Our Classes & Instructors

Magnolia House is committed to providing classes for the well-being of all of our participants, regardless of their treatment stage.

Current Class Programming :

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A great opportunity to laugh, have a good time, and forget about our day-to-day worries! Set to ever changing playlists with student input – this safe, low impact cardio workout burns calories, tones muscles, strengthens bones, improves balance, and makes your heart sing! All levels. Do as much as you can and build your endurance, step by step, song by song!

A gentle somatic-inspired movement class about discovering and improving muscle imbalances that can contribute to held tension patterns, discomfort, and chronic pain. We move into comfort and balance through slow patterns of movement while focusing on the internal sensory experience of specific muscles that create each action. Students learn to engage and release the correct muscles to develop healthier ways of moving and to live a life with less pain and decreased risk of injury. All levels welcome

Through this playful dance art form we celebrate our inner goddess through movement with easy isolations, shimmy drills, abdominal work, arms and hands, and hip articulations. We find expression through movement that translates the musical rhythms. In-person classes include veil choreography that encourages lymphatic system flow, important for cancer students at risk or presenting with Lymphedema. Dance builds confidence, while increasing balance, flexibility, and energy levels. This is a non-impact weight bearing technique suitable for osteoporosis health and prevention. No Experience necessary. All levels welcome

Test your endurance and build strength! The instructor uses timed intervals with weights to promote metabolic conditioning while building muscle, strength, and endurance. Once you realize that the best cardio is weight training, you will never need a treadmill again!

A gentle 30-minute Pilates class done standing & sitting in your chair! No experience is necessary for this intro class, which combines stretching, strengthening & balance movements. Great for anyone who cannot tolerate a full mat class, or for someone who is easing back into working out.

Join us for a comprehensive CPR Certification Class hosted by Beverly Hills CPR. This class is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) effectively in emergency situations. This course is for everyone and will prepare you to save lives.

Dance and Sculpt is a fun filled class set to the best Funk, Motown and Pop music to get students in the GROOVE! The first part of class, students get to work on their dance skills with easy, fun, follow along choreography that gets the heart pumping. The second half of class is all weight bearing movements. Light 2-3lb weights will get the students sculpting shoulders, legs and biceps to the beat! Be prepared to move, sweat and have a blast in Dance and Sculpt! All levels are welcome.

Offering a workout while having fun with a culturally diverse dance experience. Exploring simple repetitive-movement choreography from popular street and line dances from around the globe. The physiological and psychological effects of dance are shown to elevate mood, enhance brain body coordination and increase stamina. Community joy is shared moving together with enthusiasm. No Experience necessary. All levels welcome

Gentle Flow Yoga is a soothing and accessible form of yoga that focuses on slow-paced movements, deep breathing, and gentle stretching. This class welcomes yoga practitioners of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced students. Join us to experience a practice that nurtures the body, calms the heart, and brings tranquility to the mind.

Please join us for our monthly Healing Through Art group. Participants will have the opportunity to express themselves through a variety of media including drawing, painting, and collage. Art Therapy is engaging in the creation of art with the help of an art therapist to assist with emotional and physical healing and growth. Anyone can benefit from art therapy, it does not depend on talent or technical ability. Join us for a chance to discover the healing power of art! No previous experience with art necessary to participate.

The nutrition topic changes every month, here is a quick description of topics: We explore several topics from anti-inflammatory nutrition, eating for energy, nutritional eating habits to support digestion and assimilation. Managing cravings with nutritional foods, nutritional cooking for immunity, Gut health and nutrition, sugar blues and smart delicious ways to control glucose, rainbow nutritional cooking for heart health, nutritional cooking for osteoporosis, and more. All levels welcome.

This special class is designed to provide a supportive and nurturing environment where individuals can rebuild their strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. This class incorporates gentle stretching and ballet-inspired movements, ensuring a low-impact workout that is gentle on the joints while enhancing muscular endurance and stability.

Immerse yourself in a journey of deep relaxation and inner peace with our Intro to Crystal Sound Bath class. Guided by the soothing tones of crystal singing bowls, this meditative experience is designed to harmonize your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you are new to meditation or seeking to deepen your practice, our experienced instructor creates a nurturing environment where you can unwind and reconnect with yourself.

Allan Doane EFT

Are you seeking relief from personal pain, whether physical or emotional? Join us for a transformative journey of healing and empowerment in our monthly EFT Tapping Workshop. Explore the powerful technique of EFT Tapping to identify and release areas of personal distress, paving the way for profound healing and growth. Our sessions offer individualized attention, guiding you through the process to achieve your unique goals. Whether you’re new to EFT Tapping or seeking to deepen your practice, our workshops require no pre-requisites. Simply bring an open heart and a willingness to explore. Join us for 2 hours of empowering self-discovery, held monthly via Zoom. Each session is an opportunity to nurture your well-being and embrace the journey toward healing

What we think about matters. Our thoughts can harm or heal. This is a guided mindful practice of entertaining and engaging the kind of thoughts and images that promote relaxation, healing, resilience and an overall sense of well-being. Students are immersed in multisensory details through relaxation and vivid imagery that often stimulates creativity, improves mood, and decreases stress and anxiety. All levels welcome.

Come unwind, relax and restore as we help you disconnect from the thinking mind by guiding you through a series of body, breath and awareness techniques that support the body in releasing physical, mental and/or emotional tension. (Yoga) Nidra meditation allows the body to enter the space between wakefulness and sleeping to unlock it’s healing potential. This ancient yogic technique effortlessly takes you to a state of deep relaxation where you may change your relationship to pain, uncomfortable habits and stressful situations. No prior meditation experience necessary.

Start off your week with a greater sense of calm, presence, and focus through the healing practice of meditation. Studies show that a regular mediation practice offers us numerous mind/body health benefits. Many doctors and health professionals now recommend various types of meditation. Meditation helps to bring the central nervous system into “the relaxation response,” which can ease pain, calm our nerves, and soothe sleep issues. Meditation can also help us with concentration and memory. We explore different types of meditation including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Loving-Kindness, Vipassana (Insight), and many others. We will have practice time, as well as discussion/question time to fully explore and integrate the practices more fully. All levels are welcome.

Pilates basics: Have you ever wondered what a roll up is? Or how to do the 100’s or series of 5? This 1 hour class will go over all the fundamental mat Pilates moves to give you strength, flexibility and a strong core. Good for beginners but also for anyone wanting to improve their Pilates technique. All levels welcome.

A 1 hour intermediate class for anyone who likes their Pilates with a side of sweat! This class will have Pilates-inspired moves for your core plus a bit of cardio and weight work. You can use resistance bands and light weights for an extra challenge, though they are not required. Advanced levels.

Reiki is a relaxation technique that helps promote healing. Reiki is a form of energy healing that involves light (or no) touch. Using gentle hand movements, Reiki practitioners guide energy within a person’s body to encourage self-healing, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). Participants will receive a hands-on Reiki treatment.

A unique experiential self-healing session using the voice and guided visualization with a harmonium to release stagnant emotional energy and harmonize the organs and chakras. Participants will be guided in a powerful Qi Gong practice to increase the immune response for the lungs and heart, with gentle stretches to vitalize the body.

Open to survivors, thrivers, previvors, caregivers and family members. Stay active and energized with our quick, gentle exercise routines designed specifically for waiting rooms. Perfect for all fitness levels, these sessions help you make the most of your time while promoting wellness and relaxation before your appointment. Enjoy a mix of muscle-strengthening movements, seated stretches, deep breathing exercises, and light cardio that are easy to follow and require no special equipment.

An invigorating class designed to give proper form and guidance for those wishing to increase their understanding of weight training as a great support for health as well as memory loss. “It is a well-known fact that weight training improves cognitive skills.” Participants will learn a safe and easy routine to incorporate into their daily lives. Fast, fun, functional and furious – the instructor has over 35 years of experience as an ACE Certified fitness trainer. You will learn weight training and enjoy it! All Levels. No experience required.

This class begins with simple breathing techniques combined with gentle yoga poses/movements (asana) to support the release of stored up tension, tightness and stress in the body/mind. It may include: seated, standing and lying down postures which can be done in a chair, on the floor or in a bed to support whole body wellness. Each class ends with a short guided meditation to help restore the nervous system back to a state of balance thereby boosting the immune system. Students are encouraged to go at their own pace and listen to their bodies. All levels are welcome.

Gentle movement to keep muscles and joints supple, breath work to relax the nervous system, and meditation to reduce stress and anxiety. Using the tools of neuroplasticity and brain remapping, you will experience a reduction of stress and develop resilience. These techniques will support you by easing the side effects of treatment. All levels. Great for beginners as well as those currently in treatment. You have the option of practicing in a chair. An opportunity to relax, rejuvenate while taking time and space for yourself.

This a 1-hour intermediate class for anyone who likes to push their practice a little further! This class begins with simple breathing techniques combined with yoga poses/movements (asana) to support the release of stored-up tension, tightness, and stress in the body/mind. Advanced levels.

Join us for an invigorating yoga class designed to enhance your endurance and build stability through a balanced practice of movement and mindfulness. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class offers something for everyone looking to cultivate strength, endurance, and inner balance.

This dynamic all levels class will combine the fundamentals of yogic abdominal breathing and mindfulness with pilates inspired stretches and movements to increase flexibility, build strength, stamina and stability. Supine, seated and standing postures will be included and taught progressively to go at your own pace and offer opportunities to practice balance and postural alignment. Self-massage techniques will be weaved throughout the practice to increase blood flow and release muscle tension and tightness. This class is geared towards individuals wishing to increase body/mind connection and strength to support daily activities of life. No prior yoga or pilates experience is required.

This all levels yoga class will provide a brief education around Osteopenia and Osteoporosis as well as lifestyle tips which will be weaved into a practice supporting increased muscle strength and bone health. Students will be met where they are in their healing process so movements will be taught in a progressive style allowing everyone to build strength at their own pace over time.