We know that many of you regularly use our services for stress relief, connection, and well-being. That's why we now offer a growing number of online programs, including one-on-one virtual visits, yoga, nutrition, and meditation.

Details are below, but you'll find our full program schedule and links to join live classes on our web page: Zakim Center's Online Group Programs.

We are updating our offerings often throughout this unplanned closure and encourage you to check our web page for the most up-to-date information.

One-on-One Virtual Services
Weekdays, scheduled on an individual basis
Virtual services include self-care sessions with our massage therapists, music therapy consultations, and exercise consults.
To learn more about these offerings or schedule a session, please email Zakim_Center@dfci.harvard.edu.

Chair Yoga Flow
Mondays, 10-10:45 a.m., Tuesdays, 11-11:45 a.m., Wednesdays & Thursdays, 2-2:45 p.m.
This class 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, notice a loss of energy, or have balance issues due to peripheral neuropathy, this class is for you.

Meditation with Live Music
Mondays & Fridays, 11-11:45 a.m., Tuesdays, 3-3:45 p.m.
In this 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, lower anxiety and pain, and guide you to a deeper relaxation.

Ask the Music Therapist
Mondays, 1-1:45 p.m.
Do you want to learn more about how you can use music on your own to reduce stress and manage pain? Join this session to review simple techniques using the music you like to help you feel better. We will also discuss how you can use digital platforms to access free music, make playlists, and find new artists.

Gentle Yoga Flow
Mondays & Tuesdays, 2-2:45 p.m., Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m., Thursdays, 11-11:45 a.m.
This joyful flow is a practice that connects movement to breath in a sequence of yoga poses. The class is designed to promote a mind-body connection as it develops strength, stamina, flexibility, balance, relaxation, and focus.

Qigong & Meditation
Mondays, 3-3:45 p.m., Fridays, 2-2:45 p.m.
This Qigong (Chi Kung) class involves the practice of mind-body techniques by using different postures such as lying, sitting, standing still, moving slowly (Tai Chi), and moving quickly (Kung Fu). You will learn exercises of the mind-body through mindful awareness and fluid movement. These techniques can help you relax and increase concentration, while engaging the mind, body, and spirit to improve quality of life.

Strength Training
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10-10:45 a.m., Fridays, 1-1:45 p.m.
This class focuses on strengthening the whole body. It starts with a short cardio warmup, followed by 35 minutes of strength training (standing or on the floor), and then 10 minutes of total body stretching. It’s a fun and supportive environment to find your inner strong survivor.

Zakim Center's Family Nutrition
Tuesdays, 12:45-1:15 p.m.
Attention parents! Join Stephanie Meyers, MS, RDN, as she leads 30-minute kid-friendly nutrition sessions via Zoom. Each week features new food-based activities and ideas to keep your kids busy and safe in the kitchen.
This week’s theme: Sweets & Treats full of flavor but made with less sugar.

Mindfulness Meditation
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-1:45 p.m., Wednesdays, 11-11:45 a.m.
In this class you will learn techniques to help focus your mind on the present moment to raise awareness of your thoughts with acceptance, patience, and compassion. Research shows that mindfulness meditation can: improve sleep, memory, and cognitive function; increase a sense of well-being; and enhance immune function.

Tai Chi & Meditation
Wednesdays, 3-3:45 p.m.
This class focuses on gentle movements and exercises to maintain health and well-being. Learn and practice sitting or standing techniques, as well as slow moving meditation, while focusing on deep breathing and posture to help relax the mind and strengthen the body.

Zakim’s Kitchen: Home Edition
Wednesdays, 1:15-1:45 p.m.
Need some healthy snack inspiration in these days of remote work and homeschooling? Join our dietitian and nutritionist as she demonstrates a healthy recipe LIVE in her kitchen, and shares tips and answers questions in real time.
This week’s theme: For the Love of Lentils

Ask the Nutritionist
Thursdays, 12:45-1:30 p.m.
Join our dietitian and nutritionist for in-depth nutrition chats. Each session begins with a 15-minute presentation on a common cancer-related nutrition topic like “Does Sugar Feed Cancer,” or “What can I eat to deal with treatment related side effects?” There’s ample time to answer individual questions, which can be submitted anonymously in real time during the session. The class is uniquely tailored to meet the general nutrition needs of people in every phase of cancer treatment and recovery.

Please tell us if you need help connecting with these offerings. Email Zakim_Center@dfci.harvard.edu or call 617-632-3322.