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Managing Grief: A Mind/Body Awareness and Somatic Movement Exploration

Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, United States

During our 8-week series, we’ll explore grief and how this often-experienced emotion arises during cancer, whether you're a patient, caregiver, or someone who's lost a loved one to cancer. Through a somatic lens, we'll examine how the mind influences the body and vice versa, we’ll discuss how grief shows up in our bodies, affecting how […]

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Virtual: Panel Discussion: Psychedelics and Cancer

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Join us for a discussion on the therapeutic use and potential of psychedelics for cancer patients. This panel will be moderated by Dr. Gabrielle Wolk and will feature an Integrative MD, an Illinois policy advocate, and a Canadian cancer patient who underwent psilocybin – assisted therapy. Topics will include current research on the use of […]

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Virtual: Clase de reducción de estrés

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Reducción del estrés con Nora En esta clase, los participantes serán guiados a través de una variedad de estrategias de reducción del estrés basadas en estudios de investigación.  Cada semana, habrá un enfoque en diferentes herramientas y técnicas que incluyen relajación muscular progresiva, imágenes guiadas, respiración, meditación y varios ejercicios de atención plena. HAGA CLIC […]

Park Ridge: Virtual Exercise for Cancer Patients

Zoom

This class is for cancer patients and survivors only. The focus of this class will be to improve strength, stamina and flexibility. All levels of fitness welcome. Using any of your own equipment is encouraged. Supported by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital To register online: Click here Please call or email Samantha Daniel with any questions: […]

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Virtual: Gentle Yoga

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Gentle Yoga – Fridays with Maribel 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 and will offer […]

Waukegan Library: Gentle Yoga

Waukegan Public Library 128 N County St, Waukegan, IL, United States

Gentle 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. Waukegan Public Library 128 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085 To register please CLICK HERE

Stepping Up to Wellness Run/Walk

Independence Grove Forest Preserve 16400 W Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL, United States

Join us at the beautiful Independence Grove in Libertyville for our 2024 Stepping Up To Wellness Run/Walk! We are excited to gather TOGETHER to enjoy family, friends and fun, while raising valuable funds to support the important work of the Cancer Wellness Center. If you can't make it to Independence Grove, you can still complete […]

Gentle Yoga

Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, United States

This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom Gentle Yoga – Mondays with Bhavisha 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 […]

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Connecting Through Knitting

Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, United States

Knitting can be a relaxing hobby that reduces stress and keeps one centered in the present moment. Whether you’ve never held knitting needles before or you’re looking to refresh your skills, drop in anytime between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and join other participants who enjoy the art of knitting. No experience is necessary, all […]

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Virtual: Healing With Energy Through Reiki

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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 […]