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  • 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: 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 February workshops are at capacity and now closed. Please email us to be added to a waitlist.




    Jewelry Making with the MFA – Join us for a dazzling workshop inspired by the jewelry collection at the Museum of Fine Arts. Jewelry has been used throughout history as a way to artistically express and adorn oneself. We will look at jewelry featured in the Beyond Brilliance exhibition as well as some other pieces currently on display. Inspired by the design, history, and culture of these fascinating pieces, we will create pendants for necklaces using our own small paper collages. If you’ve...
  • Description: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques which can be practiced sitting, standing, or lying down. In this class, we will free the skeleton from being a prisoner of the soft tissues, muscles, tendons, skin and fascia. We will achieve this through static meditation postures as well as dynamic movements that imitate different animals and other forces of nature. 
    Some of what you will learn and practice 

    Look to the Left and Right – Neck and Shoulders 

    The Flamingo – Hips and Groin 

    "Grind" – Lower Back, Hips and Groin 

    One Leg Up – Hamstring and Calf Muscles 

    Chair Twist – Lower Back 

    Sun Salutation – Arms, Ribs and Spine
  • 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 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: Ramel Rones, Tai Chi Master, demonstrates Qigong and Tai Chi techniques which can be practiced sitting, standing, or lying down. 
    In this class, we will focus on deep breathing, imitating the movements of animals in nature, and the practice of various meditation techniques to improve your body, breath, mind, energy and spirit. 
    Some of what you will learn and practice:
    Hula-hoop

    Xena Stretches the Spring

    Internal Organ Massage

    Stretch the Bow and Release the Arrow

    Zen 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. Classes meet on the third Friday of each month from 3:00—4:00 PM ET. How do I register...
  • 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.



    Dragon Fold Origami Books with the MFA – Join us for a fun and creative bookmaking workshop inspired by Asian artwork at the Museum of Fine Arts. This workshop features a style of bookmaking that uses simple folded paper techniques for binding rather than sewing techniques. Create one-of-a-kind books that unfold in elegant shapes and colors, and fill them with your own ideas and inspiration using drawing and collage materials. Whether you’re new to bookmaking or an experienced bookmaker, these books will absolutely delight you! 
    *Please let us know if you need us to send you scissors.

    Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. – 12:3...