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  • 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 the Nov. 12 workshop is at capacity and now closed. But you can email us to be added to that waitlist.

    Mindfulness Jars and Glass Artwork with the MFA 
    Wednesday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
    Join us this month for a calming and relaxing workshop! We’ll view artwork from the glass collection at the Museum of Fine Arts and bask in the swirl of beautiful shapes and colors. Then we’ll create our own mindfulness jars! Fill your mindfulness jar with soothing and peaceful materials that swirl around as you move it and then carry it wit...
  • Description: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques for the health of the lower back. Most of this class can be performed sitting or standing. All levels welcome. 
    Static and dynamic postures, strength exercises for the legs, core and upper body, combined with deep breathing and meditation are essential for healing and preventing lower back pain. Some of what we learn and practice: 
    Hula-Hoop

    Stretch the Bows

    Release the Bows 

    Vitamin "H" 

    Up Like the Sun 

    Down Like the Moon 

    Taoist Breath 

    Buddhist Breath 

    Chair Twist 

    Outer Hips 

    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 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: 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 October workshops are at capacity and now closed. But you can email us to be added to the waitlist.

    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!


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  • 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 

    Eagle Flies 

    Chair Twist 

    Baby Crane Flies

    Sun Salutations 

    Stretch and Release the Bows 

    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. 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 

    Stretch the Bows 

    Release the Bows 

    Sun Salutation 

    Cleansing 

    Up and Down Like the Moon and the Sun 

    Zen Mind
  • 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...