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 […]
Our Breath is the link between our mind and emotions. If the breath is channeled in the right direction, one can experience release of toxins, peace, clarity of mind and strengthening of the immune system. In this Breathe-in class, each week, we will explore easy yet powerful breathing techniques to breathe mindfully and release stress. […]
Class is cancelled on Tuesday, February 28 Stress Reduction With Caroline 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.
Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays with Priyanka 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. The instructor will lead the class without being able to give corrections for those who […]
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 […]
Program is full. Please call 847-509-9595 for waitlist. (Formerly titled Empowerment for Cancer) Our emotional and physical wellbeing are intricately connected. Not only do our minds affect our bodies, but our bodies can also be used in positive healing approaches throughout our cancer journeys. During our time together you’ll learn to use your Body and […]
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 Cancer Wellness Center is offering a weekly family grief program for bereaved spouses and children from February 8th through March 1st. This in-person program will be at the Cancer Wellness Center, Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm with dinner included. Elyssa Siegel, CCLS, and Alyssa Friedberg, MEd, CCLS, will facilitate sessions aimed […]
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
