Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Melissa

Meet Your Facilitator - Melissa

This is a gentle, calming yoga class ending in meditation that is intended to be accessible to everyone (patients or caregivers, any level of yoga experience). Pose modifications are offered throughout the class to ensure that participants are challenged to a level that is comfortable for them. If you are interested in getting a taste of what Melissa’s classes entail, you can find her videos at https://www.youtube.com/@ MidlifeMindfulnessWithMelissa

Melissa is grateful to learn from and support the HopeSpring community and is connected to the cause as both of her parents were diagnosed with cancer in their 40s. She has been practicing yoga for over 25 years, enjoys and teaches a gentle style of yoga, and believes that while yoga can (and should!) facilitate physical and personal growth, it should be a calming and accessible practice for all. When she’s not working at her full-time corporate job or running around after her family, Melissa’s happy place is on the mat or meditation chair. In addition to her 200h yoga teacher certification, she’s obtained a Mental Health First Aid certification, Mindfulness and Well-Being specialization with Rice University, and holds a science degree and an MBA.

Regular yoga practice has been shown to have numerous benefits to patients during their cancer journey, and is also beneficial for caregivers. That said, it is important for everyone - especially patients going through a journey with cancer - to check with their doctor first before undertaking any physical activity. Please get clearance from your physician before taking this or any yoga class, and listen to your body throughout the practice.

Details:

Time: 7:00 PM

Day: Monday

Duration: 1 hour- This one hour class begins with meditation, moving into a slow, supportive yoga practice designed to honour, appreciate, and care for your body.

Program Type: Virtual

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Disclaimer: By participating in these classes you represent and warrant that you have consulted with your physician and have their approval to participate in yoga classes offered by Midlife Mindfulness with Melissa. You understand the risks associated with the activities offered by Midlife Mindfulness with Melissa and agree to follow all instructions so that you can safely participate in yoga classes. You acknowledge that participation in yoga classes or any other fitness exercise classes exposes you to potential risk of personal injury. You are fully aware of these risks and hereby release Midlife Mindfulness with Melissa from any and all liability, negligence, and or other claims arising from or in any way connected to your participation in their yoga classes and any other exercise classes offered by them. By participating in these virtual classes you have read the above release and waiver of liability and fully understand its content and are legally competent to voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above.