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  • Description: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques for immune health. Most of the class can be performed sitting or standing. 
    In this class, we will learn and practice animal movements with deep breathing from the philosophies of Chi Kung and Tai Chi to stretch and strengthen the soft tissues, increase oxygen to every cell in our body and use the mind to help with healing and boosting immune health. 
    Some of what we will learn and practice:


    Empty your Mind

    Crane Balancing on Bamboo

    Bear Swimming

    Eagle Flying

    Stretch the Bows

    Release the Bows

    Zen Mind
  • Description: This 45-minute chair yoga 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. 
  • Description: In this 30-min 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. Props: core ball, block, strap, elastic band, blanket, yoga mat. Level: beginners welcome; all levels.
  • Description: 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. 
    No equipment needed. For safety: make sure your workout area is cleared to avoid tripping/bumping; wear appropriate footwear that is secure and comfortable for walking/marching (low impact); if uncomfortable standing, seated & chair supported variations are offeredInstructor: Juliana Berfield
  • Description: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques to calm the mind. In this class, we will learn and practice different methods and techniques to empty your mind, gentle stretching, deep breathing and meditation. Most of the class can be performed sitting or standing.

    Some of what we will learn and practice:



    Brain Dissolving Meditation  

    Beat the Drum

    Comb the Skull

    Brush the Hair Massage

    Lower Energy Visualization

    Up and Down Like the Sun and the Moon

    The Windmill

    Zen Mind

  • Description: Join Nancy Campbell, MS, an exercise physiologist at Dana-Farber, for a 45-minute workout focusing on strengthening the whole body.
    Tags: Beginner-intermediate, Bone, Full body workout, Muscle, Weight lifting, Weights
  • Description: This Yoga 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.
    Tags: Beginner-Intermediate, Blanket, Block, Rfm, Strap
  • Description: In this 30-min 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. Props: core ball, block, strap, elastic band, blanket, yoga mat. Level: beginners welcome; all levels.
  • Description: 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. 
    No equipment needed. For safety: make sure your workout area is cleared to avoid tripping/bumping; wear appropriate footwear that is secure and comfortable for walking/marching (low impact); if uncomfortable standing, seated & chair supported variations are offeredInstructor: Juliana Berfield
  • Description: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques to increase energy. Most of the class can be performed sitting or standing. 
    Static stretching postures and gentle movements with deep breathing and meditation will help you increase energy, reducing both physical and mental stress. We will also practice utilizing the energetic system to help save energy instead of spending it. Some of what we will learn and practice:


    Hula Hoop – Ankles and Hips  

    Crane Meditation

    Chair Twist – Lower Back

    Outer Hips

    Internal Organ Massage

    Cleansing and Nourishing 

    Zen Mind

  • 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. Classes meet on the third Friday of each month from 3:00—4:00 PM ET. How do I register...
  • Description: 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. 
    No equipment needed. For safety: make sure your workout area is cleared to avoid tripping/bumping; wear appropriate footwear that is secure and comfortable for walking/marching (low impact); if uncomfortable standing, seated & chair supported variations are offeredInstructor: Juliana Berfield