Mindful Movements

Support healing, increased flexibility and range of motion, and reduce stress with fitness and yoga classes modified for a variety of needs.

Register for classes at livingwell.nm.org

Schedule an exercise consultation

If you have questions about exercise and any limitations related to your cancer diagnosis or treatment, please email Living Well Wellness Coordinator Erin Bloodworth at info@livingwellcrc.org to schedule a consultation. Please include “schedule exercise consultation” in your subject line.

(To participate, you must have a current Consent and Release Form on file.) 

Back-on-Track: Exercise and Mindful Movement Following Cancer Treatment

Virtual: Thursdays, February 13–27, 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.

• Week 1: Overview of Exercise and Physical Activity Guidelines (lecture and discussion)
• Week 2: Cardiovascular Training and Mindful Movements (lecture and seated stretching)
• Week 3: Strength Training and Exercise Demo

Yoga and Fitness Classes

Yoga

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.

Chair Yoga – Orland Park

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.

Chair Yoga and Standing Balance

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.

Movement for Bone Health

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.

Gentle Mat Yoga

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.

Chair Fitness for Lymphedema and Neuropathy

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.

Restorative Yoga

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.

Chair Yoga and Guided Relaxation for Stress Relief

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.

Tai Chi: Meditation in Motion

In Person (Geneva): Mondays, 12:30 – 1:15 pm

In Person (Geneva): Wednesdays, 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.