The Cancer Resource Centre offers free educational programs and in-person/virtual mind/body/spirit classes and support groups to individuals in Northwest Indiana with a cancer diagnosis, their family members and their caregivers.
The Centre is located at 926 Ridge Road in Munster, Indiana. Registration is required. For information about joining a support group and to schedule your orientation, please call 219-836-3349 or visit www.cancerresourcecentre.com.
Yoga, Monday October 3, offered from 9 – 10 a.m. Breathe and stretch your body and mind. Yoga classes are therapeutic as well as restorative. Class will conclude with a relaxation segment to enhance overall well-being and peace.
Music Wellness, Monday October 3, offered from 3-4 p.m. A therapeutic music program to enhance quality of life by supporting the health and wellbeing of cancer patients which can lead to stress and anxiety reduction and enhance relaxation.
Wellness Support Group, Tuesday October 4, offered from 10 – 11 a.m. This support group meets to share feelings, receive support and learn ways to cope with the experience of having cancer.
Caregivers Support Group, Tuesday, October 4, offered from 6 – 7 p.m. This supportive online program series helps spouses, family members and caregivers explore and develop strategies when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer.
Chi Gong, Thursday October 6, offered from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Learn this ancient healing art of breath, movement, non-movement and meditation. Experience this therapeutic form of Eastern medicine and feel revitalized. You will be led through a one hour session of warm-ups, positions and focused movements.
Meditation and Wellness, Thursday, October 6, offered from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Your mood and mental health affect every aspect of your life, including how you feel about yourself, your relationship with others, and your physical health. In the group, you will learn about mindfulness, meditation, positive self-talk and other methods to improve the way you feel by changing the way you think.
Chair Yoga, Thursday October 6, offered from 2 – 3 p.m. Designed for those who have difficulty support in a regular yoga environment. You may sit or use a chair for balance. Kriya is a holistic, whole body experience; it works to calm the nervous system; strengthens and quiets the mind and body.
Tai Chi, Friday October 6, offered from 9 – 10 a.m. Tai Chi has been practiced for centuries by men and women of all ages and fitness levels. The art of Tai Chi is considered “Meditation in Motion”. Classes emphasize balance, posture, breathing techniques, concentration and complete relaxation.