Whether you are looking to shake it up, stretch it out, or get centered, we’ve got you covered with Zumba®, yoga, guided mindfulness, wellness sessions, which are now available to everyone through our Living Well at Home programs. All classes are at no cost to you and easy to access via Zoom.
Fitness Classes
Yoga Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m.
Zumba Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:15 p.m.
Whether you like to dance it out with a live Zumba® class or take a deep breath with a calming live yoga session, we bring the fitness straight to your living room.
You will be able to access this webinar immediately if you have Zoom downloaded on your device. If you have not downloaded Zoom, this link will take you to Zoom’s home page to download this tool. Please know that Harvard Pilgrim is not responsible for the availability, privacy or security of the Zoom platform. We recommend that you use caution when sharing any personal or identifying information with online meeting applications, including any interactive features.
For more Zumba with Hannah, check out her YouTube Channel.
Guided Mindfulness Sessions
Tuesdays and Fridays 8:30 to 8:50 a.m.
Experiment with short bursts of mindfulness instruction, followed by mini meditations, led by our team of expert instructors.
You will be able to access this webinar immediately if you have Zoom downloaded on your device. If you have not downloaded Zoom, this link will take you to Zoom’s home page to download this tool. Please know that Harvard Pilgrim is not responsible for the availability, privacy or security of the Zoom platform. We recommend that you use caution when sharing any personal or identifying information with online meeting applications, including any interactive features.
Join our live Tuesday mindfulness sessions
Join our live Friday mindfulness sessions
Access past mindfulness sessions at any time by visiting the Mind the Moment YouTube Channel.
Barre Classes
Thursdays 1 to 1:30 p.m. ET
Taught by Soraya Doherty, Owner and Creator of RAQISA® Fitness & Health RAQ THE BARRE, these live classes involve full body workouts that can help you to increase strength, mobility and flexibility. These exercises can be done using your body weight alone or with a ball and band.
RAQ The Barre® 101 – July 30, 2020
Classical RAQ THE BARRE® series mixing cardio core barre, mat work, and a fun cool down with simple hip-happy dance moves!
Health and Wellness Webinars
Wednesdays 1 to 1:30 p.m.
This series of classes takes a holistic look at health to help you stay physically and mentally resilient. This webinar series will run on Wednesdays from 1 to 1:30 p.m. ET live via Zoom.
You will be able to access this webinar immediately if you have Zoom downloaded on your device. If you have not downloaded Zoom, this link will take you to Zoom’s home page to download this tool. Please know that Harvard Pilgrim is not responsible for the availability, privacy or security of the Zoom platform. We recommend that you use caution when sharing any personal or identifying information with online meeting applications, including any interactive features.
Join our live well-being webinars
Access Harvard Pilgrim’s past classes
Intro to Reiki – August 5, 2020
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing, it dates to the early 19th century. It is based on the idea that energy flows through all of us and that physical and mental pain can be a blockage or imbalance of energy. Reiki is a technique to encourage the flow of energy. A Level II Usui Reiki practitioner will go over the history of Reiki, its uses and benefits, and what a patient can expect in a typical session. This is a great session for anyone curious about energy healing and learning more about Reiki.
Balancing Work and Family – August 12, 2020
Juggling the demands of children, home, a partner, work and community can be overwhelming. This program focuses on how to manage these many important responsibilities. By reducing our stress level, learning how to set priorities, delegating and managing time more efficiently, we are able to achieve a better balance. Topics covered in this program include examining our expectations, personality dynamics that interfere with reducing our stress and managing our time.
Healthy Appetizers and Mocktails – August 19, 2020
The summer season is in full swing with lots of opportunities for time on your deck! In this live cooking demo, you’ll learn how to make some summer mocktails that you can enjoy! We’ll also make some quick and healthy appetizers. You’ll leave with several recipes for both appetizers and mocktails!
Enjoy Healthy Cookouts – August 26, 2020
No better time than now to fire up the grill for a cookout! In this food demo, you’ll learn some tips to make your grilling healthier, as well as some delicious side dishes to go along with your grilling!
Chocolate, Green Tea and Strawberries – September 2, 2020
What do they have in common? This session discusses how the phytochemicals in foods can heal and help prevent disease.
Stress Relief Techniques at Home – September 9, 2020
We will review common areas of tension while identifying why these areas become chronically problematic. We will demonstrate how proper breathing techniques can play a significant role in reducing our overall stress and muscle tension, especially in the upper body. Learn how to define pressure points and trigger points. Demonstrations will include how to relieve some of the most common and accessible trouble areas. In addition, recommendations and demonstrations will be provided utilizing a few inexpensive tools to use from home.
Teatime: Healthy Bites for When You’re Feeling Stressed – September 16, 2020
We’ll make a healthy treat or two together like Peanut Butter Chocolate Energy Bites, and then mindfully eat together with a cup of tea. You’ll discover how much enjoyment you can get from a small bite when you eat it mindfully.
Sleep for Health – September 23, 2020
Sleep is an essential component for maintaining good health. Sleep helps restore both the body and mind. Lack of sleep contributes to higher levels of stress, irritability, lack of concentration and even weight gain. This program will review the different phases of sleep (REM and non- REM) and describe common sleep problems or forms of insomnia. There can be many causes of sleep disturbance, but the most frequent cause is worry and anxiety. This program will also outline what you can do to help prevent sleep disturbance and how best to handle the problem once you have gone to bed.
Retro Recipes: Making Healthy Comfort Food – September 30, 2020
Sometimes when you’re stressed all you want is comfort food. In this demo, we’ll make a quick, healthier and delicious versions of classics such as Tuna Noodle Casserole and American Chop Suey.
Living Well Everyday
Enroll in our Living WellSM Everyday program, through our partner Limeade, and start earning rewards for participating in a variety of informative, fun and interactive activities. Family, friends and colleagues of our members are all welcome to participate.