Stanford Health Care Cancer Wellness Classes

This online class provides a supportive place to learn and practice meditation. Mindfulness practices such as breathwork and self-compassion are also taught. All of these practices can help reduce stress. They can also boost the immune system. These skills can also strengthen your ability to cope with challenges and build inner strength and wisdom.  Beginners are welcome.

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For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

This online class uses exercises and movements that work on breathing, posture, coordination, and energy flow. Meditation and mindfulness practices help increase well-being and vitality. The class includes practices that support the nervous system to help with movements used in daily living. This class is for people of all ages and stages.

This class is hosted by the Stanford Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

This online class gives you a supportive place to learn massage methods for self-care. Self-massage can help you cope with stress and illness. Each class includes time for relaxation. Information is also shared about oil massage and massage tools, and how to set up your space for self-massage. The class is interactive. Participants can request what types of self-massage they would like to learn.

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

This class uses sound and meditation to give you a calming sound bath. Guided meditation and the sounds of 11 crystal alchemy sound bowls help heal your mind, body, and spirit.

Sound baths are based on ancient healing methods that help promote deep rest and relaxation. A sound bath is like a deep tissue massage. The benefits can include improved sleep, less stress and anxiety, and relief from chronic pain. It can also give you a renewed sense of well-being and calm. The sound bath starts with gentle breathing, followed by a guided meditation with the deep healing sounds of the sound bowls. The sounds help your mind slow and the body rest and heal.

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

This online class helps build balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength. This class is taught in both English and Mandarin, and is open to all. Tai Chi strengthens the body, quiets the mind, calms emotions, and improves health and well-being.

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

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Tai Chi is a slow and graceful exercise. It helps improve health and well-being. Tai Chi is easy to learn. The movements stretch and tone the body, increase strength, help with flexibility, and improve balance. It also helps reduce stress and anxiety. Each online class has breathing, movement, and Qi Gong (meditation) exercises. This online class is friendly and positive. It can help you feel more at peace and in harmony with life.

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

Ai Chi is an active relaxation program. It takes place in a pool with warm, shallow water. Deep breathing and slow, broad movements are done in flowing patterns. The class is inspired by tai chi and qigong. It helps improve balance and fatigue levels.

To take this class, you need to be able to stand and stay balanced in the water on your own. You do not need to be able to walk on land.

Registration for each class date is accepted until 5:00 p.m. the day before the class.

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

This online class provides patients and caregivers with safe stretching, strengthening, and balance exercises. The yoga sequence starts with gentle breathing, attitude support, and muscle and joint warm-ups. Movement, breathing, and centering flows are followed by deep muscle relaxation.

The items below are helpful to have for this class:

• A sturdy upright chair that allows feet to touch ground, such as a dining table chair, preferably one that doesn't swivel or have wheels
• A folded blanket or thin pad on the seat for comfort

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

This online class teaches you how to do exercises to help strengthen your core and leg muscles. Strengthening these muscles can help prevent falls and improve your balance. The exercises can also help you maintain or improve your ability to do daily living tasks.

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

Pilates builds core strength. It helps improve your range of motion and reduces muscle pain. It also increases back strength, and flexibility. The mindfulness part of this class helps renew energy and reduce stress and anxiety. It brings awareness back to the body, mind, and spirit. This helps with physical confidence and comfort.

This class includes standing and floor positions. To take this class, you should be able to get up and down off the floor without help. The items below are helpful to have for this online class:

• Bolster or rolled beach towels, 2 tennis balls
• A strap, resistance band (TheraBand), or a tie
• Yoga block or towels to support your head
• Light weights (optional)

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For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

Gentle yoga focuses on stretching, moving your joints, and building strength. This focus helps improve circulation, mobility, and range of motion. It also helps relieve muscle tension. Most of this class is done lying on a yoga mat. You lie down to begin and then stand for part of this online class.  For this class, you should be able to get on the floor without help.

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

Healing Yoga gives you a space to relax. This online class uses yoga, breath work, and meditation. These practices help build physical, mental, and emotional strength and stamina. They also increase mental and physical flexibility. Tight and painful muscles are loosened, too. Chair and standing postures are used. The class is for all levels.

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

This online class uses functional movements to maintain and build muscle strength.  The class also helps increase core strength, daily living movement, and balance.  Items such as light weights or resistance bands can be used to help increase motion, flexibility, and strength.

It is helpful to have the following items.  Not all the items are used at each class.

• Weights (1 lb, 2 lbs, or 3 lbs), water bottles, or cans of soup 
• Resistance bands
• Yoga block or tissue box 
• Small exercise ball
• Throw pillow 
• Yoga mat, towel, or blanket
• Yoga strap, belt, scarf, or necktie
• 9-inch ball or large cushions from the couch or other furniture 
• Small towel
• Mirror (full-length) or large mirrors in the area where you are working out
• Water bottle for hydration or to use as weights
• Solid surface to help with balance and modified push-ups (dining room chair, kitchen table, island, or wall)

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

Moving to Heal is a gentle movement online class. It uses movement as medicine. This class is for anyone seeking a movement practice that helps heal the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Healing is defined as, “I feel better.” In this class, students learn how to adapt movements for their own comfort and health needs. Moving to Heal increases flexibility, mobility, stability, strength and reduces stress.

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For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

Sit & Be Fit is a cardiovascular exercise and strength training program. The exercises are done sitting in a chair. This online class gives you an aerobic, full body workout. It includes upper and lower body strength training and stretching. This class is great for people that are at risk for falls, use walkers, or use a wheelchair. It is also for people who want an aerobics class where they can sit instead of stand.

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

This is an online strength training class. It helps you maintain and build muscle to support your daily activities. The exercises and stretches also help with flexibility. Other benefits are the following:

• Improved balance
• Reduced fatigue
• Maintain bone density

It is helpful to have the following items. Not all the items are used at each class.

• Weights (1 lb, 2 lbs, or 3 lbs). Water bottles or cans of soup can also be used
• Resistance bands
• Yoga block or tissue box 
• Small exercise ball
• Throw pillow 
• Yoga mat, towel, or blanket
• Yoga strap, or a belt, scarf, or necktie
• 9-inch ball or large cushions from your couch or other furniture
• Small towel
• Mirror (full-length) or large mirrors in the area where you are working out
• Water bottle for hydration
• Kitchen chair, table, counter, or wall to help with modified push-ups
• Solid surface to help with balance and modified push-ups (dining room chair, kitchen table, island, or wall)

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

This online class introduces you to the fundamentals of improvisational theater, or “improv.” Improv not only sparks creativity and laughter but also fosters connection and engagement in a supportive environment. These skills can enhance communication and uplift the mood of patients and their care partners. No prior improv experience is necessary—all neuroscience and cancer patients, along with their caregivers, are warmly invited to join us.

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org.

A ukulele is a small string instrument. This class covers basic ukulele skills such as string names, tuning, and chord playing. The goal is to enjoy yourself, feel successful, and learn a few songs. The class is designed to be flexible, ensuring everyone can participate and have a great time.

The class is 1 hour and is for beginners.

For questions, call 650-736-2234 or email wellnessclasses@stanfordhealthcare.org