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Gentle Exercise
Exercise programs are designed to be gentle and attentive to the special needs of those affected by cancer treatments. Our facilitators are all certified and experienced. We always encourage individuals to work at their own pace, and listen to the needs of their own bodies. These classes offer a stronger body and a more peaceful mind.
View our Program Calendars for current program schedules and locations. Before beginning an exercise program, we recommend speaking with your health care provider.
Gentle Yoga
Throughout the years, yoga has remained one of the most popular courses at HopeSpring. Gentle Yoga classes teach a gentle system of asanas (postures) that stretch and strengthen the body. The series combines breathing, body awareness and deep relaxation. These classes are ongoing and may be joined at any time. Beginners are welcome.
Registration is required - Contact us today at 519-742-4673 to RSVP your space.
Registration is required - Contact us today at 519-742-4673 to RSVP your space.
Yoga Thrive
Yoga Thrive is a research-based, therapeutic yoga program for cancer survivors and their support persons. This gentle yoga program is based on hatha yoga, but has been modified for cancer survivors - especially those who are experiencing stiffness, pain, stress or fatigue. Past participants have found significant benefits in overall mood, stress levels, physical strength, and quality of life.
Yoga Thrive is open to all cancer survivors (on or off treatment) and their support persons. Comfortable clothing is recommended, and no previous yoga experience is required. Instructor is Marilyn Mayberry.
Registration is required - Contact us today at 519-742-4673 to RSVP your space.
Tai Chi
Experience a soft, lyrical Chinese exercise for relaxation and stress reduction. The focus is on slow, deep breathing, synchronized with flowing, comfortable movement. Suitable for all, and can be done seated in a chair. Help yourself regain a sense of strength and balance through these slow exercises.
These classes are ongoing and may be joined at any time.
Laughing Lymphercise
Deceptively simple and disarmingly fun, Laughing Lymphercise is a safe and easy exercise program providing Lymphedema education, prevention strategies and management information. It combines the accessibility of Laughter Yoga (www.laughteryoga.org) with sound principles of physiotherapy. All exercises can be done seated or standing; chairs can be used for balance at any time. For more information please visit www.laughing-lymphercise.com or http://www.rosemarykelly.ca.
Registration is required - Contact us today at 519-742-4673 to RSVP your space.
Qi Gong
Pronounced "chee King", is a Chinese system of physical training, philosophy, and preventative, therapeutic health care. It is the art and the science of using gentle movement, breathing techniques, and meditation to cleanse, reinforce, and help life energy flow freely through the body.
Qi means air, breath of life or vital essence. Gong means work, self-discipline, achievement or mastery.
This are combines aerobic conditioning, isometrics, isotonic movements, meditation, and relaxation.
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