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  • Description: Cold and Snowy Days 
    When it is cold and dark many of us experience negative emotions and a lack of energy or motivation. Physically the blood circulation slows down, the hands and feet get cold. The soft tissue (skin, muscles facia and tendons) shrink and the skeleton and joints are under physical stress. In this class we will gently stretch the soft tissue using deep breathing and the dissolving meditation to deeply relax and release both physical and mental tension and stress. We will massage the abdominal area and the internal organs through movements or with our palms and hands to increase circulation and remove stagnation. This will create warmth and a deep feeling of relaxation throughout the entire body as well as the internal organs. Correct alignment, deep breathing, emptying the mind and evoking the spirit may improve mood, reduce anxiety and lead to better health. 
    Some of what we will learn and practice in this 45 minute class: Internal Organ Dissolving, Kidney Ma...
  • 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: 3 Little Birds - Bob Marley I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash Valerie - Amy Winehouse Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & The Waves I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston Don't Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin

    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: Malibu - Miley Cyrus Banks - NEEDTOBREATHE Sailing - Christopher Cross Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding River of Dreams - Billy Joel Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel

    Tags: Expressive Arts, Meditation, Music Therapy, Video
  • 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: Unintentional Weight Changes During Cancer Treatment and Recovery (Short demo on protein-rich snack included!)
    Resources: Unintentional Weight Changes During Cancer Treatment and Recovery (PDF)
    Tags: Energy, Granola, Protein, Recipe, Snacks
  • 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: One Day - Matisyahu Peace Train - Cat Stevens What's Going On - Marvin Gaye Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) - George Harrison Imagine - John Lennon We Shall Overcome - Traditional Song

    Tags: Expressive Arts, Meditation, Music Therapy, Video
  • Description: Meditation is a practice that can help us learn to be present in the moment and navigate life's challenges. The class is led by Patty Arcari, PhD, RN, program manager of mindfulness and meditation at Dana-Farber's Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies.


    Tags: Calm, Peace, Presence, Meditation, Relaxation
  • 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: Michelle - Oh Darling - Come Together - All My Loving - Yesterday - The Long and Winding Road 

    Tags: Expressive Arts, Meditation, Music Therapy, Video
  • Description: Check the Class Schedule tab for full class descriptions and access!
    Beginners Aerobics/Cardio Workout, with Juliana Berfield, PhD, E-RYT 500, CPT

    Every Thursday from 12 - 12:30 p.m., starting March 3rd 

    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. 

    This class will be held webinar-style, meaning that fellow participants and instructor do not have the ability to see you. The instructor can see your name and anything you type in the chat, but no one else. This program may be recorded.

    Dance & Movement, with Anna Krotinger, MBE

    Every Monday from 2 -3:00 p.m., starting March 7th

    This class aims to create a community around dance by exploring mu...
  • 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: Rainbows True Colors - Cyndi Lauper Umbrella - Rhianna Rainbow Connection - Kenneth Ascher, Paul Williams Rainbow - Kesha Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg Rainbow - Kacey Musgraves

    Tags: Expressive Arts, Meditation, Music Therapy, Video
  • Description: Join Nancy Campbell, MS, an exercise physiologist at Dana-Farber, for a 45-minute workout focusing on strengthening the whole body.


    Tags: Beginner-intermediate, Bone, Full body workout, Muscle, Weight lifting, Weights
  • 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: I Won't Back Down – Tom Petty Fight Song – Rachel Platten Brave – Sara Bareilles You Gotta Be – Des'ree The Climb – Miley Cyrus Beautiful – Christina Aguilera

    Tags: Expressive Arts, Meditation, Music Therapy, Video