Chair Yoga - Tuesdays with Bhavisha Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be practiced while sitting on a chair or using a chair for support during standing poses. It is suitable for people with balance or coordination issues. Chair yoga helps increase flexibility, lung capacity, circulation, concentration, and strength, while boosting […]
Join Mindfulness Specialist, Serena Jain, as she leads the group into a discussion of Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD. Over the course of 10 weeks, participants will read assigned sections of the book independently and gather weekly for discussion and reflection focused on themes in […]
Join other participants every week for a game of Canasta, whichever version you play, come together to have some fun! Playing card games like Canasta can improve cognitive functioning and memory. Some previous experience required. Card decks will be provided. Please call 847-509-9595 to register for this ongoing group .
This group provides opportunities for peer support, information sharing, and educational lectures provided by healthcare professionals. Group is facilitated by Gina Baldacci, LCSW, and is generously supported by the Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. Open to patients, families and their loved ones. To register, contact Alana Lebovitz, MSW, at (847)562-4981 or alebovitz@cancerwellness.org PLEASE NOTE: *Class […]
This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays with Judy Yoga uses physical postures, breath work and meditation to bring mind and body back into a balanced state. These classes are for all fitness levels and can be practiced in a chair […]
Strength and Conditioning with Barbara In this class, students will learn strategies and techniques that will build strength and flexibility. All levels of fitness are welcome. Wear gym shoes and comfortable clothing. Using any of your own equipment is encouraged; dumbbells, hand/leg weights, resistance bands, stability ball, small ball or pillow to squeeze, yoga blocks, […]
This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each class will end with an extended period of relaxation. This class is appropriate for anyone of any age, shape or size. No experience or flexibility required. Benefits include lower fatigue, […]
This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom Are you an experienced yoga practitioner who wishes to deepen your understanding of all the aspects of yoga through the lens of a personal practice? Vinyasa yoga is a systematic application of yoga that involves the integration of […]
Explore the creative possibilities of Blackout Poetry, a process where you take an existing page of text from a book, newspaper, or magazine and select a handful of words to transform the text into a poem. Using the page as a springboard, we will highlight and block out words with art materials to transform the […]
Join other participants every week for a game of Mahjong! Mahjong can help with cognitive functioning and memory and also provides many social benefits. Participants should bring their own cards. Mahjong sets will be provided. Some previous experience required. Please call 847.509.9595 to join this ongoing group Program supported by the Stay Strong And Mahj […]
