Mindful Movement Classes
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.)
Virtual: Thursdays, May 8–22, 5:30–7:00pm
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.
Yoga Hybrid (Geneva): Mondays, 10:15–11:00am Hybrid (Warrenville): Fridays, 9:15–10:00am 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.
Tai Chi: Meditation in Motion In Person (Geneva): Mondays, 12:30–1:15pm In Person (Geneva): Wednesdays, 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 helping you reduce stress and anxiety. This is a standing practice.
Restorative Yoga Hybrid (Warrenville): Tuesdays, 5:45–6:30pm 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.
Movement for Bone Health Hybrid (Warrenville): Tuesdays, 10:15–11:00am Hybrid (Geneva): Wednesdays, 10:15–11:00am 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.
Chair Yoga and Standing Balance Hybrid (Warrenville): Tuesdays, 11:15am–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 after a seated mobility session.
Chair Fitness for Lymphedema and Neuropathy Hybrid (Warrenville): Tuesdays, 12:15–1:00pm Hybrid (Warrenville): Thursdays, 11:30am–12:15pm 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.
Chair Yoga Hybrid (Northwestern Medicine St. George Cancer Institute) 15300 West Avenue, Lower-Level Conference Room B, Orland Park, Tuesdays, 2:00–2:45pm 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 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.
Gentle Mat Yoga Hybrid (Warrenville): Wednesdays, 5:45–6:30pm 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. There may be a few standing poses, but the majority of the class is on your mat.
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Cancer Center offers in-person and virtual events to support patients with cancer and families. The center offers opportunities for sharing experiences and emotions with other people affected by a cancer diagnosis. Programs are offered at no cost. In-person events are held at McHenry Hospital Cancer Center.
Yoga Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30pm This weekly class offers an opportunity to relax and build body strength through practicing yoga. Please call 815.759.4459 to register.
