“Finding ease through practice.” This class offers a 35-minute meditation for experienced and inexperienced practitioners. Meditations will be guided and unguided and there will be time for questions and sharing after the meditation period. Please come join us and support your practice through community. (There will occasionally be a practice leader instead of an instructor.) […]
We will fashion beautiful books/journals from remnants of paper and fabric that would otherwise be discarded. Registration is required. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 10AM ON THE DAY OF CLASS. If you have any questions, please contact the Hirsch Office at 336.209.0259 or email admin@hirschcenter.org.
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. NOTE: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND CLOSES AT 10AM 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. NOTE: Registration closes at 10 am on the day of class. For those attending via Zoom, links will be sent out by 11 am on the day […]
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 10am on the day of […]
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 […]
Step into the world of Herbal Explorations, a hands-on wellness workshop designed to deepen your connection with healing plants. Over herbal tea and light refreshments, participants will learn about three featured herbs—their traditional roots, modern research-backed uses, and preparation methods. Registration is required. NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 10AM ON THE DAY OF CLASS. If you […]
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 […]
Come enjoy the camaraderie of other practitioners and learners while you explore the process of creation through all the steps of inspiration, conceptualization planning, and painting with acrylics. Prepare for some fun, exploration, and learning! Any experience level welcome. (Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on!) Registration is required. REGISTRATION WILL […]