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  • Description:
    Join us in-person next Wednesday April 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Dana-Farber's Longwood campus for a fun day of free mini-massages, ear acupuncture, creative arts activities, and more! Open only to Dana-Farber patients, families, and staff.






    Special Events:

    Qigong, 10:10 - 10:40 a.m.

    Mindfulness Meditation, 10:50 - 11:20 a.m.

    Tai Chi, 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    Poetry Experience, 12:10 - 12:40 p.m.

    Qigong, 12:50 - 1:20 p.m.
    Sound Bath Meditation, 1:30 - 2 p.m.






    All Day Events:

    Mini Massages

    Ear Acupuncture

    Mindful Eating Experience

    Creative Arts Activities

    Info Tables (Health Coaching, Integrative Medicine, Research Studies)




    For any questions, e-mail Zakim_Center@dfci.harvard.edu
  • Description: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques for building muscle mass and bone density. Most of this class can be performed sitting or standing. 
    We will learn some "Hard-style" Chi Gong that the monks of the famous Shaolin Temple trained to increase muscle mass and bone density. This "Hard" Chi Gong together with deep breathing and meditation increases upper body, leg, and abdominal (core) strength, energy and stamina. Some of what we will learn and practice: – Horse Stance – Squeeze the Oranges – Chair Sit-Ups – Up Like Smoke – Down Like a Feather – Crane Flies – Zen Mind
  • 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: 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 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: 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:

    Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques for the lungs and spine. Most of this class can be performed sitting or standing. 
    We will gently stretch the soft tissue around the spine and lungs by learning and practicing different static postures and dynamic movements from ancient eastern health and martial arts philosophies. At the same time, using different deep breathing techniques we will stimulate the lungs. We will also practice meditation and energy work for the health of both the lungs and the spine. Some of what we will learn and practice:Hula-HoopMountain StanceStretch the BowsRelease the BowsA Sun SalutationWall BackstrokesChair TwistRainbowZen 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/ Ma...
  • 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