Body, Mind & Brain Listening in a Lifelong ConversationParking MapScientists and trainees of the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute and Program in Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology invite you to attend a day-long symposium featuring national experts on mechanisms by which body and brain collaborate to impact brain function and health.Registration is required and includes lunch and refreshments.Expert Speakers:Staci Bilbo, Ph.D., Duke UniversityAlexandre Bonnin, Ph.D., Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California & Children’s Hospital of Los AngelesJennifer Felger, Ph.D., Emory University School of MedicinePaula Gajewski, Ph.D., FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain InstituteBrittany Needham, Ph.D., Indiana University School of MedicineDaniel Nemeth, Ph.D., FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute & Schmidt College of MedicineJudy Van de Water, Ph.D., MIND Institute and University of California DavisHenriette van Praag, Ph.D., FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute & Schmidt College of MedicineKeynote Speaker:Corinne Lasmézas, DVM, Ph.D., Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute & Schmidt College of Medicine

Join us monthly for a calming and rejuvenating 30-minute virtual meditation. Find relaxation and balance from your own space! With facilitator Ananda Nelson.

This all levels integrative movement mat pilates class blends core-focused Pilates with functional movement patterns to enhance strength, flexibility and body awareness.Instructor: Ruth SandersDates/Times: October 6, 13, 20, 27 (Mondays 10:30am-11:30am) November 3, 10, 17 (Mondays 10:30am-11:30am) December 1, 8, 15 (Mondays 10:30am-11:30am)

This all levels class will focus on strength, balance and resistance training incorporating energizing music and functional movements.Instructor: Madison Robelo, NASM-CPTDates/Times: October 7, 14, 21, 28 (Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm) November 4, 11, 18 (Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm) December 2, 9, 16 (Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm)

Join us for this free series, lead by Nick Kusturic, Lic. Ap, Certified Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong Instructor.Tai chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai chi is sometimes described as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body.Qi Gong involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.Instructor: Nick KusturicDates/Times: October 7, 14, 21, 28 (Tuesdays 6pm-7pm) November 4, 11, 18 (Tuesdays 6pm-7pm) December 2, 9, 16 (Tuesdays 6pm-7pm)