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, […]

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, […]

La yoga utiliza posturas físicas, trabajo de respiración y meditación para devolver la mente y el cuerpo a un estado de equilibrio. Estas clases son para todos los niveles de condición física y se pueden practicar en una silla si es necesario. La instructora ofrecerá modificaciones cuando sea apropiado. Edda G. Rodriguez es una Terapista […]

Gentle Yoga – Thursdays with Carolyn 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 […]

Join other participants every week for a game of Mahjong! Mahjong can help with cognitive functioning and memory and also provides many social benefits. Participants should bring their own cards. Mahjong sets will be provided. Some previous experience required. Please call 847.509.9595 to join this ongoing group Program supported by the Stay Strong And Mahj […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this 10-week foundations course, we will engage in evidence-based practices to learn how to incorporate mindful self-compassion into our daily lives through formal and informal practice. This class is for individuals who wish to learn or deepen their mindful self-compassion practice with the support of class community. Each 60-minute class will include an introduction […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

La yoga utiliza posturas físicas, trabajo de respiración y meditación para devolver la mente y el cuerpo a un estado de equilibrio. Estas clases son para todos los niveles de condición física y se pueden practicar en una silla si es necesario. La instructora ofrecerá modificaciones cuando sea apropiado. Edda G. Rodriguez es una Terapista […]

Gentle Yoga – Thursdays with Carolyn 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 […]

Join other participants every week for a game of Mahjong! Mahjong can help with cognitive functioning and memory and also provides many social benefits. Participants should bring their own cards. Mahjong sets will be provided. Some previous experience required. Please call 847.509.9595 to join this ongoing group Program supported by the Stay Strong And Mahj […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 10-week foundations course, we will engage in evidence-based practices to learn how to incorporate mindful self-compassion into our daily lives through formal and informal practice. This class is for individuals who wish to learn or deepen their mindful self-compassion practice with the support of class community. Each 60-minute class will include an introduction […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

La yoga utiliza posturas físicas, trabajo de respiración y meditación para devolver la mente y el cuerpo a un estado de equilibrio. Estas clases son para todos los niveles de condición física y se pueden practicar en una silla si es necesario. La instructora ofrecerá modificaciones cuando sea apropiado. Edda G. Rodriguez es una Terapista […]

Gentle Yoga – Thursdays with Carolyn 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 […]

Join other participants every week for a game of Mahjong! Mahjong can help with cognitive functioning and memory and also provides many social benefits. Participants should bring their own cards. Mahjong sets will be provided. Some previous experience required. Please call 847.509.9595 to join this ongoing group Program supported by the Stay Strong And Mahj […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this 10-week foundations course, we will engage in evidence-based practices to learn how to incorporate mindful self-compassion into our daily lives through formal and informal practice. This class is for individuals who wish to learn or deepen their mindful self-compassion practice with the support of class community. Each 60-minute class will include an introduction […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

La yoga utiliza posturas físicas, trabajo de respiración y meditación para devolver la mente y el cuerpo a un estado de equilibrio. Estas clases son para todos los niveles de condición física y se pueden practicar en una silla si es necesario. La instructora ofrecerá modificaciones cuando sea apropiado. Edda G. Rodriguez es una Terapista […]

Gentle Yoga – Thursdays with Carolyn 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 […]

Join other participants every week for a game of Mahjong! Mahjong can help with cognitive functioning and memory and also provides many social benefits. Participants should bring their own cards. Mahjong sets will be provided. Some previous experience required. Please call 847.509.9595 to join this ongoing group Program supported by the Stay Strong And Mahj […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 10-week foundations course, we will engage in evidence-based practices to learn how to incorporate mindful self-compassion into our daily lives through formal and informal practice. This class is for individuals who wish to learn or deepen their mindful self-compassion practice with the support of class community. Each 60-minute class will include an introduction […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

La yoga utiliza posturas físicas, trabajo de respiración y meditación para devolver la mente y el cuerpo a un estado de equilibrio. Estas clases son para todos los niveles de condición física y se pueden practicar en una silla si es necesario. La instructora ofrecerá modificaciones cuando sea apropiado. Edda G. Rodriguez es una Terapista […]

Gentle Yoga – Thursdays with Carolyn 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 […]

Join other participants every week for a game of Mahjong! Mahjong can help with cognitive functioning and memory and also provides many social benefits. Participants should bring their own cards. Mahjong sets will be provided. Some previous experience required. Please call 847.509.9595 to join this ongoing group Program supported by the Stay Strong And Mahj […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]