Creative and journalistic writing can both heal and calm the mind. As you explore new possibilities and realities by putting pen to paper, you are free to be as goofy or serious as you would like to be while improving this craft and your communicative abilities. Through the bi-weekly Writing Lab, you will be asked […]
This gentle class is designed for cancer survivor/patient yoga students of all levels. Focus is on quiet stillness, strength, flexibility, alignment and balance. Each class will lead you through a harmonizing practice that releases tension and leaves you feeling refreshed and calm. This class is offered both virtually through Zoom and In-Person at Advocate Lutheran […]
This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom 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 […]
In this 6-week foundations course we will engage in evidence-based mindfulness practices to learn how to incorporate mindfulness into our daily lives through formal and informal practice. This class is for beginners and those wishing to renew or deepen their practice in community. Each 75-minute class will include an introduction to specific mindfulness practices, a […]
Upon receiving a cancer diagnosis, we often turn to the internet to try and find information. It can be difficult to know how to find trustworthy information from reliable sites. Join us for a program that will give you reliable websites and skills to use when searching the internet. Presented by Jill Franklin, Reference Librarian, […]
“Virtual Twistshops” are wellness and art therapy focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation and emotional recovery through creative based intervention. This month we will use Mary Oliver’s poetry, art materials and processes to explore the sunrise meaning and metaphor and new appreciations for mindfully setting positive morning intentions towards improved well-being. Art materials to be […]
This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays 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 if necessary. […]
This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom 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 […]
Join Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC, Clinical Manager, as she engages in a monthly thought-provoking conversation with her fellow Clinical Team members and community partners. Each conversation will focus on an aspect of the cancer experience, providing different insights and perspectives on a common theme. Audience questions are invited and encouraged. The Series will be available […]
Is pain physical or emotional? The answers may surprise you! As we learned in our first class, our minds affect our bodies and our bodies affect our minds. Together, they can be used in open, caring, powerful ways to improve our emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. During this class we’ll dive deeper, exploring somatic approaches […]
