As part of EMBL Fit for Spring 2025, from May 12 to 16, the Szilárd Library joins the Health and Safety Office, and invites you to take part in a week full of exciting and engaging activities designed to boost both your physical and mental well-being.

For the full program at all EMBL sites please visit Fit for Spring 2025 intranet page (EMBL network only).

Yoga with Iva in the Library

Where: Szilárd Library balcony

When: Monday May 12th 2025, 11:30-12:30

Registration: Please follow this link

Join us for a Hatha – Vinyasa yoga class accessible to all body types, whether you’re looking to build strength or improve flexibility. 

Iva teaches in Hatha / Vinyasa styles, also with the focus on breath, meditation and relaxation techniques which help to deepen the practice and experience the inner focus. Teaching Yoga is very rewarding to her as it gives her the opportunity to help people, and to see the improvement in people’s physical and mental health.

Please wear appropriate clothing and bring your own mat.

Krav Maga with Jutta in the Library

Where: Szilárd Library balcony

When: Wednesday May 14th 2025, 16:30-18:00

Registration: Please follow this link

Enter the world of tactical self-defense now and learn to defend your life and your physical integrity consistently and effectively. Discover what’s inside you! Discover KRAV MAGA. Join Jutta for a power session.

Bring some appropriate clothing!

Spring cleaning – donate the books you don’t need

Where: Szilárd Library and Cafeteria Library Corner

When: All week

Spring cleaning always reveals things we don’t need anymore – bring the books you no longer need and donate to the Szilárd Library – your books will help support a good cause through the Christmas flea market.

New books

Where: Cafeteria Library Corner

When: All week

Of course, we have the new books focused on personal well-being, mental health, and popular psychology.