Classes
MD Anderson offers group classes supporting all areas of health, including the mind, body and spirit. Classes are free and open to patients, family members and caregivers. Class schedules are available below the class descriptions.
Educational Classes
Bowel Management
Learn how the bowel works and what you can do to feel more comfortable. Topics include constipation, diarrhea and managing bowel function.
Cancer-Related Fatigue
Tired of being tired? Get support to help you fight fatigue.
Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Care
This class focuses on home care of the central venous catheter. Learn how to clean and care for the CVC properly.
Cooking for Optimal Health
Learn from a dietitian how to prepare nutritious meals. You will have the chance to enjoy samples. Recipes will have a different theme each month.
Implanted Venous Port
Learn about the implanted port and how to care for it. Appointments are required and can be made by calling Infusion Therapy at 713-563-7678.
New Patient/Family Orientation
Learn about MD Anderson’s programs, resources and services, including information about clinical trials.
Lunch and Learn
Formerly known as PIKNIC, learn about issues relevant to cancer from MD Anderson experts in this informal educational forum held the second and third Tuesdays of the month.
Care 4 the Caregiver
All caregivers are welcome to this support group, which offers coping skills and self-care tips.
Relaxation
Brief Relaxation Massages
Experience a relaxing brief upper body massage. These chair massages are generously funded by Angie’s Spa.
Mindfulness Sessions
Laughter for Health Yoga
This class blends deep breathing, stretching and simulated laughter exercises to help reduce stress, depression and more. Please bring a bottle of water to class.
Meditation for Daily Life
Practice different types of meditation and learn how it can help reduce stress.
Meditation for Health
Access a deeper awareness through connecting your mind, body and heart through breath, sound and movement practices.
Mindful Meditation
Practice mindful meditation and learn how it can help improve mood and decrease anxiety.
Qigong
Experience this ancient Chinese system of self-care using meditation, breath and movement.
Physical Activity Classes
Get Moving with Yoga, Dance and Martial Arts
Recharge and energize with uplifting music and a blend of yoga, dance and martial arts.
Shape-Up Circuit
Led by a physical therapist, this class follows a circuit format, with different strength and cardiovascular exercises at each station. Suitable for any fitness level. Please bring water.
Tai Chi
Find balance and strength through continuous flowing movements that link mind to body.
Yoga for Health
A beginning/intermediate level yoga class focusing on stretching, breathing and relaxation.
Class Calendars
January
Please call 713-794-4700 to sign up for classes with an asterisk. No classes will be held on Jan. 1 and Jan. 21 due to holidays.
Monday
Yoga for Health*
2-3 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
New Patient/Family Orientation
No class Jan. 21
2-3 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Tuesday
Brief Relaxation Massages*
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Meditation for Health*
9:30-10:30 a.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Get Moving with Yoga, Dance and Martial Arts*
11 a.m.-Noon, Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Cooking for Optimal Health
Only on Jan. 15
12-1:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Lunch & Learn
Only on Jan. 8 and 15
Check the Lunch & Learn page for topics and locations
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Yoga for Health*
2-3 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Care 4 the Caregiver
12:30-1:30 p.m., Rotary House Patient Guest Relations
New Patient/Family Orientation
No class Jan. 1
2-3 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Tai Chi*
3:30-4:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Wednesday
Brief Relaxation Massages*
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Yoga for Health*
10:30-11:30 a.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Mindful Meditation
Only on Jan. 9 and 23
11-11:30 a.m., Rotary House Patient Guest Relations
Bowel Management
No class on Jan. 2
11 a.m.-Noon, Main Building Classroom
Laughter for Health Yoga
Only on Jan. 16 and 30
Noon-1 p.m., Mays Clinic Classroom
New Patient/Family Orientation
2-3 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Meditation and Daily Life*
2:30-3:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Thursday
Shape-Up Circuit*
11 a.m.-Noon, Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Cancer-Related Fatigue
Only on Jan. 3
Noon-1 p.m., Main Building Classroom
New Patient/Family Orientation (Chinese)
2-3 p.m., Mays Clinic Classroom
Qigong*
3:30-4:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Friday
Brief Relaxation Massages*
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Yoga for Health*
11:30-12:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Daily
Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Care
Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m.-Noon or 1:30-3 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Main Building Infusion Therapy Classroom
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Locations
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Main Building
Main Building Classroom:
Floor 4, near Elevator A, through The Learning Center, Room R4.1121
Main Building Infusion Therapy Classroom:
Floor 8, near Elevator C, Room R8.2192
Main Building Internal Medicine Classroom:
Floor 6, near Elevator A, Room R6.1025
Mays Clinic
Mays Clinic Classroom:
Floor 2, near The Tree Sculpture, behind The Learning Center, Room ACB2.1049
Mays Clinic Integrative Medicine Center:
Floor 2, near Elevator T, across from Appearances
PIKNIC locations:
Check the PIKNIC page
Rotary House
Patient Guest Relations:
Floor 1, Room RHI1.112