In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of mindfulness as a complementary therapy and discover essential tools to help you cope with cancer. Mindfulness Specialist Serena Jain will show you how to cultivate mindfulness to manage the stress of a cancer diagnosis and guide you through easy-to-follow practices designed to bring balance and peace to […]
Join Lori Bumbaco, our oncology dietitian, as she discusses the latest research supporting the benefits of a plant-based diet in managing prostate cancer. The program includes a presentation on essential nutrients and foods that promote health, reduce the risk of recurrence and progression, followed by recipe demonstrations featuring simple and delicious meals. Empower yourself with […]
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 […]
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 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 .
In this 10-week course, we will engage in evidence-based mindfulness practices to learn how to incorporate the nine attitudes of 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 60- minute class will include a mindfulness practice […]
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, […]
The group provides peer-to-peer information sharing related to the physical aspects of living with the diagnosis To register, contact the group facilitator Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC at pandrews@cancerwellness.org PLEASE NOTE: *Group opens for log-in 15 minutes prior to the start time *An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the group
