WELLNESS AND MOVEMENT
There’s no way around it – combating cancer requires energy and strength. There are daily battles with fatigue, stress, even sleep. That’s where our wellness and exercise classes come in. These programs help you face the challenges of cancer to the best of your ability. How much physical activity you can tolerate will depend on your type and stage of cancer and any side effects you may be experiencing.
About Our Program
Wellness and Movement
The Erie Cancer Wellness Center’s exercise classes are open to individuals of all fitness levels. Yoga mats will be provided, or you may bring your own.
Earth Dance
- Thursday, April 6th, 2023 – 12:00pm
This class utilizes ancient tools of breath work, meditative dance, and restorative yoga nidra. Come prepared to breathe, move, and rest. No prior experience needed.
Facilitated by Dr. Zentner, MD, Radiation Oncology
Sign UpGentle & Restorative Yoga
- Restorative and Gentle Yoga
- Thursdays – 10:00am
Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness, and deep breathing.
Sign UpMindful Movement
- March 15th, 26th
- 5:00pm
Work on connecting to the breath and noticing with self-awareness and compassion what we are feeling in the body, heart and mind.
Led by Terry Henry, RYT
Sign UpChair Yoga
- Every Tuesday – 11:30am
A gentle type of yoga performed while seated. This program is especially appropriate for those looking to increase flexibility and range of motion without performing complicated poses. Choose a sturdy seat for ease of movement.
Sign UpRelax the Body, Tame the Mind
- April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
- 4:30pm
A four-class series including yogic practices which deepen connection to the body and mind — Deep yoga stretching, breathing & an introduction to meditation.
Led by Julia Hamilton, C-IAYT
Sign UpFull Body Strength & Balance
- Every first Tuesday
- 3:30pm
A class focusing on dynamic strength and balance exercises to restore the physical body and minimize some of the effects of cancer treatment. This will be held every first Tuesday.
Led by Physical Therapist, Vicki Leopold, PT
Sign UpQigong
- Wednesdays 11:00am
A mind-body-spirit practice that improves one’s mental and physical health by integrating postures, movement, breathing technique, sound, and focused intent. Bring soft shoes and wear comfortable clothing.
Facilitated by Fred Popeski, founder of the Village of Healing and Wellness of Erie
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Supporting Wellness
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Erie Cancer Wellness Center relies on our friends, donors, partners, and community supporters. The organization is 100% privately funded, not receiving government monies or insurance reimbursement. Funding for The Erie Cancer Wellness Center is provided by tax-deductible donations from a caring community of individuals, families, foundations, and businesses.
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