*Please be sure to check with each organization first, as schedules and locations can change.
Dance for Parkinson’s
WHEN: Fridays 10am-11am
LOCATION: Ballet Memphis, 2144 Madison Ave.
COST: First class is FREE and every class thereafter is $5, thanks to a subsidy from 901 Parkinsons fighters. Care partners are tuition-free.
wEBSITE: https://balletmemphis.org/dance-fitness/dance-for-parkinsons
***Dance for PD has made ALL of their videos available and are livestreaming classes online as well. Here is a link: https://danceforparkinsons.org/resources/dance-at-home
Julie and Kristen of Ballet Memphis have also made Videos for public viewing and sharing here: https://www.youtube.com/user/balletmemphis
Dance for Parkinson’s in the News! Follow the links below to see clips from WREG Channel 3
Tai Chi with Marilyn (PD appropriate)
WHEN: Mon and Wed 11:00AM-12:00PM
LOCATION: cHRIST CHURCH, 4488 pOPLAR
More information: (901) 230-9427 or paavjm@comcast.net
Instructor Marilyn Paavola, certified, Tai Chi for Health Institute
WEBSITE: www.christchurchmemphis.org/fitness
Tai Chi for Beginners and for those with Parkinson’s Disease. The class works on improving postural stability, walking ability, muscle strength and coordination. Weight transfer movements improve balance ad lower body strength which helps to prevent falls. A focus on relaxing the joints helps outward movements become smooth and continuous. And repetition of forms helps one to become more mindful of self and body, creating a sense of mental calmness. Come and give it a try.
Yoga Classes
for those living with Parkinson’s
WHEN: Tuesdays 9:30-10:30Am
LOCATION: EverGreen Yoga Center, 1541 Overton Park AvenuE, Memphis, TN. 38104
WEBSITE: evergreenyogamemphis.com
Instructor Leah nichols
These classes address specific concerns for living with Parkinson’s. Each class focuses on yoga postures to help you with balance, range of motion, strength – and relieving stress. We also address the nervous system. You will learn restorative and relaxation practices uniquely tailored for people living with PD. Leah provides general instruction in the group classes, while helping each person customize the postures for your body (and mind!). She also offers private yoga therapy sessions adapted for PD. Leah is a Certified International Yoga Therapist and a Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher.
You do not need to have any yoga experience to attend the classes.
The fee for this class is $20 per month, thanks to a subsidy from 901 Parkinson’s Fighters.
WHEN: Wednesdays from 10am-12pM for a 12-week session
2023 SessionS: January 4-March 22; April 12-June 7; August 2-September 6; September 27-November 1
Location: Dixon Gallery & Gardens, 4339 Park Avenue, Memphis
Registration: Dixon.org or follow this link
The Tingey Painting with Parkinson's Program is an art therapy program that supports people living with Parkinson's. The weekly sessions encourage participants to freely explore art materials presented and work without interruption while listening to meditative music. The purpose is to bring relief to symptoms and improve wellbeing.
901PF Board members Judy Jenkins and Chip Westbrook were interviewed about the program on the Dixon’s podcast. Listen here.
The program is offered in partnership with Dixon Gallery and Gardens and 901 Parkinson’s Fighters. Click here to download flyer.
Tingey Method for Painting with Parkinson’s
WHEN: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:00AM
LOCATION: PARk Avenue Church of Christ, 5295 Park Avenue
COST: Free
This Free Exercise Class with instructor Monica Stepter is sponsored by Midsouth Parkinson’s Support GrouP.
Free PD Exercise Class
All Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) affiliates are independently owned and operated; please contact the affiliate directly for specific information about their RSB classes, including pricing and class schedules
WHEN: Tuesday/Thursday, 11:00am-12:30PM
Location: 4488 Poplar Avenue
COST: $60/month
More information: Please contact Jan AverwateR, (901) 261-2169 or eastmemphis@rsbaffiliate.com
WEBSITE: www.christchurchmemphis.org/fitness
Rock Steady Boxing - East Memphis
Boxing with Parkinson’s
WHEN:
Mondays 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. @ Holy Communion Church (4645 Walnut Grove Rd)
Wednesdays 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. @ MPD Boxing Gym (315 S Hollywood St)
Based on the Rock Steady Method and coupled with Delay the Disease Technique and Urban Poling, each hour long session will include warm up, cardio, strength, agility, core, boxing, and cool down. You will experience classes that are designed to combat motor symptoms using exercises that are diverse, challenging and fun! You will work to improve skills suchs as eye hand coordination, balance, power, flexibility and mental focus.
COST: $5.00 per class.
More informatio: Ginger Acuff, gingeracuff58@gmail.com.
Rock Steady Boxing - Memphis
WHEN:
Monday/Wednesday, 11am-12:30PM
Tuesday/Thursday, 11am-12:30PM, 4:00-5:30PM
Friday, 11:00am-12:30PM
Saturday, 9:00-10:30AM
Location: 815 Exocet, Suite 101, Cordova, TN 38016
More information: Please contact Cheryl Schlitt or Mosi Wolpe, (603) 236-1257 or Memphis@rsbaffiliate.com
WEBSITE: www.rocksteadyboxingmemphis.com
Rock Steady Boxing - Memphis JCC
WHEN:
Monday, 1:00-1:50PM
Wednesday, 12:00-12:50PM
Friday, 1:00-1:50PM
LOCATION: Memphis Jewish Community Center, 6560 Poplar Ave.
COST: $30/month, membership to JCC is not required
More information: Please contact Mandy Kelly, 901-259-9212 or memphisjc@rsbaffiliate.com
WEBSITE: memphisjcc.rsbaffiliate.com/
Rock Steady Boxing - Millington
WHEN: Tuesday /Thursday, 10:30-11:30AM
LOCATION: Millington Family YMCA, 7725 E. Navy Circle, Millington, TN 38053
COST: $40 for members, $60 for non members
More information: Please contact MaryJo Campbel, (901) 766-7677 OR millington@rsbaffiliate.com
Rock Steady Boxing - Southaven, MS
WHEN:
Monday & Wednesday, 12:30-2pm
Thursday, 7-8:30pm
Saturday, 11:30-1pm