Guided Mindful Meditation
May Benatar, PhD, LCSW-C leads this weekly group. Modern science has confirmed that a meditation practice actually changes the brain, strengthens immunity, reduces anxiety, and lowers blood pressure. Join May and learn the skill that once acquired will benefit you in mind, body and spirit.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga Mondays, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., led by Amy Morrison, RYT-200 These classes combine stretching, breathing, and relaxation exercises to help improve muscle tone, aid in stress management, and promote a sense of well-being. To schedule for the next upcoming yoga class, go to: http://bit.ly/LogInMindBody If you’re new to Hope Connections, or need…
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga Mondays, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., led by Amy Morrison, RYT-200 These classes combine stretching, breathing, and relaxation exercises to help improve muscle tone, aid in stress management, and promote a sense of well-being. To schedule for the next upcoming yoga class, go to: http://bit.ly/LogInMindBody If you’re new to Hope Connections, or need…
Pilates
This class is designed for cancer survivors. Healthy lifestyle and positive body image are part of the experience as participants are challenged to regain strength and mobility.
All Cancers Support Group
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
Creativity to Well-being
Patricia Dubroof, Director of Community Relations at Assisting Hands of Potomac will lead this interactive session where we will make art (for all levels) that focuses on improving your sense of Well-Being.
Yin Yoga
These days, multitasking is an art form. But days of multitasking often evolve into nights without sleep. This class will help you relax and create stillness at the end of your busy day so that you can retrain your nervous system for deep, uninterrupted sleep. So, dim the lights, get cozy, and get ready for a session of Yin yoga, a class that will carry you straight to bed. Instructed by Angela Gore - Curry, CYT.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that is practiced as a system of exercise, and that consists of a series of postures performed slowly and continuously with relaxed abdominal breathing. It is sometimes called moving meditation and it can be practiced without any special equipment. It’s sure to help with joint flexibility, balance and calming the mind.
Tuesday Evening Bereavement Support Group
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals who have lost a loved one to cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 10 – 11 a.m., led by Amy Morrison, RYT-200
These classes combine stretching, breathing, and relaxation exercises to help improve muscle tone, aid in stress management, and promote a sense of well-being.
Hope Chest Boutique
Our Boutique features new and gently used women's clothing and accessories with 100% of our sales going to support the free and professionally led programs offered at Hope Connections. These special programs have been designed to help people with cancer and their loved ones deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer.
Gentle Yoga
These classes combine stretching, breathing, and relaxation exercises to help improve muscle tone, aid in stress management, and promote a sense of well-being.
All Cancers Group
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.
Stretch!
Taught by Carole Moskowitz, this gentle class will increase mobility and help loosen tight muscles.
Expressive Art
Facilitator Judy Goldstein provides new opportunities every month for participants to express themselves through art. No art experience is necessary.
Having Difficult Conversations
When people are facing a shortened life expectancy Hospice can be there to help. Hospice Care is patient-centered, and it involves mind, body, and spirit. Miriam Rendon-Ponce with Hospice of the Chesapeake will help lead this important discussion. We hope you will join us.
Mind/Body Boxing
Eric Govan (Professional boxer, Master Trainer, Founder at Mind/Body Boxing), will teach you to heighten your mental, physical and spiritual strength through boxing fitness, yoga and meditation.
Pilates
This class is designed for cancer survivors. Healthy lifestyle and positive body image are part of the experience as participants are challenged to regain strength and mobility.
Advanced Cancer Group
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with metastatic cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.