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  • 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
  • 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 Shoulders, Neck and Arms. Most of this class can be performed sitting or standing.

    We will learn and practice static and dynamic stretches and strengthening movements with deep breathing and meditation to relieve stiffness, aches, pain and stress in the shoulders, arms and neck.

    Some of what we will learn and practice:



    Hula-Hoop

    Look to the Left

    Look to the Right

    The Pretzel

    Windmill Arms

    Coiling Chi Kung

    Stretch the Bow

    Shoot the Arrow


  • Description: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques for internal organs, hips and groin. Using static postures and dynamic movements with deep breathing and different meditations, we will increase circulation and reduce stagnation in your internal organ area while also stretching the hips and groin. We will strengthen the legs and core through Tai Chi principles and techniques.

    Some of what we will learn and practice:
    Empty-Full Moon

    Hula-Hoop

    Hip Extension

    Taoist Breath

    Buddhist Breath

    Pelvis See-Saw

    Outer Hip
  • 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 April workshops are at capacity and now closed.






    Bookmaking: Pamphlet Stitch Books with the MFA– Join us for a fun and creative bookmaking workshop inspired by two exhibits currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts that feature books. We’ll take a look at work from Robert Frank: Mary’s Book and also books that John Wilson created illustrations for in Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson. Together, we’ll learn a simple stitching method of bookbinding so that you can create books filled with your own creative ideas and inspiration!
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