Events

Chair Yoga for WM 2:00 – 3:00PM ET ON ZOOM with Ann MacMullan Pull up a chair for self-care! Move mindfully during this 45-minute gentle yoga class, while in both seated and standing postures (using the chair for support.) Within the friendly support of the WM community, we’ll practice better posture, balance, and breathing. To […]

Spirituality and Cancer with David Maginley Hosted by Gail Ferguson, WMFC Atlantic Canada Support Group Leader Research has shown that some form of spirituality can offer individuals coping with cancer more hope, meaning, peace, and a better quality of life. Join spiritual counselor and cancer survivor David Maginley to explore how healthy spirituality can improve […]

Chair Yoga for WM Monday. November 4 2:00PM 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. Our classes will feature some of the following: Breath exercises for reducing stress, coping with fatigue, and supporting the immune system Repetitive, slow flow […]

Cardio Flow for WM Friday, November 8 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 […]

Chair Yoga for WM Monday. November 4 2:00PM 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. Our classes will feature some of the following: Breath exercises for reducing stress, coping with fatigue, and supporting the immune system Repetitive, slow flow […]

T’ai Chi and Qi Gong Tuesday, November 12th at 2:00PM ET 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 […]

Sound Bath Friday, November 15th at 2:00PM ET 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 […]

Chair Yoga for WM Monday. November 18 2:00PM 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. Our classes will feature some of the following: Breath exercises for reducing stress, coping with fatigue, and supporting the immune system Repetitive, slow flow […]

Exploring Meditation with Kimberley Snow Sign up here (Landing Page) This three-part series explores a range of meditation techniques designed to decrease negative emotions and enhance physical and mental wellbeing. Each 30-minute session includes guided meditations plus a variety of resources. 3 Tuesdays at 1pm ET / 10 am PT October 8th November 19th December 10th […]

Measuring Quality of Life in WM and Other “Tired" Topics with Dr. Shirley D’Sa Friday November 22nd 11am EST / 4pm GMT Join Dr. Shirley D’Sa to learn more about her involvement in recent research that uses wearable tech to measure the experience of living with WM. We’ll discuss what variables go into the measurement […]

Chair Yoga for WM Monday. November 25 2:00PM 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. Our classes will feature some of the following: Breath exercises for reducing stress, coping with fatigue, and supporting the immune system Repetitive, slow flow […]

Mindfulness Meditation Tuesday Nov 26th  at 6:00PM ET 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 […]

Gentle Yoga Friday, November 29th at 11:00AM 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 […]