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Urban Zen Integrative Therapy: Parkinson's Care Partner Seated Class Series
Urban Zen Integrative Therapy seated class for care partners combines Mindful Movement, Breath awareness Meditation, Restorative Yoga, Reiki and Essential Oils to help promote healing and relaxation. Each class in this four-week virtual series begins with a brief discussion of particular modality and empowers you with tools to help bring them into your daily life. The Urban Zen session includes gentle movements and breath work done seated in a chair. The class will then conclude with a meditation for grounding. Classes are offered through Zoom.
To register contact Sarah Cohen at 631-644-6667.
Huntington's Disease Clinic: Virtual Chair Yoga for Care Partners
This four-week virtual series of classes will utilize a mixture of postures from various yoga traditions teaching you the tools that cumulatively provides a safe environment, relaxation, and healthy lifestyle. You don't need to bend like a pretzel or even get on the floor. All you need is a chair and comfortable clothing. Linda Esposito has been teaching from the heart with the goal of creating a community for those who attend her classes. Linda has over 10 years experience, is a registered YACEP/E-RYT 500 hour teacher with Yoga Alliance and holds several certifications.
To register, contact Erin Harabes, LMHC at 631-444-3448 or erin.harabes@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Parkinson's Foundation Long Island Moving Day
Join us at the Long Island Moving Day to honor loved ones with Parkinson's disease, raise awareness, and celebrate movement. This event is a great opportunity to unite and provide support to those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, their care givers, family members and friends. Together we are able to bring education, resources and support to our Parkinson's community. This event will be held on October 7, 9am at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay.
To register: Click Here.
PAST EVENTS
Huntington's Disease Awareness Month Symposium
We know how valuable it is for those living with Huntington's disease and their caregivers to come together to gain strength from shared experiences. It was our pleasure to present this live virtual event to you in the comfort of your home to gain information and resources to assist you and your loved ones in navigating appropriate care. We are pleased to offer presentations from our Stony Brook Huntington's disease Center of Excellence clinicians, family representative and the Northeast representative from the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
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