This gentle summer session will introduce you to mindfulness meditation practices specifically tailored for those living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.  Through gentle movement, guided breath work, and meditation, you will learn tools to help manage stress and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, and cultivate self-compassion and acceptance.

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

Jennifer Monness, Founder and Director, The Meditation Lab

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.

Join us every Monday as our expert speaker leads you in guided relaxation techniques to help boost brain power and reduce stress. 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

Crista Ellis, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Inspirational Mentor, Founder of Rising Rose Yoga, 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, Ph.D. - 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.

Emotions can be overwhelming, especially for those of us managing a chronic illness. In this session, we will look at how to use mindfulness to tend our emotions and find the wisdom that lives in every feeling.

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.

Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

Join our global program where esteemed dance professionals from Southern Danceworks lead sessions focusing on unleashing the full potential of physical and artistic movement. Modeled after an evidence-based program pioneered by the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson's Group.  

Movement for Parkinson's offers tailored instruction designed to harness all the benefits of dance to transform lives and enhance well-being including fluidity of movement, stability, balance, and motor skills.  

Speakers

Teri Weksler
Teaching Artist
UAB Arts in Medicine

Mary Margaret Scalici, MA
Teaching Artist
Body Arts and Sciences Institute (BASI) Instructor
UAB Arts in Medicine

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Due to the nature of our social engagement programs and to protect the privacy of participants, we will not be recording or archiving these programs. By not recording, it's our hope that the program provides a comfortable environment that encourages meaningful participation.

Join us for a soothing and supportive gentle yoga class designed specifically for individuals living with Parkinson's. This class focuses on gentle movements, mindful breathing techniques, and relaxation exercises to promote flexibility, improve balance, and reduce muscle stiffness commonly associated with Parkinson's disease. Through a series of accessible yoga poses and guided meditation, you'll learn to cultivate a sense of calmness, enhance body awareness, and foster a deeper connection between mind and body.

No prior yoga experience is necessary, and modifications will be provided to adapt to individual needs. Come nurture yourself in a safe environment tailored to the unique challenges and strengths of Parkinson's.

Please keep a chair and bottle of water nearby. Enjoy the session!

Instructors

Crista Ellis, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Transformational Mentor, Founder of Rising Rose Yoga, 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.

Join Crista for a guided meditation to welcome our hearts into healing and our minds into harmony. We often find ourselves trapped in our thoughts, pondering what we should do, weighing the pros and cons, wrestling with fears, and questioning our decisions. Although our minds are intelligent, accessing our heart space allows us to truly connect with our inner selves. By surrendering to our hearts, we can align our actions with our true desires, allowing both our heart and mind to work together in harmony.

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 and community connection following the practice.

Speaker

Crista Ellis, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Inspirational Mentor, Founder of Rising Rose Yoga, 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, Ph.D. - 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 many of us, physical discomfort is a part of our journey with Parkinson’s. In this session, we will talk together about how mindfulness can help us manage discomfort and pain, and offer a guided meditation on working with some of the common difficulties associated with Parkinson’s.

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.

Power up your workout. Punch Out PD will include dynamic, high-energy drills that train muscle power. Vigorous exercise can help improve motor function and brain health. This class will incorporate intervals of high intensity power movements such as squats & punches, along with functional strength exercises that support activities of daily living. The goal of this class is to help support confidence, independence and optimal brain aging. Both seated and standing exercises will be included.

Instructors

Cammy Dennis, BS, ACE, AFAA, AEA, NAFC

Susan Lassiter, BSN, MSN, MHA, AEA, NAFC

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.