Education and Wellness
We offer a wide range of educational and wellness programs. Our goal is to provide a variety of options to meet your needs.
We have workshops focused on the needs of mind, body and spirit, to enhance your quality of life while living with cancer. We provide learning opportunities aimed at empowering you to better cope with diagnosis, recovery, treatment and beyond. We hold educational forums that are open to the public, offering the latest information pertaining to breast, ovarian and gynecological cancer.
Our program calendar changes throughout the year. Please view this page often to check for new offerings. You can also visit our calendar.
All of our programs are free. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Call us: 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
Yoga Nidra with Manju Mehra
WHEN: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:30-11:30 AM (NY time)
WHERE: Zoom Video Conference
Open to people living with breast, ovarian, or any gynecological cancer. Pre-registration is required by the Monday before the session you would like to attend, to register or call our office at 914-962-6402.
A Yoga Nidra session begins with simple stretches to prepare the body for relaxation, and an easy Pranayama (breathing technique) to prepare the mind to relax. During yoga nidra, relaxation occurs at the physical, energetic, mental and emotional levels. This enables the body to heal, digest, and rest at all levels. Increased access to self, intuition and spiritual awareness is experienced. A Yoga Nidra session is equated to four hours of sleep.
Benefits of Yoga Nidra include:
- Minimizes tension and counteracts stress
- Relaxes and trains the mind
- Improves sleep and reduces insomnia
- Clears up unconscious conflicts
- Awakens creativity
- Enhances memory and learning capacity
Dr. Manju Pethe-Mehra, OTR/L is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. She will guide you every step of the way, preparing you for comfortable participation. No experience necessary. All you need is a quiet, comfortable space to lie or recline and rest.
The class is 60minutes, including some time for reflection, questions and sharing at the end.
4-Week Yoga Series
WHEN: Saturdays, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, at 11:30 AM
WHERE: Club Fit, 600 Bank Rd, Jefferson Valley, NY 10535
Open to women who have or have had breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Support Connection: 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
This gentle and supportive yoga series is designed for anyone who has had breast, ovarian, or gynecological cancer. Whether you are brand new to yoga or have practiced before, all levels are welcome. Come as you are and move at your own pace in a safe and encouraging environment.
Yoga can help support relaxation, flexibility, wellness, and connection, and we are excited to bring this meaningful program back to our community.
Mats will be provided. Just bring yourself!
Space is limited and registration is required.
We hope you’ll join us as we breathe, stretch, reconnect, and welcome yoga back together.
Yoga Nidra with Manju Mehra – Evening session
WHEN: Tuesday, July 21, 6-7 PM (NY time)
WHERE: Zoom Video Conference
Open to people living with breast, ovarian, or any gynecological cancer. Pre-registration is required by the Monday before the session you would like to attend, to register or call our office at 914-962-6402.
A Yoga Nidra session begins with simple stretches to prepare the body for relaxation, and an easy Pranayama (breathing technique) to prepare the mind to relax. During yoga nidra, relaxation occurs at the physical, energetic, mental and emotional levels. This enables the body to heal, digest, and rest at all levels. Increased access to self, intuition and spiritual awareness is experienced. A Yoga Nidra session is equated to four hours of sleep.
Benefits of Yoga Nidra include:
- Minimizes tension and counteracts stress
- Relaxes and trains the mind
- Improves sleep and reduces insomnia
- Clears up unconscious conflicts
- Awakens creativity
- Enhances memory and learning capacity
Dr. Manju Pethe-Mehra, OTR/L is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. She will guide you every step of the way, preparing you for comfortable participation. No experience necessary. All you need is a quiet, comfortable space to lie or recline and rest.
The class is 60minutes, including some time for reflection, questions and sharing at the end.
Put Your Best Foot Forward Walking Program
WHEN: Weekly on Wednesdays at 10 AM May, June, July & August
WHERE: Jack De Vito Veterans’ Memorial Field & Track, 208-264 Veterans Road, Yorktown Heights, NY
Open to women who have or have had breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Support Connection: 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
Join us for fresh air, friendship, and fitness — one step at a time!
Enjoy a leisurely walk around the track. Connect with others who have been in your shoes and enjoy the beautiful day. Peer Counselor, Tricia, will meet you under the gazebo weather permitting! Please park in the parking lot. Wear comfortable shoes & bring water
Track is paved
Tai Chi
WHEN: Mondays, 10:30 – 11:30 am (NY time) (*check our calendar for holidays & schedule changes.
WHERE: Zoom Video Conference
NOTE: Space is limited. Please call for more information.
Open to women who have or have had breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Support Connection: 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
The basic principle of Tai Chi (TIE-chee) is to cultivate what the Chinese allude to as the 3 treasures: mind, body, spirit. The practice includes a series of exercises called Silk Reeling (slow, repetitive, meditative movements) followed by form practice. Benefits include improved balance, strength and flexibility and a sense of well-being.
In this class, a basic beginner form will be taught. Learn to focus the mind while working on the principles of posture and motion. The goal is to help each student understand the mind-body relationship so they can continue to grow with the forms they have learned long after class ends.
INSTRUCTOR: Alan Bandes. Alan has been practicing Tai Chi for over 40 years. His teaching approach is to work with each student to achieve success within their unique capabilities.
Rosen Movement: A Gentle Wellness Class
WHEN: Fridays, 10:30 – 11:45 am (NY time) (*check our calendar for holidays & schedule changes)
WHERE: Zoom video conference
Open to people nationwide who have or have had breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Support Connection: 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
NOTE: Space is limited for each session. Please call for more information.
Are you are looking for a new way to reduce stress, relax, and connect with your body, in the comfort of your home? Then consider trying Rosen Movement. Developed by physical therapist Marion Rosen, a health and wellness pioneer, Rosen Movement encourages relaxation through range of motion and stretching exercises set to music. The sequence of movements encourages flexibility through joint lubrication, chest and rib expansion, muscle lengthening and ease of body, mind and spirit. The movements are easy and simple.
No experience necessary. All you need are comfortable clothing and a private space to move freely. Attend one or all of the sessions.
INSTRUCTOR: Betty Ross is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Certified Rosen Method Bodyworker. She is also certified in Core Energetic Therapy and is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Betty is also a breast cancer survivor.
Comments from some past participants: “This program helped me relax & exercise at the same time.” ~ “I felt like my various joints were put through a full range of motion and I didn’t feel quite as stiff. It was nice to connect with others, even if just virtually.” ~ “Betty was wonderful and her choice of music had a smile on my face throughout the class. I left each class happy and feeling great.”
Gentle Flow Yoga
WHEN: Wednesdays, 11:00 – 12:00 pm (NY time) (*check our calendar for holidays & schedule changes)
WHERE: Zoom Video Conference
Open to people nationwide who have or have had breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Support Connection: 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. Must register before 5pm, the Tuesday before.
Support Connection is excited to announce a new virtual offering of weekly Gentle Flow Yoga in with Elyce Neuhauser on Wednesdays from 11am-12pm.
Elyce has been a dedicated yogini for almost twenty years, having taught at the Omega Institute for 10 years. Her classes encourage every student to nurture self-awareness, acceptance, and a deeper exploration of personal connection. Elyce describes herself as a:Traveling Yoga Teacher. Meditation Coach. Writer. Breast Cancer Survivor and Nature Lover. Support Connection invites you to join Elyce and embark on your own yoga journey from wherever you are.
Space is limited. If you are interested, please call for more information and to register as soon as possible.
For more information about Elyce Neuhauser, please visit her website at: https://elyceyogadance.com/
