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.
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Fitness Classes
Increase strength, mobility and flexibility all from the comfort of home. Try something new or enjoy a form of exercise you already love thanks to our live virtual strength classes.
April 2024
RAQ
RAQ THE BARRE® is a fun and effective barre fitness program, blending ancient Middle Eastern movements into a modern barre workout! Tone and condition your entire body from top to toe with our signature core barre method designed to improve torso & hip flexibility and stability. Challenge your muscles using your own body weight with a varied series including barre and mat exercises with special attention to enhancing your posture! Optional added props will boost your barre burn: light weights, medium to low resistance bands, and a small ball (A firm pillow works as a substitute).
April 4, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET
April 11, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET
April 18, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET
April 25, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET
May 2024
Align, Breath and Control: the ABC’s of stretching!
This class provides guided stretches from top to toe! Please have supportive props to enhance our stretching techniques such as a tennis ball (or another ball similar in size), a yoga block, and a thera band (or a yoga strap) to assist and deepen your stretch. Each guided stretch includes breathing techniques to help us enjoy and improve our overall functional movement.
May 2, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET
May 9, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET
May 16, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET
May 23, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET
May 30, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET
June 2024
Summer Sweat Session
Get ready to elevate your fitness this summer with our high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program! Blast through calories and boost your metabolism with a dynamic mix of cardio and strength exercises designed to torch fat and sculpt lean muscle. Perfect for all fitness levels, our summer HIIT workout will leave you feeling energized, empowered, and ready to conquer the season.
June 6, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET
June 13, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET
June 20, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET
June 27, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET
Yoga Classes
Breathe in, breathe out and stretch it out with a relaxing yoga practice. These live yoga sessions are accessible to all fitness levels and are the perfect way to wind down after a long day. Join us every Monday and Wednesday at 5:15 pm ET 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.
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. ET | Add to calendar
Strength Training
This thirty minute strength training session will get you ready to start your day! Weights are optional, all exercises can be performed using body weight only for beginners, or household items for those without access to weights to increase strength. A quick warm up to get started, moving through various strengthening exercises and closing with some stretching. Be ready, to be stronger, today!
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-8 a.m. ET | Add to calendar
Zumba® Classes
Dance like nobody’s watching! Our Zumba® classes will be the most fun you’ve ever had working out. Enjoy upbeat music and moves anyone can try! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:15 pm ET 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.
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. ET | Add to calendar
For more Zumba with Hannah, check out her YouTube Channel.
Guided Mindfulness Sessions
Experiment with short bursts of mindfulness instruction, followed by mini meditations, led by our team of expert instructors.
All our guided mindfulness sessions allow attendees to interact with our instructors using Zoom’s “chat” feature. The Wednesday sessions, however, invite attendees to turn on their webcams in order to communicate directly with the instructors, for an even more interactive experience.
You will be able to access these sessions immediately if you have Zoom downloaded on your device. If you have not downloaded Zoom, please visit Zoom’s home page to download this tool. Please note 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.
Tuesdays from 8:30 to 9 a.m. ET | Add to calendar
Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9 a.m. ET | Add to calendar
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Thursdays from 8:30 to 9 a.m. ET | Add to calendar
Access past mindfulness sessions any time by visiting the Mind the Moment YouTube Channel.
Health and Wellness Webinars
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.
Access past well-being webinars any time by visiting the Harvard Pilgrim YouTube Channel.
April 2024
Living Simply
This session examines how individuals create their own stress by being overstimulated while also having unrealistic expectations of themselves and others. It helps participants see the value in reconnecting with the simple life and how it can help manage the chaos of their lives.
April 17, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET | Add to calendar
Go Outside and Explore!
Spring is here, and we finally get to spend time outside! You know you feel better when you spend time outside, and more and more research is supporting this idea. In this webinar, we’ll talk about ideas for some fun adventures for the spring!
April 24, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET | Add to calendar
May 2024
Peak Mind: Dr. Amishi Jha on Sharpening Attention and Boosting Mood
When we’re trying to focus on a task, get a job done, or fully engage with the people in our lives, distraction becomes more than a challenge—it can impact our mood, making everything feel a little bit harder…and a little bit less joyful. New York Times best-selling author Dr. Amishi Jha has spent decades studying how and why we get distracted and, perhaps most importantly, what we can do about it. In this interactive Q&A session, Dr. Jha will introduce simple practices anyone can do to sharpen attention and boost mood.
May 1, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET | Add to calendar
Healthy Eating as a Habit
Habitual eating choices are usually the most difficult to break. Food choices are often made due to time, marketing, availability, or some emotional need, rather than eating the foods that the body physically needs. Participants will be provided with useful strategies for making healthy eating a habit.
May 8, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET | Add to calendar
Work and Family Balance
Balancing work and family is an art that many people are continually trying to perfect each and every day. Picture an image of the person at the circus balancing ten plates, and when one plate wobbles, they all fall down. This session helps participants use their resources to their advantage so that they feel less stressed and more able to balance the time they have for work and family.
May 15, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET | Add to calendar
Take a Deep Breath
Sometimes all you need is to just take a deep breath! One of the quickest and easiest tools to manage our stress is to utilize our breath. This session goes over the physiological health benefits of using our breath, various breathing techniques as well as the importance of respiratory health and keeping healthy lungs.
May 22, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET | Add to calendar
Healthy Sleep Habits
The importance of sleep should be a priority as proper sleep hygiene can impact one’s ability to manage stress and time, defeat weight gain, and reduce the risk of some illnesses. Most Americans get less than the recommended 7-8 hours per night and suffer the consequences each day. This session helps participants understand the importance of sleep and how they may be able to fit in the recommended amount.
May 29, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET | Add to calendar
June 2024
Choosing the Right Footwear for Sports and Activities
Choosing the proper footwear for sports and physical activities is important not only for comfort but also can impact performance and prevent injury. This program will explore which footwear is recommended for various physical activities.
June 5, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET | Add to calendar
Active Listening
Active listening is the process of hearing someone and being able to summarize what the person said. It includes listening with your ears in addition to your body. Moreover, it means really understanding and processing what another person has said. This session teaches participants how to maintain attention even with all the distractions that infiltrate conversations.
June 12, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET | Add to calendar
Whole Foods Plant-Based Eating
Practice incorporating whole foods into your everyday eating style. We will discuss the health benefits, different types of plant-based eating and ways to meet your nutritional needs.
June 19, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET | Add to calendar
Life Purpose, Meaning, and Fulfillment: Re-Connecting to What Matters Most
What matters most to you? Do your actions reflect your values? Addressing these and other critical questions, this webinar is designed to help participants align their daily actions with their priorities. Three practical tools are used to increase self-awareness and set participants on the path to living a more meaningful life. A wake-up call for most, this webinar will help you feel more fulfilled and positive about the choices you are making moving forward.
June 26, 2024 from 1-1:30p.m. ET | Add to calendar
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.
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