UA Wellness Week starts Monday!

[John Cloutier]

UA Wellness Week starts TOMORROW!!
(Starting Monday, April 10-Saturday, April 15th)

We've got morning, afternoon, and evening events designed to help you 
destress, stay active, and eat healthy going on ALL WEEK!! (Over 20 events!)

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Including:

Yoga and meditation classes (a different introductory class every morning!)
Beds for naps in the student center
Free professional massages, manicures, makeup, and movies
Healthy eating workshop (lunch provided!)
Iron Nerd Triathlon (Saturday, contact 
<mailto:csavage at mit.edu>csavage at mit.edu if interested)

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We've got over 150 prizes to give out totalling over $4,000 in value, and 
prizes will be raffled at EACH EVENT!

Want to find out more?  Come see our booth in Lobby 10!


Check out our calendar at: 
<http://web.mit.edu/ejang/www/>web.mit.edu/slp/wellness-week
(Monday and Tuesday Calendar included below)


Brought to you by the UA Committee on Student Life (CSL) and many other 
supporting groups.
Specific questions?  Contact <mailto:yking at mit.edu>yking at mit.edu

Special thanks to the Class of 2006 and 2007 for their sponsorship!  There 
are so many to thank, so check out our sponsors and drop them a line!


Monday



9 am – 10 am           Introduction to Yoga

Kresge Oval             Taught by: Zan Barry (MIT Medical)

(Sessions are 30 minutes each.) Take an introductory look at Yoga! 
Beginners welcome, but bring your own towels to avoid grass stains! Tea 
will be served. Prizes include gift certificates to University Florist.



11 am – 2 pm           Situp/Pushup Competition

Kresge Oval

Join us for 5 minutes to compete in our informal situp and pushup 
competition! Prizes include certificates for free half-hour massages and 
certificates to Mary Chung's.



12 pm – 2 pm            Frisbee Golf Competition

Kresge Oval             Held by: sMITe

Take a few minutes out of your lunch to throw the disc around, while 
meeting the friendly people on MIT's Ultimate Frisbee Team, sMITe. Prizes 
include certificates to All Asia, Bertucci's and La Verde's.



3 pm – 4 pm              Hour of Silence

MIT Chapel              Held by: Amy McCreath (MIT Chaplains)

Taking some time out to catch our breath in the middle of the day is good 
for body, mind, and spirit! Stop in for a few minutes or for the whole 
hour, to read, write in your journal, meditate, think, or just look around. 
No worship service. Just you and a beautiful quiet space.



7 pm – 9 pm             Fitness Fair

Z-Center       Held by: UA Athletics, Varsity & Club Teams, Z-Center

Ever want to know how squash is played? Ever consider taking a spinning 
class but didn't quite know what it was? At our fitness fair, we have over 
15 club, varsity, and PE workshops that are aimed at introducing you to the 
basics, from ball handling to throwing a punch! The more workshops you 
attend, the more raffle tickets you'll get for great prizes! Prizes include 
certificates to Toscanini's and The Coop.



Tuesday

9 am – 10 am           Introduction to Polynesian Dancing

Kresge Oval            Taught by: Hawaiian Club

(Sessions are 30 minutes each.) Take an introductory look at Polynesian 
dance! Beginners welcome, and tea will be served. Prizes include gift 
certificates to University Florist.



10 am – 2 pm            First Aid Basics

Kresge Oval            Taught by: MIT EMS

(Sessions are 45 minutes and begin on the hour.) Come take 45 minutes to 
learn some valuable first aid skills that could save a life (including your 
own!) Prizes include Bertucci's gift certificates.



11 am – 3 pm            NapZone

20 Chimneys and Mezzanine Lounge      Held by: Medlinks

Need to recharge? Take a short nap on the cots we've provided just for you! 
We'll also be teaching breathing techniques that can help you get a more 
restful sleep. Tea will be provided. Prizes include certificates to 
Toscanini's and The Coop.



5 pm – 7 pm              Doctor to the Dormitories

McCormick, Sidney Pacific        Held by: MIT Medical

If you've always had a health question but never had a chance to run over 
to MIT Med, now's your chance! Questions about what you're eating, or about 
that friend next door that seems to be despondent recently? Come talk to 
us!   We're bringing our team of medical experts, from sleep to nutrition 
to psychology to a dormitory near you for an informal Q&A! Come meet some 
of the friendly faces at MIT Medical, and snack on some healthy munchies! 
Prizes include certificates to All Asia and Bertucci's.



7 pm – 9 pm              Stand Up Stand Out

6-120                        Held by: Panhel

"Why settle for fitting in when you are meant to stand out?" This workshop 
for MIT women deals with issues of image and perfectionism. Prizes include 
lunch for two at Black Sheep.



8 pm - 9:40 pm         Movie Showing: Stoned

26-100                      Held by: LSC

Take a break with LSC's sneak preview of this biographical film about the 
dramatic life of Brian Jones, founder of the Rolling Stones.
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