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  • Description: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques. Most of this class can be performed sitting or standing. We will learn and practice static and dynamic stretches, strength exercises, deep breathing and meditation to help your neck, shoulders, lower back and digestive system. 
    Some of what we will learn and practice: 
    Hula Hoop 

    Stretch the Bows 

    Rainbow, Sitting 

    Release the Bows 

    Chair Twist 

    Look to the Left, Look to the Right 

    Internal Organ Massage
  • 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 offered.
  • Description: Building a healthy core involves strengthening the muscles in your torso that stabilize and support your spine and pelvis, such as your abdomen, back and hips. A strong core is beneficial to injury prevention, better balance, improved posture and pain relief. 30-minute sessions incorporate a mix of standing, seated, and prone muscle conditioning exercises with controlled breath and alignment that builds strength and endurance. All levels welcome with modifications offered.
  • 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: This yoga flow class promotes mind-body awareness with minimal weight-bearing on hands, and gentle transition to and from the floor. The class is moderately paced to cultivate strength, range of motion, flexibility, and balance within a gentle, continuous sequence of postures. The class is designed for participants who are able to lay down and sit on a mat. Modifications are offered.
  • 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.

    Please note that registration for the May workshops are at capacity, but please email if you would like to be added to the waitlist.





    Musical Instruments with the MFA – Uplift your spirit with a delightful workshop that features the musical instrument collection at the Museum of Fine Arts. We’ll view a variety of instruments and listen to what they sound like, then we’ll decorate and create our very own thumb pianos. The thumb pianos are small enough that you can carry them with you during the day for some pleasant musical interludes!

    Wednesday, May 21, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET


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  • 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