DFCI Zakim Center

Exercise Class Catalog

Aerobic & Cardio Workout

This 30-minute aerobic cardio workout class will help get your heart rate up and pumping in a fun way! Aerobic cardio exercise promotes cardiovascular endurance and helps improve cognitive skills, posture, balance, overall mental health and mood. Suited for beginner to intermediate levels with modifications available.

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Chair Yoga Flow

This chair yoga class invites you to find movement in a way that is gentle and supportive. The practice invites awareness into the body and activates muscles in the spine that help you find length up through the spine for better posture and energy flow. If you are new to yoga, have difficulty getting down to the floor, experience pain in your muscles or joints, loss of energy, or balance issues due to peripheral neuropathy, this class is for you. All levels welcome.

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Core Strength

Fire up your core! In this 30-minute class, you’ll incorporate core strength and stretch movements to improve your core stability and body wellness. Sessions involve a mix of yoga, barre, Pilates, and muscle conditioning with controlled breathing and alignment that builds strength and endurance. All levels welcome with modifications offered.

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fLoW: Group Education & Practice for Lymphedema or Wellness

fLoW is an educational and interactive drop-in virtual class designed to help patients manage lymphedema, lymphedema risk (lymph node removal and/or radiation) or generally support the lymphatic system by engaging in self-massage techniques and yoga. This class is suitable for all Dana-Farber patients who have lymphedema, lymphedema risk, or a history of lymphedema.

Class will include instruction in general lymphatic massage and drainage, and a 30-minute yoga practice. Modifications will be provided.

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Dance & Movement

This class aims to create a community around dance by exploring music, imagery, and narrative with movement. Through a combination of seated, standing, across-the-floor, and improvisational exercises, participants will be empowered to build strength and artistry. This is a gentle dance movement class with a focus on inclusivity for all levels and is not designed to be rigorous or dance cardio.

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Qigong, Tai Chi & Meditation

Qigong (Chi Kung) involves the practice of mind-body techniques by using different postures such as lying, sitting, standing still, moving slowly (Tai Chi), and moving quickly (Kung Fu). You will learn exercises of the mind-body through mindful awareness and fluid movement. These techniques can help you relax and increase concentration, while engaging the mind, body, and spirit to improve quality of life.

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Strength Training

This class focuses on strengthening the whole body. There is a short cardio warm-up, followed by 35 minutes of strength training standing or on the floor and then 10 minutes of total body stretching. A fun and supportive environment to find your inner strong survivor.

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Yoga Flow

This yoga flow class is designed for participants that have had practiced yoga and have less range of motion limitations. The class is moderately paced to cultivate strength, flexibility, and balance within a gentle, continuous sequence of postures.

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