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 series, 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 […]
Join us for an evening of exploring cancer survivorship. The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with welcoming remarks from Priscilla Andrews on the importance of care in survivorship. Participants will then have the opportunity to attend various breakout sessions based on their interest. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Breakout sessions will include: Coping with […]
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, […]
The Dance of Directions is a slow-moving prayer to the earth and sky that clears the energetic pathways within the body and the earth. Through heart-felt intention and simple movement, the Dance guides one to attune to the land and the sacred directions. In this workshop, the participant learns the movements of the Dance and […]
In this class, participants will be guided through a variety of research-based stress reduction strategies. Each week, there will be a focus on different tools and techniques including progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, breathing, meditation, and various mindfulness exercises. Presented by: Erin Bishop, MA, Graduate Intern CLICK HERE to login to the class via Zoom […]
