Wellness House

Exercise for Staying Well

wellness-editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:49:25 +0000

This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health through regular exercise habits.

A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register.

Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information

WELLNESS HOUSE IS CLOSED

wellness-editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:43:03 +0000

Pink Ribbon Fitness

wellness-editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:40:11 +0000

This class is designed to provide safe strength, flexibility and cardiovascular exercises for women in treatment and recovering from breast cancer, with a special emphasis on lymphedema prevention.

A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register.

Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information

Exercise for Staying Well

wellness-editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:33:10 +0000

A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register.

Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information

Exercise for Staying Well

wellness-editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:32:07 +0000

A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register.

Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information

Nia

wellness-editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:26:19 +0000

Nia® is a mind-body movement practice for all ages and levels of fitness, using choreography to soul-stirring music. Inspired by elements from the martial, dance and healing arts, you’ll discover your own joyful journey with Nia®, and positively shape the way your feel, look, and live.

A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register.

Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information

Beginning Yoga

wellness-editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:25:13 +0000

Beginning Yoga offers a sense of peace, well-being and revitalization through gentle restorative yoga postures and breath-work.

No registration required, just stop by!

Living with Recurrent or Metastatic Cancer

wellness-editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:23:47 +0000

This group discusses the many unique issues faced by people with recurrent and/or metastatic cancer, from the life changes brought by living with cancer as a chronic illness, to existential and spiritual issues commonly experienced by people living with this stage of cancer. Life experiences, coping strategies and information are freely exchanged in this group in ways that support all members in living fully while living with cancer. Participants with cancer are welcome to attend alone or to bring family members as well.

No registration required, just stop by!

Balance Ball

wellness-editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:21:49 +0000

This class is an innovative small group class using stability balls and hand weights to restore flexibility, strength, coordination and balance.

A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register.

Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information

Qi Gong

wellness-editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:20:43 +0000

Qi Gong is the therapeutic exercise of body, mind and breath to stimulate qi (chi), or energy, to enhance strength, circulation and overall wellbeing. The first 30 minutes of the class is an introduction for newcomers to Qi Gong.