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
Art Studio-Collage
Make personalized collages by cutting, tearing and gluing paper from magazines and other sources into new images. All materials are provided.
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.
Care 4 the Caregiver
All caregivers are welcome to this support group, which offers coping skills and self-care tips.
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.
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.
Nutrition for Cancer Patients
Learn about healthy eating, nutrition during treatment and where to find reliable nutrition information from a registered, licensed clinical dietitian.
Lunch and Learn
Learn about issues relevant to cancer from MD Anderson experts in this informal educational forum held the second and third Tuesdays of the month.
Tech Tuesdays
Get assistance with electronic devices, computer basics, social media, mobile apps and MyChart.
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.
Qigong
Experience this ancient Chinese system of self-care using meditation, breath and movement. This class is offered at MD Anderson's locations in the Texas Medical Center and League City.
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.
Group Drumming
First-time drummers and experienced drummers are welcome to this inclusive class geared toward participation rather than perfection.
Tai-Chi
Find a balance and strength through continuous flowing movements that link mind to body. This class is offered at MD Anderson's locations in the Texas Medical Center and League City.
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. 20 due to holidays.
Monday
Group Drumming*
No class on Jan. 20
10:30-11:30 a.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Nutrition for Cancer Patients
No class on Jan. 20
12-1 p.m.
Jan. 6 - Main Building Classroom
Jan. 13 & 27 - Mays Clinic Classroom
New Patient/Family Orientation
No class Jan. 21
2-3 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Yoga for Health*
No class Jan. 20
2:30-3:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Laughter for Health Yoga
Only on Jan. 6
3-4 p.m., Rotary House Patient Guest Relations
Tuesday
Tech Tuesday
Only on Jan. 28
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Building, The Learning Center
Get Moving with Yoga, Dance and Martial Arts*
11 a.m.-Noon, Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Lunch & Learn
Only on Jan. 14 & 21
Check the Lunch & Learn page for topics and locations
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Care 4 the Caregiver
12:30-1:30 p.m., Rotary House Patient Guest Relations
New Patient/Family Orientation
2-3 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Tai Chi*
3:30-4:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Wednesday
Yoga for Health*
10:30-11:30 a.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Bowel Management
11 a.m.-Noon, Main Building Classroom
Laughter for Health Yoga
Only on Jan. 8 & 22
12-1 p.m., Mays Clinic Classroom
New Patient/Family Orientation
2-3 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Group Drumming*
3:30-4:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Thursday
Yoga for Health*
10:30-11:30 a.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Cancer-Related Fatigue
Only on Jan. 2
Noon-1 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Qigong*
3:30-4:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Friday
Art Studio-Collage*
Only on Jan. 3 & 17
1-2:30 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
February
Please call 713-794-4700 to sign up for classes with an asterisk.
Monday
Group Drumming*
10:30-11:30 a.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Nutrition for Cancer Patients
Noon-1 p.m.
Feb. 3 & 17, Main Building Classroom
Feb. 10 & 24, Mays Clinic Classroom
New Patient/Family Orientation
2-3 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Yoga for Health*
2:30-3:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Laughter for Health Yoga
Only on Feb. 3
3-4 p.m., Rotary House Patient Guest Relations
Tuesday
Tech Tuesday
Only on Feb. 25
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Building, The Learning Center
Get Moving with Yoga, Dance and Martial Arts*
11 a.m.-Noon, Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Lunch & Learn
Only on Feb. 11 & 18
Check the Lunch & Learn page for topics and locations
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Care 4 the Caregiver
12:30-1:30 p.m., Rotary House Patient Guest Relations
New Patient/Family Orientation
2-3 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Tai Chi*
3:30-4:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Wednesday
Yoga for Health*
10:30-11:30 a.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Bowel Management
11 a.m.-Noon, Main Building Classroom
Laughter for Health Yoga
Only on Feb. 5 & 19
Noon-1 p.m., Mays Clinic Classroom
New Patient/Family Orientation
2-3 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Group Drumming*
3:30-4:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Qigong
2:30-3:30 p.m., League City Classroom
Tai Chi
3:30-4:30 p.m., League City Classroom
Thursday
Yoga for Health*
10:30-11:30 a.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Cancer-Related Fatigue
Only on Feb. 6
Noon-1 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Qigong*
Only on Feb. 20 & 27
3:30-4:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Friday
Art Studio-Collage*
Only on Feb. 7 & 21
1-2:30 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
March
Please call 713-794-4700 to sign up for classes with an asterisk.
Monday
Group Drumming*
10:30-11:30 a.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Nutrition for Cancer Patients
Noon-1 p.m.
March 2, 16 & 20, Main Building Classroom
March 9 & 23, Mays Clinic Classroom
New Patient/Family Orientation
2-3 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Yoga for Health*
2:30-3:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Laughter for Health Yoga
Only on March 2
3-4 p.m., Rotary House Patient Guest Relations
Tuesday
Tech Tuesday
Only on March 31
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Building, The Learning Center
Get Moving with Yoga, Dance and Martial Arts*
11 a.m.-Noon, Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Lunch & Learn
Only on March 10 & 1
Check the Lunch & Learn page for topics and locations
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Care 4 the Caregiver
12:30-1:30 p.m., Rotary House Patient Guest Relations
New Patient/Family Orientation
2-3 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Tai Chi*
3:30-4:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Wednesday
Brief Relaxation Massage
8-11:30 a.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Yoga for Health*
10:30-11:30 a.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Bowel Management
11 a.m.-Noon, Main Building Classroom
Laughter for Health Yoga
Only on March 4 & 11
Noon-1 p.m., Mays Clinic Classroom
New Patient/Family Orientation
2-3 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Qigong
No class March 4
2:30-3:30 p.m., League City Classroom
Tai Chi
No class March 4
3:30-4:30 p.m., League City Classroom
Group Drumming*
3:30-4:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Thursday
Yoga for Health*
10:30-11:30 a.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Cancer-Related Fatigue
Only on March 5
Noon-1 p.m., Main Building Classroom
Qigong*
Only on March 26
3:30-4:30 p.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Friday
Brief Relaxation Massage
8-11:30 a.m., Mays Clinic, Integrative Medicine Center
Art Studio-Collage*
Only on March 6 & 20
1-2:30 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 the gift shop
Lunch & Learn locations:
Check the Lunch & Learn page
Rotary House
Patient Guest Relations:
Floor 1, Room RHI1.112