Live Fitness Friday - Breathe and Energize: Yoga for Mind-Body Connection

Join us for a live fitness class, offered once a month. 

This session emphasizes mindful breathing and gentle, fluid movements designed to support mobility, balance, and relaxation for those living with Parkinson’s. Seated and standing poses, combined with intentional breathwork, help reduce stress, enhance circulation, and promote a greater sense of connection between mind and body. By focusing on controlled movement and breath awareness, this practice can help ease stiffness, improve posture, and foster overall well-being—leaving you feeling more energized and centered.

Instructor

Annela Villena Flores, MT-BC
Co-Owner, Union Yoga

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.

When our lives become hectic, it is easy to miss the beauty and wonder of simple, ordinary moments of our lives. During this session we will have an opportunity to pause and embrace those ordinary moments with curiosity and an open heart.

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.

We all think. Mindfulness won’t stop our thoughts, but it can change our relationship to them. In this session, we’ll explore how to notice habitual thinking patterns—especially those tied to worry, self-criticism, or uncertainty about Parkinson’s—and learn to release what no longer serves us. A guided meditation will help cultivate calm focus and clarity.

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.

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A medida que la enfermedad de Parkinson progresa, las personas pueden experimentar cambios que van más allá del movimiento, incluidos síntomas no motores como cambios en el pensamiento, el estado de ánimo y los delirios. Este webinar explorará estos síntomas, con especial atención a las alucinaciones, e incluirá consejos sobre cómo responder con empatía cuando alguien que usted conoce o cuida experimenta una alucinación. El programa también abordará conceptos erróneos sobre las alucinaciones y cuándo es conveniente hablar sobre las opciones de tratamiento con un proveedor de atención médica.

La conversación también analizará cómo la cultura, la familia y la comunidad influyen en la forma en que se comprenden y manejan estos síntomas, con el fin de ayudar a los participantes a sentirse mejor preparados para apoyarse a sí mismos o a un ser querido.
 

10 a.m. hora del Pacífico (Los Ángeles)
11 a.m. hora de la Montaña (Colorado, Phoenix y Nuevo México)
12 p.m. hora del Centro (Texas y Ciudad de México)
1 p.m. hora del Este (Nueva York , Peru y Colombia)
2 p.m. hora de Venezuela
3 p.m. hora de Chile y Argentina
7 p.m. hora de España

*Por favor, verifica su zonas horarias.*

Presentadora

Beatriz Elena Muñoz Ospina, PhD
Neuropsicóloga
Fundación Valle del Lili

¿Busca algo más? Podrá encontrar todos nuestros videos de EP Salud en Casa en YouTube.

Más información:

Todos los eventos de “EP Salud en Casa" – Parkinson.org/EPSalud.

Una lista de nuestros recursos en español – Parkinson.org/Recursos

Línea de Ayuda – 1-800-473-4636, opción 3 para español.

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

Whether you’re new to mindfulness or a returning participant, these sessions are designed to be inclusive, supportive, and accessible for everyone. Find a comfortable place to sit, settle in, and experience how mindfulness can bring steadiness and space, even in the midst of change.

A brief time for questions and reflections will follow each 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.

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

Whether you’re new to mindfulness or a returning participant, these sessions are designed to be inclusive, supportive, and accessible for everyone. Find a comfortable place to sit, settle in, and experience how mindfulness can bring steadiness and space, even in the midst of change.

A brief time for questions and reflections will follow each 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.

When our minds take us to non-resilient places (such as when we jump to conclusions, or let our emotions cloud our judgment), it helps to have a go-to move to bring them back to a calmer place.  

In this session, we will learn how to notice common difficult habits of the mind, to pause, and then to mindfully return to a better place.  As we do so, we give ourselves the best chance of choosing a better next step.

Speaker

Maria Sirois, PsyD
Psychologist, Consultant, Inspirational Speaker
Certificate in Appreciative Inquiry, Stiller School of Business

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.

This program offers an introduction and basic overview of Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD varies from person to person and changes over time. Discover its causes, common symptoms, available treatments and effective strategies for managing them. Learn practical daily living tips to empower you to take charge of your health and to navigate the challenges of living with PD.

Speaker

Rozena Davis, APRN-CNP
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

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.

Navigating Parkinson's disease (PD) requires an active and informed approach to healthcare. This program will encourage individuals living with PD to take charge of their care by providing strategies for effective communication and self-advocacy before, during and after healthcare visits.

Participants will learn how to make the most of each appointment by prioritizing their needs and preparing questions and concerns in advance. Additionally, attendees will gain access to valuable tools and resources from the Parkinson's Foundation to support their journey.

Presentations for this program were recorded in advance and will be followed by a live Q&A session.

Speakers

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

Kathleen Blake, MD, MPH
Vice Chair, People with Parkinson's Advisory Council 

Muhammad Mahdi Nashatizadeh, MD
Director, Inpatient Movement Disorders
Associate Director, Movement Disorders Fellowship
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology
University of Kansas School of Medicine

Live Q&A

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.

The Parkinson’s Foundation gratefully acknowledges Merz Therapeutics for their support of the Optimizing Care Initiative.

Explore mindfulness techniques to promote relaxation and rest. Learn practical strategies for creating a calming evening routine to support better sleep.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone.

Mindfulness practice for this program was recorded in advance.

Speaker

Crista Ellis, E-RYT, B.Sc
Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Life Coach, Founder of Rising Rose Yoga

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.