Stanford Health Care offers free wellness classes that help those with neurological disorders (such as atypical parkinsonism disorders and Parkinson’s disease), their caregivers, and any others in the community. These meditation, fitness, and creative arts classes focus on balance, strength, and relaxation. They also give people a way to connect with others who have similar experiences.
Classes are open to the community, and patients and caregivers of all ability levels are welcome. You do not have to be a Stanford patient. Generally, classes are an hour in duration. A few classes are in-person (on Stanford’s campus in Palo Alto, California) but most are offered virtually. Pre-registration is required.
There’s a selection of classes specifically for people with Parkinson’s Disease. Certainly those with atypical parkinsonism disorders (LBD, PSP, CBD, and MSA) are welcome. These include:
- Dance for Parkinson’s Disease (virtual, Friday 1:30pm PT)
- Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease (virtual, Tuesday/Thursday 2:30pm PT)
- Tango for Parkinson’s Disease (in-person, Palo Alto, Wednesday 2:15pm PT)
Other classes that may be of interest to people with Parkinson’s Disease include:
- Find Your Balance (virtual, Monday 4pm PT)
- Sit and Be Fit (virtual, Tuesday/Thursday 10:30am PT)
- Sound Bath (in-person, Palo Alto, Monday noon PT and virtual, Wednesday 4pm PT)
- Ukulele Rhythms (in-person, Palo Alto, Monday 3pm PT)
- And many more including yoga, pilates, tai chi, qi gong, movement, meditation!
This list is current as of November 2024; class availability is subject to change. Note that the classes that land on/near holidays are rescheduled.
For more information or to sign up, visit the Stanford Neuroscience Wellness Classes webpage.
For questions, please contact Stanford Neuroscience Wellness Classes by phone 650-736-2234 or email.