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Our Mission
Enhancing the lives of people affected by cancer and older adults through accessible movement and wellness programs.

We offer physician-supported somatic movement programs that enhance the holistic health and well-being of older adults and individuals managing chronic conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and depression.

As part of our commitment to Health Equity, MFL classes are provided for free.

Moving For Life – DanceExercise for Health® (MFL) is a science-based therapeutic movement program dedicated to enhancing the overall health and well-being of older adults and individuals affected by cancer and chronic illnesses. Established in 1999 and incorporated as a tax-exempt nonprofit in 2014, Moving for Life aims to provide greater access to safe and intelligent fitness to people from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on meeting the needs of people living in under-resourced neighborhoods.

Our exercise protocols and dance sequences, crafted by Dr. Martha Eddy, a movement therapist and author of Mindful Movement, are meticulously designed to deepen the connection between mind and body, empower participants with essential information to avoid injury, promote faster recovery, and support sustained wellness through the development of somatic (BodyMind) awareness.

Since then, we have expanded our offerings beyond New York City. We are now proud to work with a roster of 54 Certified Instructors, actively teaching in Cincinnati, the San Francisco Bay area, Tokyo, Amsterdam, and Vancouver.

Moving For Life continues to evolve in order to support the needs of our communities, including offering a variety of high-quality online classes and lectures.

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Our classes

Focus on gentle, adaptable movement, shifting from sedentary to traveling exercises
Are physician-endorsed programs with a positive track record of zero injuries
Feature music that offsets depression, helps mental alertness, and lifts spirits
Foster friendships, joy, and healthy community

Moving For Life is committed to

Providing opportunities for Exercise to anyone that needs them
Providing culturally sensitive spaces
Compassionate interactions and best practices from movement science and body-mind awareness
Multilingual programs in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, French, and German

In addition, we offer …

Informative, participatory lectures that focus on specific health challenges
Annual events – including Walk-a-thon, Dance Parade, Move-a-thons, and more
Outdoor programming to access the added benefits of moving in nature

Benefits

Moving For Life uses easy-to-follow exercises and familiar dance moves to boost mental and physical health, while carefully increasing:

energy (fighting fatigue)
balance (related to neuropathy, inner ear, or substance abuse)
lymphatic flow (strengthening the immune system)
joint ease (antidote to treatments and illnesses that cause stiffness)
range of motion (post-surgery)
mental acuity (helps with losses due to aging or chemotherapy)
calorie burning (working with small weights or resistance bands to build a better ratio of muscle-to-fat)

Dancing to samba, salsa, reggae, Motown, disco, and other forms of popular music, our classes encourage people to move into the target heart range needed for weight loss, cardio conditioning, and reducing blood pressure.

Participants also learn to pay attention “within,” known as “somatic movement education.” This improved body awareness increases safety while exercising, and encourages taking more responsibility for one’s recovery process.

Our classes are uplifting, yet relaxing community experiences.

Our Vision
Inclusive, programming for under-resourced communities, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to improve their physical and mental well-being.

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Moving For Life, Inc.
954 Lexington Ave. #1114
New York, NY 10021

1-212-222-1351
[email protected]

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