Evidence-Based Wellness Programs for People Living with Cancer
To address both the physical and emotional stresses of living with cancer, instructors trained to work with cancer patients offer classes found to produce a physiological relaxation response.
Take a Class at the CWC
Classes are offered in multiple formats to meet you where you are, including in-person, virtual, hybrid, and on demand.
Wellness Classes
Get holistic support for your mind, body, and spirit to help manage the multiple stressors that come with cancer diagnosis and treatment. Find a wellness class that feels right for where you are now, including strength training and vinyasa, chair, and gentle yoga.
Classes are offered in multiple ways to meet you where you are, including in-person, virtual, hybrid, and on demand.
Wellness On Demand
Wellness when you want it for days when you can’t make it out the door to attend a class in person. Choose a wellness class that fits your schedule and energy level, all without leaving the house.
Browse Our Classes
Find a class that suits your needs, from strength training to gentle yoga.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is a gentle class that incorporates breathing exercises, stretching, yoga postures, and a final relaxation phase, all while using a stable chair.
Stress Reduction Class
In this class, participants will explore a variety of evidence-based techniques, like progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, breathing exercises, designed to reduce stress and promote well-being.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga uses physical postures, breath work and meditation to bring your mind and body back into a balanced state.
Grief Walk
Research demonstrates that outdoor exercise offers health and well-being benefits. Join us for a nature meditation followed by a two-mile hike along with others who have a shared understanding of grief and loss. Open for anyone who has lost a loved one to cancer within the last five years.
Healing with Energy Through Reiki
Healing With Energy Through Reiki allows you to experience Reiki energy through a guided group healing meditation and breath work, helping to reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Men’s Hike
Join us at local nature preserves for short hikes through natural terrain. This hike is reserved for any male participant – those diagnosed, caregiving, or bereaved.
Nature Hike
Join us at local nature preserves for short hikes through natural terrain.
Strength & Conditioning
Strength and Conditioning utilizes strategies and techniques that will help you build strength and flexibility. Using equipment such as bands and weights is encouraged.
Stress Relief Yoga
Stress Relief Yoga is focused on quiet stillness, strength, flexibility, alignment, and balance.
Support for Your Wellbeing at the Center
CWC Studio Wig Salon
CWC Studio offers solutions from hair care professionals for hair loss occurring as the result of cancer treatment. Services include wig selection, fitting and styling, head shaving, and a wig care tutorial.
Labyrinth & Healing Garden
Research shows that our brains relax when we are surrounded by nature. Our bodies can experience this relaxation as decreased stress and a sense of calm.
Access the power of nature to reduce stress, increase creativity, quiet the mind, and find joy in the moment.
Fitness & Wellness Newsletter
Be the first to learn about new wellness classes at the Center, and get articles and blog posts about mindfulness, exercise, yoga, writing, and expressive arts that contribute to the well being of people living with cancer.
Featured Classes
Upcoming Fitness & Wellness Classes
News & Blog
Fitness & Wellness
Self-Care During the Holiday Season
How to Start A Wellness Routine
Exploring Mental Health Outdoors
Self-Compassion During Difficult Times
Becoming More Present: Loving Kindness Meditation
CWC Radio: Another Day
Practicing Mindfulness
