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  • Description: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques to prepare and recuperate for before and after the holidays. Most of this class can be performed sitting or standing. All levels welcome. 
    Physical, mental and emotional stress can happen either before or after the holidays, or both. Using various meditation techniques, visualizations, deep breathing, static and dynamic stretches and gentle animal movements with the 5 building blocks, body, breath, mind, energy and spirit, gives you the tools to prepare or recover from both physical and mental stress of holidays and life in general. Some of what we learn and practice: 
     Hula-Hoop 

    Lower Energy Center 

    Baby Crane Flies 

    Bear Swimming 

    Crane Flies 

    Empty-Full Moon Breathing 

    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: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques for health and martial arts. Most of this class can be performed sitting or standing. All levels welcome. 
    Static stretching and dynamic animal movements together with deep breathing, energy work and meditation are important for both health and martial arts. "Awakening the Warrior from Within" adds another dimension to your practice and its positive health results. Some of what we learn and practice: 
    Hula Hoop with Rooting 

    Crane Balancing on Bamboo 

    Up and Down Like the Moon and the Sun 

    Coiling Chi Kung 

    Massaging the Soles of the Feet 

    Crane Caresses Left and Right 

    The Heron 

    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: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques for a healthy posture. Most of this class can be performed sitting or standing. All levels welcome.
    Stretching through static postures and dynamic movements from the philosophy of Qi Gong and Tai Chi with a strong emphasis on correct alignment is one of the ways to achieve a better posture. Integrating deep breathing, meditation, energy work and evoking the spirit adds four more dimensions to your goal for a healthy posture and a healthy life.
    Some of what we learn and practice: 
    Hula-Hoop 

    Baby Crane Flies 

    Crane Caresses Left and Right 

    Stretch the Bows 

    Release the Bows 

    Up & Down Like the Moon and the Sun 

    Zen Mind
  • 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.

    Drawing Mandalas Inspired by Ceramics, with the MFA 
    Wednesday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
    Join us this January as we learn how to draw mandalas and other meditative designs together. Inspired by patterns in ceramic artwork on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, we’ll create our own unique and colorful designs. This calming activity is a lovely way to enjoy the chilly winter months!

    *Please let us know if you need a pencil mailed to you.

     
    Gemstone Bracelets 
    Tuesday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET


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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 our December workshops are at capacity and now closed.


    Beaded Artwork and Jewelry with the MFA 
    Wednesday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
    Get fancy this month with a fun jewelry making workshop! Learn about different designs and traditions in beaded artwork on view at the Museum of Fine Arts and then create your own beaded bracelets. Enjoy the calming and meditative practice of beadwork as you select and arrange different colors and styles of beads to make your own beautiful artwork that you can wear.


    *P...
  • 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.




    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 with you anywhere you go for a calming and relaxing mindfulness break!

     
    Self Portraits
    Tuesday, ...
  • 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