Exercise is an essential part of overall Parkinson's management. In addition to helping with movement symptoms, exercise can have a positive impact on non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's. This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being. 

In-person Check-in Time: 10 a.m. ET
Resource Fair: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Program Time:  10 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served. 

Ample parking is available onsite.

Speakers: 

 Terry Brame
Coordinator, YMCA of Central Virginia Community Health

Lennox McNeary, MD, FAAPMR
Physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neuro Rehab Collaborative

Philip J. Lee, MD
Movement Disorders Fellow, UVA Health University Hospital

Rock Steady Boxing Demonstration

Living with Parkinson’s—whether as a person diagnosed or a care partner—can feel like navigating constant change. In this session, we’ll use the breath as an anchor, bringing stability and presence amid uncertainty. Through guided breathwork and mindfulness, we’ll ease tension, deepen awareness, and reconnect with ourselves.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice. 

Speaker

Cary Goodman
Founder, Black Men's Wholeness
Public Health and Faith Consultant
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.

In sessions with Dr. Rush, we explore different dimensions of a mindfulness practice. She will share ways to ground and settle the mind and body. These mindfulness techniques can offer moments of respite and clarity that can be useful throughout your week. Find a comfortable seat and join your mindful Parkinson's community for a special session.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice.

Speaker

Taylor Rush, PhD
Health Psychologist
Director of Behavioral Services and Interdisciplinary Programs
Center for Neurological Restoration
Cleveland Clinic

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.

Developing a mindfulness practice can be a great gift as we manage our journey with Parkinson’s. But how do we do it? This session will focus on the nuts and bolts of building mindfulness into your days, help you overcome common hurdles, and offer a guided meditation to help bring mindfulness to every moment.

Speaker

Devon Hase, Author, Meditation Teacher

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.

In the midst of life's challenges, finding moments of stillness can be a profound gift. This session explores the power of presence — how creating quiet spaces within ourselves can provide strength, clarity, and resilience during difficult times. Through guided meditation and reflection, we'll discover how mindfulness can serve as a steady anchor, helping us navigate uncertainty with greater ease and compassion.

Join us as we embrace the gift of presence, cultivating peace in the here and now.

Speaker

Barbara Leffler, PhD, RN
Retired Clinical Psychologist and Registered Nurse
Care Partner to her husband living with Parkinson's
Parkinson's Foundation Hospital Lead Ambassador

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.

Learn to navigate the unpredictability of life and Parkinson's with mindfulness. Explore equanimity practices to stay centered amid life's ups and downs.

Speaker

Crista Ellis, E-RYT, B.Sc, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Life Coach, Founder of Rising Rose Yoga, Senior Community Engagement Manager, Parkinson's Foundation

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.

In sessions with Dr. Rush, we explore different dimensions of a mindfulness practice. She will share ways to ground and settle the mind and body. These mindfulness techniques can offer moments of respite and clarity that can be useful throughout your week. Find a comfortable seat and join your mindful Parkinson's community for a special session.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice.

Speaker

Taylor Rush, PhD
Health Psychologist
Director of Behavioral Services and Interdisciplinary Programs
Center for Neurological Restoration
Cleveland Clinic

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.

For those of us managing Parkinson’s, the body can become a source of frustration and difficulty. It might even seem counterintuitive to think about bringing awareness to the body. In this session, we will focus on the benefits of body awareness and offer a guided meditation on awareness of the body.

Speaker

Nico Hase, PhD, Author, Meditation Teacher

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.

Let’s use the PWR!Moves Flow to optimize your coordination for better mobility, balance, and cognition with this whole-body workout. You will have the opportunity to practice in various positions (standing, sitting, yoga mat) should you feel confident. Get ready to PWR! Up! 

Equipment: Weights, sturdy chair, yoga mat

Instructor

Jennifer Bazan-Wigle, PT, DPT, CEEAA
Physical Therapist, PWR!Moves Instructor,  and Neurofit Faculty
PWR!Gym - Parkinson Wellness Recovery 

Pandora Larsen, ACE-CPT, FAS
PWR!Moves Instructor, PD Exercise Specialist and Director of Exercise Therapy
PWR!Gym -Parkinson Wellness Recovery

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.

Experience the rhythmic flow of tango-inspired movements blended with the gentle, grounding practice of seated yoga. This special Live Fitness Friday session is designed for the Parkinson’s community, offering a fun and accessible way to enhance mobility, balance, and mind-body connection—all from the comfort of your chair. Join us as we breathe, stretch, and move to the essence of tango, fostering strength, grace, and joy.

No prior experience is needed—just bring your energy and a desire to move!

Instructor

Carolyn Merritt, PhD
Executive Director, Tango Therapy Project
CYT-200 yoga instructor, adapted tango teacher

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends, and the community.