Knitting can be a relaxing hobby that reduces stress and keeps one centered in the present moment. Drop in and join other participants who enjoy the art of knitting. No experience necessary! Call 847-509-9595 to register.
Reiki with Laura. In this class, you will experience Reiki energy through a guided group healing meditation and breathwork, to help reduce stress, promote relaxation and support your healing journey. It is recommended that you join from a quiet room where you'll have a place to recline and feel safe to relax and rest deeply. Presented by […]
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 […]
Studies have demonstrated that yoga can be beneficial in managing sleep difficulties and insomnia. People impacted with 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 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 […]
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 class is for experienced participants of mindfulness and for those who have taken the “Intermediate Mindfulness” series at CWC. This discussion-based class is designed for participants who would like to deepen their mindfulness practice, would like support in working with the various challenges that arise, and would like to further integrate this practice into […]
Join us for an informal meet and greet with certified therapy dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Enjoy hands-on interaction with the dogs and watch them show off their skills. www.rainbowaat.org RSVP below to register for this in-person program
