Join us in person or online for this weekly Yoga session with instructor Terry Brown, designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. In this class, gentle yoga postures will be introduced to promote flexibility, mobility, and strength. Sessions will evolve with participant needs and include tips for starting a personal relaxation and meditation practice. Please […]
Taiji-Qigong instructor Bill Savage offers a weekly online Chair Qigong class for those unable to stand at all, or for long periods of time. Benefits include improved respiratory, digestive, circulatory, and nervous systems, strengthened internal organs, and clearing of the acupuncture meridians. Registration is required and closes at 12 noon on the day of class. […]
In this new Open Studio, you can join others for quiet, focused writing time. This could include personal writing projects, prompts we provide, or journaling. Registration is required. Registration closes at 12 noon on the day before class. For those attending via Zoom, Zoom links will be sent out on the day before class. If you […]
Let’s celebrate our Veterans and/or other friends and family members by creating a shadowbox page layout. A few lucky participants will even win a shadowbox to complete their layout! Registration is required. Registration closes by noon on the day before class. If you have any questions, please email admin@hirschcenter.org or call the Hirsch Wellness office […]
Join us for the second session of a 4-week interactive photography class that focuses less on equipment and more on seeing the world around us in a new light. No experience is needed and equipment can be as simple as a smartphone! There will be easy, fun assignments that we will share with each other. […]
Join Alex Gaal and learn the basics of drawing with point perspective. In this class you will learn to use lines and vanishing points to create the illusion of space on paper and achieve a realistic perspective in your artwork! No experience is necessary. Registration is required. Registration closes at noon on the day before […]
Join us for an ongoing exploration of mindfulness meditation. This biweekly drop-in facilitates personal meditation practice and understanding by investigating common meditation hindrances and the factors that support meditative steadiness, while gently turning towards the grace and beauty inherent in our hearts, our minds, and our lives. This evening session is designed to introduce calm, […]
Try the meditative drawing style that uses curving lines and repeated patterns to create beautiful works of art! Art supplies for the class will be available at Hirsch Wellness for pickup two weeks before class. If you are unable to travel to Hirsch Wellness and need us to mail you the supplies, please let us […]
Join us for Rhythms of Resilience, a music therapy session designed for cancer survivors, patients in treatment, and caregivers. This supportive and empowering group offers a chance to explore self-expression, reduce anxiety, and connect with others through music—no experience required! Participants will enjoy playing a variety of instruments, learning new coping skills, and building community […]
Reiki is a Japanese energy practice that is used to reduce stress and support physical and emotional healing. Research suggests that using Reiki as an integrative therapy activates the parasympathetic nervous system so the body can repair itself. Reiki is accessible to everyone and is easy to learn! Practitioners use specific hand positions, held for […]
This advanced Reiki practice session will be held immediately after the Level 1 Certification class and is open to those who have earned a certification in Reiki at any level. Registration is required. Registration closes an noon on the day before class. If you have questions, please email admin@hirschcenter.org or call the Hirsch Wellness office […]
Water is a natural healer, offering physical and emotional release. Guided aquatic sessions promote movement, muscle strengthening, and FUN! This program is sponsored by Hirsch Wellness Network and Club Fitness for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Classes are free of charge and include the use of club locker rooms, the fitness floor, and the steam […]