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  • Description: In this 17-minute video, Juliana Berfield, PhD, E-RYT 500, CPT, leads you through a gentle yoga flow designed to put you in a state of calm and relaxation before bedtime. 
    Difficulty sleeping is one of the most common symptoms of cancer treatment and can affect your health if not treated. It’s important to speak with your doctor if you’re experiencing sleep problems. This video has been produced by the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living and is part of a comprehensive Sleep and Relaxation Toolkit. For more of these types of videos and resources, visit myzakim.dana-farber.org.

  • Description: We'd love to get your feedback on the Zakim Center's online programs. Our anonymous survey should only take you about 5 minutes. Even if you haven't attended any of our programs, we still want to hear from you. Your feedback is important to us!


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  • Description: Beginning next week, we’ll offer Beginners Aerobics/Cardio Workout every Tuesday from 12 – 12:30 p.m. ET, in addition to Thursday’s class. This virtual class will be held webinar-style and open to the public.


    Yogalates will also replace Gentle Yoga Flow on Thursdays from 5 – 5:45 p.m. ET. This virtual class will be held meeting-style and only open to Dana-Farber patients, caregivers, and staff with a MyZakim account. Remember to sign up if you don’t already have an account, and we’ll see you in class!
  • Description: Join Stephanie Meyers, RD, LDN, CNSD, a nutritionist with Dana-Farber’s Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living, for healthy cooking inspiration. This week's topic: Ground turkey
    Resources: Ground Turkey (PDF)

    Eating With Cancer Podcast -- https://link.chtbl.com/EatingWithCancer

    Tags: Curry, Hummus, Meatballs, Nutrition, Stephanie Meyers, Tahini, Teriyaki, Turkey, Rice, Video
  • Description: Having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep? The Zakim Center has you covered with our Sleep and Relaxation Toolkit. This toolkit features self-guided videos developed by our expert staff, all under twenty minutes long.
    Insomnia is very common in cancer patients and survivors, but it can have serious medical effects on your health if not treated. It is important to speak with your oncology team if you are experiencing sleep problems.
    More Dana-Farber ResourcesVideo: Improving Your Sleep: Tips for Dealing with InsomniaArticle: Tips for Managing Insomnia During Cancer TreatmentPodcast: Insomnia And Sleep: What You Need To Know
  • Description: In this 30-minute class you will experience an alternative mindfulness meditation experience with the presence of live music. Research shows that listening to live music during meditation may help focus an active mind, decrease heart rate, anxiety and pain, and guide you to a deeper relaxation. 

    Songs: Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles When You Say Nothing At All - Alison Krauss Harvest Moon - Neil Young To Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

    Tags: Expressive Arts, Meditation, Music Therapy, Video
  • Description: In this 30-minute class you will experience an alternative mindfulness meditation experience with the presence of live music. Research shows that listening to live music during meditation may help focus an active mind, decrease heart rate, anxiety and pain, and guide you to a deeper relaxation. 

    Songs: My Girl - The Temptations I Second That Emotion - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder Stand By Me - Ben E. King Will You Love Me Tomorrow - Carole King

    Tags: Expressive Arts, Meditation, Music Therapy, Video
  • Description: In this 30-minute class you will experience an alternative mindfulness meditation experience with the presence of live music. Research shows that listening to live music during meditation may help focus an active mind, decrease heart rate, anxiety and pain, and guide you to a deeper relaxation. 

    Songs: Lovely Day - Bill Withers Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher - Jackie Wilson On Top of the World - Imagine Dragons Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

    Tags: Expressive Arts, Meditation, Music Therapy, Video
  • Description: In this 30-minute class you will experience an alternative mindfulness meditation experience with the presence of live music. Research shows that listening to live music during meditation may help focus an active mind, decrease heart rate, anxiety and pain, and guide you to a deeper relaxation. 

    Songs: Peace Train - Cat Stevens Gift of Acceptance - India Arie What's Going On - Marvin Gaye Heal The World - Michael Jackson Imagine - John Lennon

    Tags: Expressive Arts, Meditation, Music Therapy, Video
  • Description: In this 30-minute class you will experience an alternative mindfulness meditation experience with the presence of live music. Research shows that listening to live music during meditation may help focus an active mind, decrease heart rate, anxiety and pain, and guide you to a deeper relaxation. 

    Songs: Because You Loved Me - The Power of Love - Pour Que Tu M'aimes Encore - It's All Coming Back To Me Now - Beauty and the Beast - All By Myself

    Tags: Expressive Arts, Meditation, Music Therapy, Video