beginner, 10:15 - 10:45am Ice Dance

Bonny Kellermann, Diane Zhou


Functional Circuits

Karissa Bollinger

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $50.00 for students and members, $90 for non-members

Using the Synrgy 360, join a fun and fast moving circuit workout led by a certified personal trainer. In this small group training class you'll rotate through each unique station over the course of 45 minutes. Stations include battle ropes, TRX, kettlebells, resistance tubing and more for a functional, efficient, full body workout. If you are looking to try something new, enjoy working in small groups or want get out of a workout rut this class is for you!

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, 57-127, 617-253-2022, karissab@mit.edu


Synrgy Circuts


Intermediate Squash

MIT Recreation Staff, Karissa Bollinger

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: to sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
Fee: $60.00 for students and members, $125 for non-members

Participants learn with a group of the appropriate skill level. Intermediate and advanced players study strategy, fitness and participate in advanced drilling. Match play will be incorporated at the end of each 1 hour session. Visit mitrecsports.com to sign up.

This class is not available for PE credit.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, x3-2022, karissab@mit.edu


Intermediate Squash


Intermediate Squash

Karissa Bollinger, Assistant Fitness Director

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: to sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
Fee: $60.00 for for MIT recreation members, $125 for non-members

This class offers sequential shot exercises isolating specific regions of the court with greater complexity blended with 2 and 3 shot option drills to simulate real time match play. Consistent trouble-spots and common errors will be re-assessed, and short round-robin competition will roundup each session. Racquets, balls, loose athletic clothing, non-marking sneakers and lensed polycarbonate eye-protection are required.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, 617-253-2022, karissab@mit.edu


Intro to Swim Basics

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

This course is designed for the true beginner. Instructors along with small class sizes will provide support, guidance, and patience to help you truly enjoy the water. The focus will be on floating, treading, changing body position and comfort in and around the water. We will work on how to move safely through the water, submerging underwater, and moving from a horizontal float o a standing position. Prerequisite: Willing to stand in 4 feet of water and get face wet.

Click Here to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Tuesday's at 5:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center

Class will be held on Feb 6th

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


Introduction to Isshinryu Karate

Yelena Tsitkin

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: None

Isshinryu is a style of karate that originated in Okinawa. Literally translated, the word Isshinryu means "The One-Heart Way." A synthesis of various other karate styles and weapon techniques, Isshinryu focuses on the development of one's physical strength as well as character building. Visit our website for more information: http://web.mit.edu/~isshinryu/www/

Classes are free of charge, whether you try it out or become a regular member. No prior experience necessary. You're welcome to attend any session or the entire series.

Advance sign up is not required, but you are encouraged to check our website or RSVP by emailing yuliang@mit.edu in order to be notified of any changes in practice locations and times. 

Sponsor(s): Isshinryu Karate-do
Contact: Liang Yu, YULIANG@MIT.EDU


Add to Calendar Jan/08 Mon 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose, Room is W31-225

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/10 Wed 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/13 Sat 02:00PM-04:00PM DuPont Wrestling Rm

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/17 Wed 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/20 Sat 02:00PM-04:00PM DuPont Wrestling Rm

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/22 Mon 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/24 Wed 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/27 Sat 02:00PM-04:00PM DuPont Wrestling Rm

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/29 Mon 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/31 Wed 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


(CANCELED) Koru Mindfulness - Students Only

Ashley Norwood

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/05
Limited to 25 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $40.00 for all 4 classes

Open your mind and manage your stress!  Koru is a four week introduction to the practice of Mindfulness.  Koru has been proven to help students decrease stress and self-judgment while increasing mindfulness and quality of sleep.  Mindfulness is about developing the ability of time you spend worrying about the future or fretting about the past.  You will learn multiple skills including meditation, breathing exercises, guided imagery, the body scan adn more.  Each of these skills is designed to help you manage stress and enrich your life.  Attendancce at all four classes is required.  There will be 10 minutes of mindfulnessness practice per day required.  Led by Ashley Norwood.

PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED:  REGISTER AT:

https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/mindfulness-meditation

 

Sponsor(s): Community Wellness at MIT Medical
Contact: Nancy Boudrow, E23-489, 617 253-5358, BOUD@MED.MIT.EDU


Koru

Jan/11 Thu 07:15PM-08:30PM E23-319
Jan/18 Thu 07:15PM-08:30PM E23-319
Jan/25 Thu 07:15PM-08:30PM E23-319
Feb/01 Thu 07:15PM-08:30PM E23-319

Ashley Norwood


Koru Mindfulness for STUDENTS ONLY

Ashley Norwood

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $40.00 for 4 classes

4-week class starting on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 from 4:15pm-5:30pm in 66-168

Open your mind and manage your stress! Koru is a four week introduction to the practice of Mindfulness. Koru has been proven to help students decrease stress and self-judgment while increasing mindfulness and quality of sleep. Mindfulness is about developing the ability to be fully attentive to all the moments of your life, reducing the amount of time you spend worrying about the future or fretting about the past. You will learn multiple skills including, meditation, breathing exercises, guided imagery, the body scan and more. Each of these skills is designed to help you manage stress and enrich your life. Attendance at all four classes is required. There will be 10 minutes of mindfulness practice per day required. Led by Ashley Norwood

PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  REGISTER AT: https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/mindfulness-meditation

**Class is for Students Only

Sessions are on Wednesdays, January 10, January 17,  January 24, January 31

Sponsor(s): Community Wellness at MIT Medical
Contact: Nancy Boudrow, E23-489, 617 253-5358, BOUD@MED.MIT.EDU


Koru

Add to Calendar Jan/10 Wed 04:15PM-05:30PM 66-168
Add to Calendar Jan/17 Wed 04:15PM-05:30PM 66-168
Add to Calendar Jan/24 Wed 04:15PM-05:30PM 66-168
Add to Calendar Jan/31 Wed 04:15PM-05:30PM 66-168

Ashley Norwood


Learn Massage, Thursday's

John Bondlow

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/06
Limited to 16 participants
Attendance: no required to attend all sessions
Prereq: to sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
Fee: $65.00 for members, $100 nonmembers

This course combines various massage techniques, with a cursory view of anatomy & physiology, theory and application of therapeutic massage. As is the nature of massage, this course is experiential and the material will be presented in lecture-demonstration, discussion, and hands-on participation. Have fun and feel great learning something very useful for you and for others. Visit mitrecsports.com for more information

This class is not available for PE credit.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, karissab@mit.edu


IAP Learn Massage

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 03:00PM-04:30PM W59
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 03:00PM-04:30PM W59
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 03:00PM-04:30PM W59
Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 03:00PM-04:30PM W59

Learn to Square Dance

Veronica Boyce

Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 08:00PM-10:30PM Lobdell (W20)

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Come to the Tech Squares Beginners' Night and get a taste of modern Square Dancing. At Tech Squares, the square and round dance club of MIT, we dance fast, we dance smart, and we have lots of fun! No previous dance experience or knowledge necessary.

Sponsor(s): Tech Squares
Contact: Veronica Boyce, 650 933 0841, squares@mit.edu


Learning Squash

Karissa Bollinger

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Sign up for all in advance, not requiered to attend all
Prereq: to sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
Fee: $60.00 for MIT Recreation Members, $125 for Nonmembers

Interested in learning how to play squash? Here’s an introduction to the basic stroke mechanics and rules of the game. In this course you will gradually address more challenging exercises as you demonstrate better shot control and efficient movement around the court.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, 617-253-2022, karissab@mit.edu


Physical Education

MIT PE OFFICE

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 12/06
Attendance: Must attend day 1 to secure your spot in class

Physical Education offers courses designed for undergraduate students to complete the 8 point General Institute Requirement and swim requirement. There are over 40 types of courses including: aquatics, dance, individual sports, team sports, fitness, health and wellness, and outdoor education.  

Courses meet twice a week for 60 minutes for 4 weeks during IAP, January 8-February 1. Participants must attend first class to secure spot.

Registration for PE is online first come, first serve. Undergraduate registration begins November 29 at 8am and graduate registration begins December 6 at 8am. Registration for all closes Wednesday, December 6 at 1p. Non-students can submit a request to register and will be added to courses if space is available.  Note: non-students must have DAPER membership during 4 weeks and pay $75 course fee.

See mitpe.mit.edu  for IAP schedule, course catalog, registration dates and more! Email mitpe@mit.edu if you have any specific questions.

 

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Michele McCauley, PE Program Coordinator, W35-297U, 617 253-4291, mitpe@mit.edu


Pre-Masters: An Introduction to Swim Workouts

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

This program is designed for the adult swimmer who wants to gain swimming endurance. This program will help prepare swimmers for either a Masters Swim Program or for the use of lap swimming as a form of aerobic exercise. 
Prerequisite: Students should know the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke prior to taking this class and be able to swim 250 yards continuously.

Click Here to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Monday's at 6:00pm

Add to Calendar Jan/08 Mon 06:00PM-07:00PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/22 Mon 06:00PM-07:00PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/29 Mon 06:00PM-07:00PM Alumni Pool

Class will be held on Feb 5th

Class cost is $36.00

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


Wednesday's at 7:30am

Add to Calendar Jan/10 Wed 07:30AM-08:30AM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/17 Wed 07:30AM-08:30AM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/24 Wed 07:30AM-08:30AM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/31 Wed 07:30AM-08:30AM Alumni Pool

Class will be held on Feb 7th

Class Cost is $44.00

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


Raja Yoga: Achieve Mastery of one's Peace and Happiness

Sudarshan Sundar

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 02/03
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: None

 In this course we will explore the Foundations of Raja Yoga to re-awaken the self to being the journey to our original experience of peace, love, and inner power. "Raja" means King, and thus Raja Yoga means to have mastery over one's thoughts, feelings, emotions to direct them towards peace and happiness.

This is done by meditating and experiencing the eternal spiritual identity of the soul and experiencing the original qualities of the soul.  We will explore the three main functions of the soul; the mind, the intellect and the impressions that have been left on the soul as a result of the actions we perform in life. 

We will also explore the power of thoughts and how they can bring harmony in our relationships. Learn to harness thought power to create better relationships in your life. We will share methods to deepen our link to the Source of unconditional love. Another meaning of "Raja Yoga" is highest union (yoga - Sanskrit root word "to unite"). When we keep ourselves full of this precious gift, we have so much more to give others.

Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/OFioH7q7XQ6mwE0J2

Speaker: Sudarshan Sundar is a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft by profession. Born in India, he grew up in Singapore and moved to the United States in 1999. Sudarshan has practiced Raja Yoga since 2002. He currently serves as a Co-coordinator of Inner Space Meditation and Gallery, in Harvard Square, Cambridge MA. Sudarshan is also a graduate of the LeaderShape institute.

Sponsor(s): SANGAM
Contact: Sudarshan Sundar, sudarshan@bknewengland.org


Add to Calendar Feb/03 Sat 05:00PM-07:00PM 3-442
Add to Calendar Feb/04 Sun 05:00PM-07:00PM 3-442

Sudarshan Sundar


Self-Myofascial Release

Karissa Bollinger

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Encouraged to attend all sessions, but not required
Prereq: to sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
Fee: $40.00 for MIT recreation members, $70 for non-members

Small group SMR introduces self-myofascial release techniques while incorporated components of corrective exercise methods and self-applied therapy. Learn to regionally and globally target fascial restrictions targeting upper body, lower body, and total body approaches.   SMR combined with CES methods improve alignment, reduce musculoskeletal restrictions, develop balance and coordination, and balance emotional stress.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, 617-253-2022, karissab@mit.edu


Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 01:00PM-02:00PM Alumni/Wang Studio
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 01:00PM-02:00PM Alumni/Wang Studio
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 01:00PM-02:00PM Alumni/Wang Studio
Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 01:00PM-02:00PM Alumni/Wang Studio

John Bondlow


Sleep Better, Stress Less

Add to Calendar Jan/26 Fri 12:00PM-01:00PM E23-319

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/23
Limited to 25 participants

Join us for a one hour workshop on stress-free ways to improve the quality of your sleep and create a healthy sleep environment for your body and mind. Get to know the MIT resources that can help you drift off to sleep.

Pre-registration:   https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/speakersworkshops

Sponsor(s): Community Wellness at MIT Medical
Contact: Nancy Boudrow, E23-489, 617 253-5358, BOUD@MED.MIT.EDU


Speculative Fiction and Psychiatry

Daniel Debowy, Staff Psychiatrist, Student Mental Health and Counseling

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 12/31
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: None

Fictional narratives allow for authors to discuss real-life struggles in a veiled manner.  By taking their own experiences and those they observe in reality but embedding them in an invented context, authors can transmit emotionally resonant elements without becoming overwhelmed by the painful details of their own recollections.  Similarly, readers might take away more from a story that speaks to their struggles than they do from their own initial musings about difficult times in their own lives.

Speculative Fiction (i.e., Science Fiction, Magical Fantasy, Superheroic Fantasy) works can provide some of the most effective "veils" for difficult life questions.  Their remove from the everyday world provides dense camouflage for raising questions about life's meaning, political disagreements, and the nature of the human mind.  Moreover, by suspending the rules of time and space that give us all frustration, they further reduce the distress we might experience when the same questions are raised in a realistic narrative.  Lastly, some Speculative works deliberately play with physical reality in a way that triggers our deep seated fears of loss of control, what Freud termed "The Uncanny."  

This course will discuss psychiatric themes in Speculative Fiction.  The aim is to provide education about psychological theories through the aid of relevant Speculative Fiction pieces, as well as to help explain the enduring appeal of Speculative Fiction.

Sign up by emailing DEBOW@MED.MIT.EDU

Sponsor(s): MIT Medical
Contact: Daniel Debowy, E23-364, 617 253-2916, DEBOW@MED.MIT.EDU


Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 07:00PM-08:00PM E23, meet 1st floor, Meet at UrgCare and go up as group
Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 07:00PM-08:00PM E23, meet 1st floor, Meet at UrgCare and go up as group
Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 07:00PM-08:00PM E23, meet 1st floor, Meet at UrgCare and go up as group
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 07:00PM-08:00PM E23, meet 1st floor, Meet at UrgCare and go up as group

Daniel Debowy - Staff Psychiatrist, Student Mental Health and Counseling


Stroke Technique

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

This program is designed for the more advanced adult swimmer who wants to learn the fundamentals of lap swimming and improve their stroke technique. 
Prerequisite: Students should know the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke prior to taking this class, and be able to swim 100 yards continuously. 

Click Here to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, gottj@mit.edu


Thursday's at 6:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center

Class will be held on Feb 8th

Jennifer Gotts


Swimming For Endurance

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

This class will build up your endurance! The goal for students is to be able to swim a quarter mile ( 400 yards) by the end of the class. Participants should be able to swim 50 yards with out stopping. Class will focus on: Fine tune your freestyle stroke, learn to use pace clock and intro to interval training. Each class will be a timed continuous swim. 2min, 3 min etc, focusing on basic sighting skills for triathletes and open/ flip turns.

Click Here to register

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, gottj@mit.edu


Thursday's at 5:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center

Class will be held on Feb 8th

Jennifer Gotts


Winter School 2018

MITOC Winter School Leaders

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Lectures 1 and 2 (Jan 9, 11) are mandatory for weekend trips
Prereq: None

What

Winter School is the MIT Outing Club's annual winter extravaganza! Every weekend of IAP, you’ll have the opportunity to get outdoors and hike, snoeshoe, ski, or ice climb. Whether you've never been on a hike before or are a seasoned pro who likes to share your love for the outdoors, WS is the opportunity to expand your outdoor experience and meet amazing people!

More information is available here

Who

Winter School is open to anyone who hopes to enjoy the outdoors during the winter! No prior experience is necessary. We will teach you all you need to know to stay safe and have fun. You must become a MITOC member before your first trip.

When/Where

Trips: Each weekend of IAP. Typically in the White Mountains in New Hampshire, but there are often local trips as well.

Required Lectures: Tuesday January 9th and 11th at 7pm in 10-250

Optional Instructional Lectures: January 16th and 18th at 7pm in 6-120

Guest Lectures: January 23th, 25th, 30st and February 1nd at 7pm in 6-120

How do I join?

You must attend the first two required lectures: January 9th and 11th at 7pm in 10-250. No advance signup is necessary. 

What gear do I need?

MITOC offers rentals for most of the gear you need and we'll help you find the rest affordably. 

Questions?

Email the WS chairs at ws-chair@mit.edu. MITOC strives to make winter outdoor recreation accessible to everyone, and will reduce the financial burden for students on financial aid who request a fee waiver. Email WS-chair@mit.edu for more info.

Sponsor(s): Outing Club
Contact: Neil Titchener and Stephanie Plant, ws-chair@mit.edu


Lecture 1 (mandatory)

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM 10-250

This lecture will cover winter safety, the basics of winter gear, food to bring on a winter hike, and MITOC policies.

MITOC Winter School Leaders


Lecture 2 (mandatory)

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 07:00PM-09:00PM 10-250

This lecture will cover winter hiking basics, navigation, weather, winter driving, and gear rental.

MITOC Winter School Leaders


Lecture 3

Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM 6-120

This lecture will cover above treeline travel, skiing, ice climbing, avalanches, objective hazard management, and winter safety.

MITOC Winter School Leaders


Lecture 4

Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 07:00PM-09:00PM 6-120

This lecture will cover all the information you need to know about winter overnights, such as winter camping site selection, stoves, tents, snow shelters, and sleeping bags.

MITOC Winter School Leaders


Lectures 5-8

Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM 6-120

Lectures 5-8 will be guest lecturers talking about various topics related to the outdoors. Check back for updates when we have those sorted out!

MITOC Winter School Leaders


Weekend Trips

The fun part of Winter School--hiking, climbing, and skiing trips in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. There will be multiple trips each day at various levels of difficulty; signups are by lottery. You can come on one trip or go out every weekend--up to you!

MITOC Winter School Leaders


Women's ONLY Beginning Swim

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners in the comfort of our Women's Only Recreation times. Learn or improve on your crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, backstroke, sidestroke, and breaststroke. 
Pre-requisite: Comfortable getting face wet, floating on front and being in shallow water.. Now open to all female swimmers starting at age 13.

Click Here to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education , Chaplain to the Institute
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, gottj@mit.edu


Tuesday's at 9:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool

Class will be held on Feb 6th

Jennifer Gotts


Women's ONLY Intermediate Swim

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

Do you understand swimming basics but need help putting it all together? Improve your front crawl, back crawl, breathing techniques, breaststroke, and sidestroke. 
Prerequisite: Comfortable swimming on front and back and comfortable in deep water. Now open to all female swimmers starting at age 13.

Click Here to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education , Chaplain to the Institute
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, gottj@mit.edu


Tuesday's at 9:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool

Class will be held on Feb 6th

Jennifer Gotts


Womens Only Rec Swim

MIT Aquatics

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, participants welcome at any session

Women’s only Rec Swim is offered during the academic year at the Alumni/Wang Pool on Tuesdays from 9:30pm – 10:30pm. Members and MIT Students have free access, pricing for non-members Click Here

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education , Chaplain to the Institute
Contact: MIT Aquatics, aqua@mit.edu