These classes have been designed specifically for those with Parkinson’s disease. This approach combines yoga, tai-chi and dance, improving flexibility, strength, balance and overall coordination. Great for those concerned with balance, needing the support of a chair, or simply hoping to add to an existing exercise program.
Sliding scale payment options.
In-Person and Online. Yoga is a highly recommended complementary therapy for PD; reducing anxiety, and often decreasing tremors and other associated symptoms. Carepartners and friends welcome! YOGA FOR PD is carefully designed to increase flexibility, strength and balance while alleviating stress. Research shows YOGA improves visuospatial memory, a type of remembering that is important for balance, depth perception and the ability to recognize objects and navigate the world. Yoga benefits EVERYONE who wants to nurture calm, flexibility, balance and strength. Join Brynna and dynamic community in the ongoing YOGA FOR PD class!
Open to all levels of ability.
Instructor: Brynna Hurwitz
Fusion class incorporating Pure Pilates, PaKua 24+ movements, the 7 Primal movements (7pm), and progressions of movement patterns.
Movements include: standing and going up/down to the floor, however, modifications will be offered for chair seated work, all directions of the spine, all planes of motion, continuous movement and props suggested but are optional.
Suitable for beginning or returning exercisers. Daily maintenance & fall prevention, improve expressiveness & intelligibility of speech. Mood boosting!
Other useful Information: (Able to stand for durations of time, move continuously, etc.)
Join from your home independently or with caregiver/exercise partner. Equipment: tennis ball (or similar, doesn’t need to bounce)
Instructor: Laura Lou Pape-McCarthy
Are you navigating Parkinson’s without a partner? Looking to connect with others to build a support network? People with Parkinson’s are welcome to join this support group meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month. This is a virtual meeting.
Contact Nia Jones, Program Coordinator at nia@parkinsonresouces.org or call 971.727.3532.
The Ashland support group welcomes family, friends and care partners as well as those living with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. This meeting is held virtually on Zoom.
Please contact Nia at nia@parkinsonsresources.org or call Parkinson’s Resources at 800.426.6806 to obtain Zoom meeting details.
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These classes have been designed specifically for those with Parkinson’s disease. This approach combines yoga, tai-chi and dance, improving flexibility, strength, balance and overall coordination. Great for those concerned with balance, needing the support of a chair, or simply hoping to add to an existing exercise program.
Sliding scale fee options
This class offers both seated exercises and standing exercises with the assistance of a sturdy chair or assisted device such as a walker for support. This class would be a good fit for beginners or those needing a lower intensity workout. We will focus on whole body activation, strength, flexibility, balance, fine motor skills, dual tasking, and posture. There is no charge to you to participate. Our goal is to provide you with tools to help improve movements and skills that can decline in Parkinson’s, improve your overall quality of life, and reduce falls. To register contact Theresa at Theresa.harzo@providence.org
Instructed by Becky Dallum
This program is offered free through Providence.
We work Parkinson’s specific exercises for flexibility and strength and then move into Boxing without bags as we are doing it on Zoom. We work patterns for punching and footwork to build intensity.
This class is best for individuals who do not need assistance and can move independently. The instructor will need to assess movement before joining the class. After contacting the instructor, Lori will allow you to join or observe a class to see if it is appropriate for the individual.
Instructor: Lori B. Havas
Class fees: $35/month
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ONLINE
This class focuses on whole body activation, strength, flexibility, balance, fine motor skills, dual tasking, posture, agility and cardiovascular exercise. Monday and Wednesday 10am-11am, online, offered free through Providence Brain and Spine Institute.
Contact TheresaHarczo@providence.org to sign up.
FREE