Description: Explore how creative arts activities can support relaxation to help you feel better and connect with others in the Dana-Farber community by joining the Zakim Center's monthly Creative Arts Online Workshops via Zoom. Materials will be provided and no experience is necessary to participate, but space is limited and registration is required. *These programs are open to Dana-Farber patients and caregivers.
Gratitude Cards and Printmaking with the MFA – Join us this October to explore the joys of
printmaking and card making! Inspired by the enchanting still life paintings of
Dutch artist Rachel
Ruysch, we’ll create our own beautiful greeting cards. We’ll learn
about the art of printmaking and how to carve our own designs into linoleum
blocks. This is the perfect opportunity to create delightful cards to share
with friends and family!
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Loom Knitting: Make Your Own Hat– Discover the relaxing rhythm of ...
Description: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques for better mood. Most of this class can be performed sitting or standing. All levels welcome. Improving your mood according to the philosophies of Qigong and Tai Chi is done by opening the chest area and practicing the inner smile. To achieve this, we will use low impact static postures and gentle dynamic movements. We will also practice deep breathing into different parts of the lungs. Meditation, visualizations and evoking the spirit are part of the formula, as well. Some of what we will learn and practice: Crane Strikes Forward
Description: 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. The instructors for this class are Maria “Bambi” Mathay, LMT, BCTMB, RMT and Barbara “Babz” Jackson Tobin, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, CYT. Is this class for me?This class is suitable for all patients who have lymphedema, lymphedema risk (lymph node removal and/or radiation), or a history of lymphedema. Modifications will be provided. What’s the structure of fLoW? Virtual 50-minute drop-in classes include instruction in general lymphatic massage and drainage, and a 30-minute yoga practice. Livestream classes can only be accessed by Dana-Farber patients. However, they will be recorded for future viewing and available to the general public on YouTube and MyZakim. How do I register for the livestream? On MyZakim - https://myzakim.dana-farber.org/ Mak...
Description: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques for body, mind, and spirit. Most of this class can be performed sitting or standing. All levels welcome.
Emphasizing body, breath, mind, energy and spirit in every stationery posture and each movement will help you reach and maintain physical, mental and energetic balance. Some of what we will learn and practice: Hula-hoop
Description: This 45-minute chair yoga class invites you to find movement in a way that is gentle and supportive. This practice promotes mind-body awareness while focusing on improving flexibility, range of motion, strength, stability and balance. This is a great resource to start moving again and building up strength with the support of a chair and individualized modifications. 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.
Description: 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. The instructors for this class are Maria “Bambi” Mathay, LMT, BCTMB, RMT and Barbara “Babz” Jackson Tobin, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, CYT. Is this class for me?This class is suitable for all patients who have lymphedema, lymphedema risk (lymph node removal and/or radiation), or a history of lymphedema. Modifications will be provided. What’s the structure of fLoW? Virtual 50-minute drop-in classes include instruction in general lymphatic massage and drainage, and a 30-minute yoga practice. Livestream classes can only be accessed by Dana-Farber patients. However, they will be recorded for future viewing and available to the general public on YouTube and MyZakim. How do I register for the livestream? On MyZakim - https://myzakim.dana-farber.org/ Mak...
Description: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques for better quality of life. Most of this class can be performed sitting or standing. All levels welcome. Flexibility, strength, deep breathing, energy work and meditation are the principles for achieving and maintaining a high quality of life. In this 45 min class, we will learn and practice stationery postures and animal movements from the philosophies of Qigong and Tai Chi. Some of what we will learn and practice: Hula-hoop and Advanced Hula-hoop
Description: This 45-minute chair yoga class invites you to find movement in a way that is gentle and supportive. This practice promotes mind-body awareness while focusing on improving flexibility, range of motion, strength, stability and balance. This is a great resource to start moving again and building up strength with the support of a chair and individualized modifications. 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.
Description: 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. The instructors for this class are Maria “Bambi” Mathay, LMT, BCTMB, RMT and Barbara “Babz” Jackson Tobin, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, CYT. Is this class for me?This class is suitable for all patients who have lymphedema, lymphedema risk (lymph node removal and/or radiation), or a history of lymphedema. Modifications will be provided. What’s the structure of fLoW? Virtual 50-minute drop-in classes include instruction in general lymphatic massage and drainage, and a 30-minute yoga practice. Livestream classes can only be accessed by Dana-Farber patients. However, they will be recorded for future viewing and available to the general public on YouTube and MyZakim. How do I register for the livestream? On MyZakim - https://myzakim.dana-farber.org/ Mak...
Description: Explore how creative arts activities can support relaxation to help you feel better and connect with others in the Dana-Farber community by joining the Zakim Center's monthly Creative Arts Online Workshops via Zoom. Materials will be provided and no experience is necessary to participate, but space is limited and registration is required. *These programs are open to Dana-Farber patients and caregivers. Please note that our September workshops are at capacity and now closed. But you can email us to be added to the waitlist.
Landscape Artwork and Needle Felting with the MFA – Delight your senses this September as we explore
landscape artwork and needle felting. Inspired by a selection of gorgeous
landscape paintings currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, we’ll
experiment with making our own beautiful landscape artwork with needle felting.
Join us as we have fun learning the basics of needle felting together!
