REDUCE SYMPTOMS, KEEP ACTIVE, STAY CONNECTED
The Parkinson’s Body & Mind program at YMCA of Greenwich offers group wellness classes as well as monthly support groups for this rapidly growing community.
Research shows that consistent exercise benefits people with Parkinson’s Disease, helping to protect certain areas of the brain affected by the disease. Exercises that focus on balance, coordination, and agility, help those affected by Parkinson’s to maintain higher levels of function and greater quality of life.
CURRENT CLASSES
Yoga: Calm your mind while improving strength and flexibility.
Tai Chi: Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi connects the mind and body through graceful movements. This ancient Chinese martial art helps relieve physical stress on the body with relaxation and coordination exercises. *There will be a designated room for Members who wish to do Tai Chi together or prefer a group environment.
Functional Strength: This class incorporates fitness equipment and body weight movements to improve balance, stabilization, and coordination.
Nia Dance: The Nia Technique is a barefoot, mindful movement practice that combines moves from dance, martial arts and healing arts. No experience necessary, dress comfortably.
Boxing: Improve your balance, coordination, and stamina.
Class times are listed in yellow on our Group Exercise Class Schedule, available on the Schedules page at the link below.
PD BODY & MIND SUPPORT GROUP
Join our Parkinson’s Body and Mind Support group made available to YMCA members with Parkinson’s and their care partners.
The Support Group meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 12PM at the YMCA of Greenwich.
MEET OUR PD BODY & MIND SUPPORT GROUP LEADER, JIM STRATOUDAKIS PH.D., LCP RETIRED
- Retired Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Co-Founder and Board Member of Parkinson’s Body and Mind
- Results Oriented Executive Leadership grounded in Behavioral Health Clinical Experience
- Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences George Washington University Adjunct Professor George Mason University Counseling and Development
PD BODY & MIND MEMBERSHIP
Designed specifically for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, this membership offers exclusive access to our comprehensive Parkinson’s Body & Mind wellness programming. Members will benefit from a supportive community, expert guidance from certified instructors, and resources to enhance both their physical and mental health.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Discounted $49 per month membership.
- Access to unlimited weekly Parkinson’s Body & Mind classes and programming at the YMCA.
- Active membership to the YMCA of Greenwich, with access to all member benefits and amenities
- The ability to freeze the recurring monthly fee at any time as it suits the participant.
- Zero joiner’s fee that is normally assessed for new memberships.
- One time assessment with a Parkinson’s clinical therapist for goal setting and mobility assessment.
