Mindful Movement Classes
Virtual: Tuesdays, October 8 – 22, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Erin Bloodworth, Wellness Coordinator, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources
This three-week series is designed to address exercise and movement after cancer treatment. The series is open to patients and caregivers who would like to start an exercise program or would like further guidance with their current exercise program.
Hybrid (Geneva): Mondays, 10:15 – 11:00 am
Hybrid (Warrenville): Fridays, 9:15 – 10:00 am
Build strength, balance and flexibility while creating a higher state of mindfulness. This gentle and sometimes invigorating class will help manage stress as you tune into your mind/body connection. Class may include both standing and mat yoga poses.
Hybrid (Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Orland Park)
15300 West Avenue, Lower-Level Conference Room A, Orland Park
Tuesdays, 2:00 – 2:45 pm
This gentle chair yoga class is designed to improve flexibility, strength and relaxation. It is accessible to all levels and perfect for those with mobility limitations.
Hybrid (Warrenville): Tuesdays, 11:15 am – Noon
Standing time is associated with improved cardiometabolic health and a lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease. This class encourages participants to practice standing balance exercises in a safe environment following a seated mobility session.
Hybrid (Warrenville): Tuesdays, 10:15 – 11:00 am
Hybrid (Geneva): Wednesdays, 10:15 – 11:00 am
Individuals de-conditioned by cancer treatment and those who have osteoporosis/osteopenia can be prone to falls and fractures. This standing class will emphasize strength training and floor work with a mat to help bone density.
Hybrid (Warrenville): Wednesdays, 5:45 – 6:30 pm
Gentle Yoga is performed at a slower pace with less intense positions, so it can be practiced by just about anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. You can expect a few standing poses, but the majority of the class is on your mat.
Hybrid (Warrenville): Tuesdays, 12:15 – 1:00 pm
Hybrid (Warrenville): Thursdays, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Lymph fluid relies on movement and the contraction of your muscles to make it flow. This class will cover movements to help your lymphatic system and stimulate receptors of hands and feet. This can help reduce the pain and symptoms related to neuropathy.
In Person (Geneva): Mondays, 6:00 – 6:45 pm
Hybrid (Warrenville): Tuesdays, 5:45 – 6:30 pm
Practice restorative poses designed to relax and restore the whole body. Each pose will be held for a period to release tension and deepen relaxation. Class may include both standing and mat yoga poses.
Hybrid (Geneva): Wednesdays, 11:15 am – Noon
Science has now identified that stress causes us to age more quickly. Learn stress-reduction methods in this fully guided practice of seated yoga postures followed by a guided relaxation practice.
In Person (Geneva): Mondays, 12:30 – 1:15 pm
In Person (Warrenville): Thursdays, 12:30 – 1:15 pm
A gentle form of exercise focused on maintaining strength, flexibility and balance while helping to reduce stress and anxiety. This is standing practice.
In Person (Warrenville): Wednesdays, 11:00 – 11:45 am
Build confidence, regain trust in your body and reduce stress. Join Delilah Matos, Certified USA Boxing coach, for a low-impact, non-contact shadow boxing class that will have you feeling empowered and ready to face any obstacle.
