Movement Classes

Gentle & Advanced Movement Classes are held Monday-Friday

Growing evidence shows that vigorous exercise may have a neuroprotective effect for people with PD. Our group movement classes offer a flexible and functional exercise approach that target multiple symptoms and allow for adaptation for disease severity. These classes specifically target four skills shown by research to interfere with mobility in people with PD: antigravity extension, weight shifting, axial mobility, and transitional movements. Movement is a key element to living well with PD. 

*Stage 1 and 2 definition
Independent and able to move without assistance or device.
*Stage 3 and 4 definition
​Substantial balance issues and needing assistance with cane, walker, wheelchair or caregiver.

On occasion unforeseen circumstances may cause meeting and event cancellations. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Class Calendar

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Why online classes?

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​In response to COVID-19 safety concerns and to protect the health of our members, we have rallied our resources to put together online classes, support groups and educational talks to help you live well with PD safely from home.
We will return to in person classes again as soon as it is safe to do so, while continuing to offer online classes for those who would like to maintain social distancing.

Movement Classes for all Abilities
Movement Classes are held Monday-Friday

Gentle Movement on Zoom
Monday-Friday 1:00 - 1:45 pm

While accommodating limited mobility, this class is a seated exercise program with an emphasis on stretching, building endurance, and some strengthening. 
​While accommodating limitations because of pain or low endurance, this class will challenge participants to increase their activity level with the expectation of feeling and functioning better.

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Advanced Movement on Zoom
Monday-Friday 2:00 - 2:45 pm

​The 'Advanced' class uses large, whole body movement. Activities will challenge high level balance, coordination, agility endurance and strength movement patterns involve rocking, turning, reaching, and stepping.


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*Stage 1 and 2 definition- Independent and able to move without assistance or device.
*Stage 3 and 4 definition- Substantial balance issues and needing assistance with cane, walker, wheelchair or caregiver.

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On occasion unforeseen circumstances may cause meeting and event cancellations. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.