Mindful Movement Classes
Week 1: Overview of Exercise and Physical Activity Guidelines (lecture and discussion)
Geneva: September 14th, 6:30-7:45pm
Warrenville: November 2nd 6:30-7:45pm
Week 2: Cardiovascular Training and Mindful Movements (lecture and seated stretching)
Geneva: September 21st, 6:30-7:45pm
Warrenville: November 9th, 6:30-7:45pm
Week 3: Strength Training and Exercise Demo (lecture and “learn by doing”)
Geneva: September 28th, 6:30-7:45pm
Warrenville: November 16th, 6:30-7:45pm
Yoga Hybrid (Geneva): Mondays, 10:15–11:00am Hybrid (Warrenville): Fridays, 10:00–10:45am Build strength, balance and flexibility while creating a higher state of mindfulness. This gentle and sometimes invigorating class will help you manage stress as you tune into your mind-body connection. Class may include both standing and mat yoga poses.
Yoga Hybrid (Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Orland Park) 15300 West Avenue, Lower-Level Conference Room A, Orland Park Tuesdays, 2:00–2:45pm* *No class December 5 Build strength, balance and flexibility while creating a higher state of mindfulness. This class will include both standing and mat yoga poses and a number of methods for stretching and gaining strength.
Chair Yoga Hybrid (Warrenville): Thursdays, 10:15–11:00am Receive all of the benefits of yoga from the safety of a chair. This class will focus on posture, flexibility, proprioception, mindfulness and mobility from a seated position.
Chair Yoga and Standing Balance Hybrid (Geneva): Mondays, 5:00–5:45pm Hybrid (Warrenville): Tuesdays, 11:15am–Noon Standing time is associated with better heart and metabolism health and a lower risk of all-cause mortality and heart disease. This class encourages you to practice standing balance exercises in a safe environment following a seated mobility session.
Movement for Bone Health Hybrid (Warrenville): Tuesdays, 10:15–11:00am Hybrid (Geneva): Wednesdays, 10:15–11:00am People 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.
Chair Fitness for Lymphedema and Neuropathy Hybrid (Warrenville): Tuesdays, 12:15–1:00pm Hybrid (Warrenville): Thursdays, 11:15am –Noon Lymph fluid relies on movement and the contraction of your muscles to make it flow. This class will address the movements needed to help the lymphatic system and stimulate receptors of the hands and feet to help reduce neuropathy-related pain and symptoms.
Restorative Yoga In Person (Geneva): Mondays, 6:00–6:45pm Hybrid (Warrenville): 4th Wednesday of each month only, 5:45–6:15pm Practice restorative poses designed to relax and restore the whole body. Each pose will be held for a period of time to release tension and deepen relaxation. Class may include both standing and mat yoga poses.
Chair Yoga and Guided Relaxation for Stress Relief Hybrid (Geneva): Wednesdays, 11:15am–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.
Tai Chi-Mediation in Motion In Person (Geneva): Mondays, 12:30–1:15pm In Person (Warrenville): Thursdays, 12:30–1:15pm This gentle form of exercise focuses on maintaining strength, flexibility and balance while reducing stress and anxiety. This is a standing practice.
Face the Fight (Shadow Boxing Fitness) In Person (Warrenville): Wednesdays, 11:00–11:45am Build confidence, regain trust in your body and reduce stress. Join Delilah Matos, Certified Silver Level USA Boxing Coach, for a low-impact, non-contact shadow boxing class that will have you feeling empowered and ready to face any obstacle with impact.
