International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation
New York City Area Support Group January 1 1:00PM - 2:00PM ET On Zoom For link, contact Shelly: mpostek@iwmf.com
Yoga Nidra 2:00PM ET Join yoga therapist Ann Grace for a guided relaxation practice that can be done from bed, the infusion chair, or the couch or floor. Whether you’re watching and waiting, undergoing treatment or recovering, rest is a powerful and much-needed medicine. Access your innate state of relaxation during Yoga Nidra, a guided […]
IWMF SoCal Support Group January 4 10:30AM PT Contact: Julianne, julianneflorat@gmail.com
Join our wellness community! Yoga can improve quality of life for those affected by chronic illnesses like cancer. Our gentle, inclusive yoga practice helps us stay balanced in mind, body, and spirit. During this slower-paced 45-minute class you will be given many cues to take care of yourself based on your current state of being. […]
Join Rami Rones to safely explore the ancient mind-body therapies of T’ai Chi and Qi Gong. The meditative state achieved during practice can help reduce anxiety and stress while boosting your mood, immune system, and energy levels. Slow, low-impact movements can increase muscle mass and bone density, ease aches and pains, gently stretch muscles, and […]
Minnesota/ W. Wisconsin Support Group Meeting Thursday, January 9th 6:30PM - 9:00PM On Zoom Contact: Tom at tom.jenny@comcast.net
Oregon/SW Washington Support Group Friday, January 10th on Zoom 1:00PM Guest Speaker: Dr. Stephen Spurgeon, OHSU Contact: Cindy at cjjordan2@earthlink.net
LGBTQ+ Support Group On zoom January 10th at 1:00PM ET Registration: https://iwmf-wm.zoom.us/meeting/register/XnZwrVWQQca2ugPKBW5f3g
Cardio Flow Challenge your coordination and balance while addressing symptoms like fatigue and peripheral neuropathy. Get your body moving with repetitive, simple movements within the safe space of our WM community. Improve blood flow, balance, and mobility! Stick around for our community chat afterwards to connect with other WM friends (optional and unrecorded). Register HERE
CO/WY Support Group Speakers: Dr. Jeffrey Matous, Dr. Peter Forsberg, PA Kate Mimken In person and Virtual January 11, 2025 10:00am Contact: Shelly at mpostek@iwmf.com
Philly, PA Support Group January 12 2:00PM - 4:00PM This will be an in-person meeting in Merion Station, PA For meeting details and RSVP, contact Shelly at mpostek@iwmf.com
Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz, CA Support Group January 12 3:00PM PT Contact: Shelly at mpostek@iwmf.com
Chair Yoga with guest teacher: Sharon Join our wellness community! Yoga can improve quality of life for those affected by chronic illnesses like cancer. Our gentle, inclusive yoga practice helps us stay balanced in mind, body, and spirit. During this slower-paced 45-minute class you will be given many cues to take care of yourself based […]
Feel Good Moves! Dance Therapy with Lynn Falk, MA, BC-DMT, LPC - Tues Jan 14th 12pm Join Lynn Falk, a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, to engage in gentle movement, stretching, and dance. Experience your body in a positive way! We will warm-up, find our groove, be a bit playful, and feel the joy of movement. No dance experience […]
Sarasota FL Support Group Meeting January 15th at 11:30AM In-Person outdoor lunch meeting at Good Liquid in Lakewood Ranch Area. To RSVP and join us, contact Shelly at mpostek@iwmf.com
Richmond Area, VA Support Group January 16 7:00-8:30PM on Zoom Contact: Paul at pattanasio@yahoo.com
Sound Bath Relax to the sound of authentic Himalayan Singing bowls, with gentle verbal guidance and healing chants to further calm the nervous system. Caregivers are more than welcome! Research studies have shown that sound meditation with singing bowls reduced tension and increased feelings of spiritual well-being in its participants and could be useful for […]
Join our wellness community! Yoga can improve quality of life for those affected by chronic illnesses like cancer. Our gentle, inclusive yoga practice helps us stay balanced in mind, body, and spirit. During this slower-paced 45-minute class you will be given many cues to take care of yourself based on your current state of being. […]
Mindfulness Meditation Take a 30-minute break! Whether you’re watching and waiting, undergoing treatment or recovering, or you’re a care partner to someone managing Waldenstrom’s, you can benefit from our Mindfulness Meditation. Studies show that use of mindfulness among people with cancer reduced psychological distress, fatigue, sleep disturbance, pain, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Register here: […]
NYC Support Group Meeting on ZOOM January 22 5:00PM ET Contact: Shelly at mpostek@iwmf.com
Gentle Yoga Roll out your mat to improve your flexibility, mobility, strength, balance, and bone density! Manage your stress and support your immune system function while addressing symptoms like fatigue and peripheral neuropathy. This gentle 60 minute all-levels mat class will move at a gentle pace, with mindful transitions up and down to the floor. […]
Maine/New Hampshire Support Group January 25, 2024 10:00am on Zoom Contact: Maria at mpalmisano@fairpoint.net
W. PA, E. OH & WV Support Group Meeting ON ZOOM Sunday, January 26 2:00PM - 4:00PM Contact: Marcia Klepac, marciaklep@hotmail.com; 724-433-5687
Join our wellness community! Yoga can improve quality of life for those affected by chronic illnesses like cancer. Our gentle, inclusive yoga practice helps us stay balanced in mind, body, and spirit. During this slower-paced 45-minute class you will be given many cues to take care of yourself based on your current state of being. […]
Young WM Support Group (Age 50 and under)- caregivers welcome! January 28th at 8:00PM Eastern time Contact: Shelly at mpostek@iwmf.com
QIGONG FOR MENTAL HEALTH with Donna DeLuca Thursday Jan 30, 1-2:30 pm ET Cancer patients face exceptional psychological stresses: medical situations that generate fear and sadness, anxiety and depression; medications and/or treatments that can exacerbate emotional states; and ongoing isolation as a result of compromised immune system health. In the post-Covid landscape, mental health services […]