Studies have demonstrated that yoga can be beneficial in managing sleep difficulties and insomnia. People impacted by cancer can particularly benefit from improved sleep quality when utilizing yoga prior to going to bed. Join us from the comfort of your home for a relaxing bedtime yoga routine. Suggested items to enhance your experience: Yoga Mat […]
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 […]
In this six-week foundations course, we will engage in evidence-based practices to learn how to incorporate mindfulness into our daily lives through formal and informal mindfulness 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 […]
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 .
Join us for a 4 week session to learn American Canasta, a fun and versatile card game. Playing card games, like Canasta, can help improve cognitive functioning and memory. Card decks will be provided. No prior experience necessary. Program Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29 RSVP below to attend in-person. Limit of 12 participants. Please […]
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 […]
Starting in October, CWC is offering grief program for children ages 6-12.Join our Certified Child Life Specialist, Elyssa Siegel, for 4 sessions aimed at helping kids cope with their grief after losing a family member to cancer. During each session, we will work on emotional expressive activities and create a safe-space to share feelings. We […]
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 […]
Wondering if acupuncture is right for you? Come to our acupuncture clinic hosted by our neighbors, IMMA Acupuncture and Wellness for a complimentary treatment. Acupuncture is the insertion of single use sterile needles at specific acupoints on the body to promote healing, reduce pain and alleviate stress. Please wear loose fitted comfortable clothing that can […]
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, […]
