The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center presents PD Yoga. Classes are taught by a certified Yoga instructor with special training in PD. There are many benefits of yoga, which include a balanced relationship between body and mind and increased vitality, positivity, and peace. This Hatha yoga class improves balance, strength, and flexibility. All levels of Yoga experience are welcome.

Click here to learn more on the Wellness Works website.

Location: **Currently Meeting Online** Bodyscapes Fitness Center, Longwood Medical Area, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115
Date & Time: Contact Wellness Works for updated information; Chair Yoga- Wednesdays, 10 AM & Dynamic Yoga – Fridays, 10 AM
Contact: Michelle Guo, mguo1@bidmc.harvard.edu

The program will begin the practice with gentle yoga movements where you will be encouraged to sense into your physical experience and cultivate ease. You will also learn breathing practices that can help to balance your nervous system and support well being, and the program will close each class with a meditation practice. Meditation practices will include guided body scans, guided imagery, breath awareness, and loving kindness (Metta). No previous experience needed. This class is for anyone who identifies as a care partner for a person with PD.

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Location: **Currently Meeting Online** Bodyscapes Fitness Center, Longwood Medical Area, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115
Date & Time: Contact Wellness Works for updated information; THU, 9 – 10 AM
Contact: Michelle Guo, mguo1@bidmc.harvard.edu

This program includes functionally based exercises, both seated and standing, as well as selected yoga postures and breathing exercises to address symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. This program is led by certified yoga instructor and physical therapist Nanci Winterhalter.

Dates & Times: 6-week Sessions; Tuesdays, 1 – 2 PM
Location: Dartmouth Senior Center, 628 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748
Contact: Nanci Winterhalter, 508-999-4717 or nanciwinterhalter@gmail.com

Gentle Movement, Dance, and Yoga with Donna Brooks include seated and supported dance, stretching, and vocalization to improve coordination, dexterity, strength, balance, motor control, gait, and rapidity. They also help you generate the emotional resiliency you need to face this disease. Students report feeling both energized and more calm.

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Dates & Times: Wednesdays, 9:30-10:45am
Location: *This program is held via Zoom and in person. Please contact Donna Brooks for more information.*
186 Northampton Street, Ste D, Easthampton, MA 012027
Contact: Donna Brooks, 413-230-1260 or donna@originalbodywisdom.com

This small-group program includes functionally based exercises, both on and off the mat to address the earlier symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. This program is led by certified yoga instructor and physical therapist Nanci Winterhalter.

This program is supported by the APDA MA Chapter.

Dates & Times: 6-week Sessions; Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Location: Sangha New Bedford, 693 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Contact: Nanci Winterhalter, 508-990-0178 or nanciwinterhalter@gmail.com

Spaulding in Hyannis is offering this virtual yoga class. This 6-week virtual yoga series for individuals with neurological conditions and/or mobility considerations to learn the basics and explore the benefits of yoga and mindfulness. These gentle, slow paced classes taught by a Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified yoga teacher will offer pose options and variations to make the practice accessible and safe for all. Through this practice participants will develop strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination and learn breathing techniques and mindfulness to enhance physical and mental well-being.

Date & Time: Mondays; 10 – 11 AM
Location: Online via Zoom
Contact: Email dnardi@mghihp.edu for questions and to learn more about the program, or call Danielle at (508) 771-1300 to register.

Let Your Yoga Dance is a unique healing movement and yoga mix that has brought increased strength, flexibility, balance, and Joy to hundreds of Parkinson’s students. This program is designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and caregivers. No experience is necessary.

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Date & Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

To register, please call the instructor at 413-329-7887 or email megha@letyouryogadance.com.

A combination of seated and chair-assisted poses will help improve strength flexibility, and balance. For more information, please click here.

Date & Time: Multiple, contact TriYoga for more information
Location: Online
Contact: 781-609-2497 or info@triyogaboston.org

Parkinson’s Fitness offers this virtual Zoom class to help participants increase breath control, strength, flexibility and balance through both standing and seated movements.

Date & Time: Wednesdays,  1:00-2:00 PM
Location: at home, via Zoom
Contact: Dianna Daly, diannadaly@gmail.com

This yoga class for people with PD is led by Certified Yoga Therapist and Iyengar Yoga Teacher Cathy Mann.

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Date & Time: Multiple; Contact Cathy Mann for more information
Location: at home, via Zoom
Contact: Cathy Mann, cathymannyoga@gmail.com

Join Jennifer Cooper at Laughing Dog Yoga in Wellesley for this yoga class designed to help improve balance, strength, flexibility, and confidence. People with Parkinson’s, MS, and Dystonia are welcome to join.

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Date & Time: Wednesdays; 1:15-2:15 PM
Location: 159 Linden Street, 2nd Floor, Wellesley, MA
Contact: Email info@ldyoga.com or click here to visit the Laughing Dog website.

Eleonora Cordovani, Yoga for Neurological Conditions Specialist, will offer this yoga program for people with Parkinson’s. No previous experience is necessary. The class is structured with movements, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation. Open also to caregivers.

Date & Time: Contact the studio for more information
Location: WellBeing Fitness, 203B Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886
Contact: Email info@wellbeing-fitness.com