Therapeutic Movement FAQs

Classes designed to meet your unique needs: Movement Class Suitability (M1/M2/M3)

Movement 1 (M1): Classes to facilitate healing the whole self, including increasing safety, comfort and ease. Designed for those with some physical limitations and those new to the practice.

Movement 2 (M2): Classes to facilitate regulation of the whole self, including mobility, connection and attention. Designed for those comfortable moving independently and with some experience in the practice.

Movement 3 (M3): Classes to facilitate stability, including strength, balance and focus. Designed for those with prior experience in the practice.

We encourage you to explore the detailed descriptions of each class to determine the best fit for your goals and abilities. If you need further assistance, ask your Osher provider or contact the Osher Center at (615) 343-1554 option #2, or email osher@vumc.org.

No, referrals are not needed for our Movement classes. Anyone can join!

However, some classes at the M3 level will require prerequisites of the foundational M1/M2 classes. For further explanation, see the question above 'Which class level is right for me?'

No, offerings within the therapeutic movement program are not billable to insurance. For more information about billing at the Osher Center, visit our Billing & Insurance FAQs page. 

To schedule therapeutic movement group classes, select your desired class in Eventbrite using the links below.

Therapeutic Qigong and Tai Chi Classes:

Therapeutic Yoga Classes:

Scheduling for New Students
Those who have never been seen by a movement facilitator at The Osher Center or haven't been seen within the last three years.

The first visit will be an initial consultation with the facilitator, followed by two follow-up appointments. Typically, these are done once every two weeks or weekly as the schedule allows.

To schedule, call our center at (615) 343-1554 option #2, or email osher@vumc.org.

Payment is required at least 24 hours prior to the first appointment. Pay online.

On the new page, select "Reserve a Spot"

Scroll down and select "Initial 3-Visit Package (New Student)"

Scheduling for Return Students
Those who have previously been seen within the last three years by an Osher movement facilitator.

If you have already been scheduled for your next appointment(s), or have past-due appointments, we will apply your payment to said appointments.

To schedule, call our center at (615) 343-1554 option #2, or email osher@vumc.org.

In-person class sessions are held at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Vanderbilt. We are located at 3401 West End Avenue, Suite 380, Nashville TN 37203. For directions to our center, visit our contact page.

First, you will need access to the internet and a device with audio/video ability. Position yourself in a quiet room with enough space for movement.

Class series are held through the My Health at Vanderbilt portal and Drop-In Classes are held through Zoom. Detailed information will be sent to you upon class registration, but you can expect the following:

• Class Series: Virtual class sessions will be accessible through the My Health at Vanderbilt portal. Learn how to prepare for your telehealth appointment.
• Drop-In Classes: Your personalized Zoom link to join the class will be included in your order confirmation email upon registration. If you do not receive this email within 24 hours of your purchase, email osher@vumc.org.

With hybrid classes, you have the choice each week whether you would like to attend in-person or virtually. You do not need to notify our center regarding your choice of attendance. We are ready for you virtually or in person.

We recommend loose-fitting clothes. If you are attending in-person, props and mats will be provided at the center, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Specific suggestions for attire and props vary based on the class (comfortable exercise shoes are recommended for some Tai Chi classes). More information can be found in the individual class description at registration.

To protect participant privacy and confidentiality, our therapeutic movement classes are not recorded. They are conducted live, whether the format is in-person, virtual or hybrid.

Participants may cancel and receive a full refund up to one week before the start date. After that date but before the class starts, participants can apply funds to a future offering. No refund is available after the class start date.

Individual sessions for Qigong, Tai Chi and Yoga: Regular attendance is important to achieve your therapeutic and health-related goals. If you must cancel your appointment, we request 24 hours advance notice. A cancellation with less than 24 hours advance notice will be considered a missed visit. We will contact you after each missed visit. Three missed visits are frequently an indicator that the timing isn’t right for this course of treatment. We reserve the right to pause until the timing is better.