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  • 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 energy. This class can be performed sitting or standing. In this class, we will focus on strengthening the legs and the abdominal muscles, gentle stretching, and different deep breathing techniques. We will practice sitting, standing, and moving meditations and last, but not least, we will evoke the spirit using different animal movements.
    Some of what you will learn and practice



    Hula-hoop

    Chair Twist

    Up Like Smoke

    Down Like a Feather

    The Beach Ball

    Chair Sit Ups

    Push the Tablets

    Tiger and Dragon

    Lower Energy Center Meditation

  • 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: 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 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: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Pharmacy Department Policy and Procedure Manual Chapter/Policy Number: 3.14 Chapter Title: Orientation/Training and Competency Continuing Education Policy Title: Privacy and Confidentiality Policy PolicyApproved: 01/09/2025
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  • Description:
    Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques to improve balance. Most of the class can be performed sitting or standing. 

    Strength. Flexibility. Experiencing your mass, or weight, on one leg or both legs. This is the formula for better physical balance while the deep breathing, meditation and energy work help your mental and emotional balance. 

    Some of what we will learn and practice:



    Hula-hoop

    Flamingo – Hip

    Up like Smoke – Leg strength

    Down like a Feather – Leg strength

    Cloud Legs

    The Hour– Glass

    The Lower Energy Center Visualization

    Zen Mind



  • 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: 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: 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 March workshops are at capacity and now closed.







    Sculpture with the MFA – Join us for a fun workshop inspired by the amazing diversity of sculpture at the Museum of Fine Arts. Sculpture is an art form with an incredible amount of variety and versatility. We’ll explore a range of sculptural pieces for inspiration and then we’ll create our own masterpieces with air-dry clay. This will be the perfect opportunity for you to relax and let your hands enjoy the creative wonders of working with clay. Once your masterpiece is dry, you can add color and details with acrylic paints....
  • Description: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques for the arms, neck and shoulders. Most of the class can be performed sitting or standing. We will use static and dynamic movements, deep breathing and meditation to help release tension and pain in the upper body. We will learn and practice animal movements to strengthen and stretch the arms, neck and shoulders to create freedom on a physical and mental level. 
    Some of what we will learn and practice:


    The Hula Hoop - Hips and Lower Back

    Hug Yourself

    Clap Forward and Back

    Reach Back

    Crane Flies : Left and Right

    Spider Climbs the Wall

    Shoulder Rolls

    Zen Mind