Connecting With Nature
Larry Bricker will help us tune into our senses, using nature, to create relaxation and revitalization. We hope you will join us! Please note, in bad weather, we will bring nature inside.
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.
Neuro-lymphatics: Supporting Wellness in Cancer and Beyond
Cutting edge research is studying neuro-lymphatics - how the brain’s ability to clear waste affects our thinking, immunity, brain health, and even aging.
Join occupational therapist and certified lymphatic therapist Mara Levy in learning about the “glymphatic system”, how brain fog and cancer pain may be related, and what you can do to support this important system.
To register, please email programs@smithcenter.org
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.
Yin & Restorative Yoga for Wellness
This yoga class offers a gentle and nurturing sanctuary. Rooted in the principles of Yin and Restorative Yoga, the class is designed to foster deep relaxation, inner healing and renewal. Through gentle postures, breathwork and mediation, participants are invited to embark on a journey of self-care, compassion and restoration.
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 Morning Bereavement 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.
Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is a gentle yoga practice accessible to participants of any level of strength and flexibility. Using a chair to modify traditional yoga poses, the class is done while seated, or standing and using the chair for support. Every class includes stretches and movement geared to help increase strength, endurance and flexibility. Classes also focus on breathing and meditation, which can reduce anxiety, lower the blood pressure, and benefit your emotional wellbeing and overall health.
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.
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.
Hypnosis for Symptom Reduction
Hypnosis has been shown to decrease pain, anxiety and stress as well as other symptoms related to cancer treatment. Certified hypnotherapist Don Pelles will teach self-hypnosis techniques that will assist in the management of these symptoms.
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.
Blood Cancer Support Group
This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals diagnosed with a blood cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience. Caregivers are welcome.
Prostate Cancers Group
This professionally facilitated support group is for men who have been diagnosed with any type of cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.