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.
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/
Wellness is on the Menu! Exploring a Healthy Lifestyle On and Off the Plate
WHEN: Wednesday, June 12, 7-8pm (NY time)
WHERE: Zoom Video Conference
Open to women nationwide, who have or have had breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Support Connection at 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. Must register no later than 5 pm (NY time) on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Space is limited.
Join us for an Interactive Workshop Exploring Healthy Lifestyle Choices
It’s the season for longer daylight hours, outdoor gatherings, increased activity, and healthy farm-to-table produce. Regardless of where you are on the cancer journey, many of us have learned the importance of taking care of our bodies and health. The good news is that making healthy lifestyle choices doesn’t require a medical or nutrition degree, but rather taking small common-sense steps toward good health.
In this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Learn about what contributes to good health – not only food.
- Learn what holistic nutrition is and how it can contribute to overall wellness.
- Get valuable resources and recipes from a holistic nutrition health coach.
- Explore areas in your life which may be out of balance that affect wellness.
- Discuss nutritional challenges facing women diagnosed with cancer.
- Share your ideas to improve health with others.
Just as your cancer journey is unique from others, so is your journey toward wellness. We invite you to join us to explore what might work for you and get just the inspiration you need to move forward with a healthier lifestyle. This workshop will include a presentation by a Support Connection Peer Counselor, who is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach helping women make healthy lifestyle choices. An interactive discussion will follow.
