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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga with Ann Grace
DESCRIPTION: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. This class features both seated postures and optional standing postures.  We will also explore some of the following: \n\nBreath exercises for reducing stress\, coping with fatigue\, and supporting the immune system\nRepetitive\, slow flow movement to encourage blood and lymph circulation\, lubricate the joints\, and increase mindfulness\nHand\, lower limb\, and foot motions to address peripheral neuropathy\nYoga poses to improve balance and steadiness\nGentle stretches to energize the whole body\nMeditations like body scans to facilitate mindfulness\, connection\, acceptance\, and relaxation\n\nStick around for our community chat afterwards to connect with other WM friends (optional and unrecorded). \n Sign Up to Get on the Chair Yoga Mailing List
URL:https://iwmf.com/event/chair-yoga-with-ann-grace-10/
CATEGORIES:IWMF Event,Wellness Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
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SUMMARY:Qigong for Balance with Donna DeLuca
DESCRIPTION:Balance the mind and body with this accessible and holistic self-care practice. Donna will tailor each class to a variety of relevant symptoms and experiences such as pain\, bone and joint health\, fatigue\, immunity\, anxiety and more. \nSign up here:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/pIXx2vY/qigongwithdonna \nCheck out Donna’s IWMF previous wellness webinar here:  https://youtu.be/RCoGsHuLDMY \nBio: Donna DeLuca is an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Rochester in the Program of Dance and Movement\, as well as at its Pluta Cancer Center. She trained as a Professional Intern at the Center for Mindfulness\, U Mass Medical Center while she was an Ada Comstock Scholar at Smith College. She has received an MS in Exercise Science and Behavioral Health Psychology from Ithaca College. She has trained for the past eight years with Qigong Master Lisa B O’Shea of the Rochester Qigong Center in her Healthy Balance Qigong approach and is certified to teach by her. Most importantly\, she has served as a passionate advocate for radical self-care through her teaching and coaching career for over 40 years.
URL:https://iwmf.com/event/qigong-for-balance-with-donna-deluca/
CATEGORIES:IWMF Event,Wellness Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T150000
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga with Sharon Rivet
DESCRIPTION:Chair Yoga with Sharon Rivet\nJoin 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. Our classes will feature some of the following: \n\nBreath exercises for reducing stress\, coping with fatigue\, and supporting the immune system\nRepetitive\, slow flow movement to encourage blood and lymph circulation\, lubricate the joints\, and increase mindfulness\nHand\, lower limb\, and foot motions to address peripheral neuropathy\nYoga poses to improve balance and steadiness\nGentle stretches to energize the whole body\nMeditations like body scans to facilitate mindfulness\, connection\, acceptance\, and relaxation\n\nStick around for our community chat afterwards to connect with other WM friends (optional and unrecorded). \nSign Up to Get on the Chair Yoga Mailing List
URL:https://iwmf.com/event/chair-yoga-with-sharon-rivet-7/
CATEGORIES:IWMF Event,Wellness Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181515Z
CREATED:20260423T181413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T181515Z
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SUMMARY:Just Breathe
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 30 minutes of breath exploration\, from basic breath awareness to specific breath techniques to manage anxiety\, depression\, fatigue and more. Add breathing practices to your routine to improve your focus\, energy\, lung capacity and immune system health. \nSign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/b4VibOt/justbreathe \nPlease bear in mind the teacher is not a medical professional but has been trained through intensive yoga therapy modules focused on therapeutic breathing.
URL:https://iwmf.com/event/just-breathe-4/
CATEGORIES:IWMF Event,Wellness Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174809Z
CREATED:20260326T190444Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra - Guided Relaxation
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Nidra \nJoin yoga therapist Ann Grace for a guided relaxation practice that can be done from bed\, the infusion chair\, or the couch or floor. \nWhether 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 meditation where we are given cues to release effort and explore the internal mind-scape. \nIn fact\, research on Yoga Nidra has shown that it can decrease stress levels\, improve sleep quality\, elevate well-being\, and increase the mindfulness of the participants. \nSign Up to Get on the Yoga Nidra Mailing List
URL:https://iwmf.com/event/yoga-nidra-guided-relaxation-4/
CATEGORIES:IWMF Event,Wellness Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180435Z
CREATED:20260423T180435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T180435Z
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga with Ann Grace
DESCRIPTION: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. This class features both seated postures and optional standing postures.  We will also explore some of the following: \n\nBreath exercises for reducing stress\, coping with fatigue\, and supporting the immune system\nRepetitive\, slow flow movement to encourage blood and lymph circulation\, lubricate the joints\, and increase mindfulness\nHand\, lower limb\, and foot motions to address peripheral neuropathy\nYoga poses to improve balance and steadiness\nGentle stretches to energize the whole body\nMeditations like body scans to facilitate mindfulness\, connection\, acceptance\, and relaxation\n\nStick around for our community chat afterwards to connect with other WM friends (optional and unrecorded). \n Sign Up to Get on the Chair Yoga Mailing List
URL:https://iwmf.com/event/chair-yoga-with-ann-grace-11/
CATEGORIES:IWMF Event,Wellness Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T130000
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CREATED:20260423T181711Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Therapy with Lynn
DESCRIPTION:Feel Good Moves Dance Therapy with Lynn Falk  \nJoin Lynn Falk\, a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist\, to engage in gentle movement\, stretching\, and dance. Feel the joy of movement: no dance experience is necessary. Movement can be done from a seated or standing position\, or both. Gather with others living with WM to find movement that feels good for you. Sign up here to receive the Zoom invitation before class. \nGot a music request? Reply to anngrace@iwmf.com with your favorite dance tune and you just might hear your song!  \nNote: This class will not be recorded.
URL:https://iwmf.com/event/dance-therapy-with-lynn-4/
CATEGORIES:IWMF Event,Wellness Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga with Ann Grace
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga \nRoll 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. Expect to use a range of tools of yoga such as breathing exercises\, meditation\, and yoga postures. \nWe will leave time for a rest pose at the very end. No yoga experience necessary. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://iwmf.com/event/gentle-yoga-with-ann-grace/
CATEGORIES:IWMF Event,Wellness Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T183000
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CREATED:20260423T182740Z
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SUMMARY:30-min Mindfulness Meditation 
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Meditation  \nTake 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. Mindfulness is a type of meditation where our only goal is to stay present without judgment to each moment as it unfolds. \nStudies show that use of mindfulness among people with cancer reduced psychological distress\, fatigue\, sleep disturbance\, pain\, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. \nRegister here: – https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/8WSOyPO/mindfulness
URL:https://iwmf.com/event/30-min-mindfulness-meditation-4/
CATEGORIES:IWMF Event,Wellness Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T144500
DTSTAMP:20260423T182510Z
CREATED:20260423T182510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T182510Z
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SUMMARY:Get Fit with Sharon
DESCRIPTION:Get Fit with Sharon \nJoin ACE Certified Personal Trainer Sharon Piotrowski\, who is also a WM patient\, for workouts for all fitness levels. Sharon shares a mixture of both cardio and strength workouts tailored to the WM community. \nSign Up to Get on the Fitness with Sharon Mailing List
URL:https://iwmf.com/event/get-fit-with-sharon-6/
CATEGORIES:IWMF Event,Wellness Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182914Z
CREATED:20260423T182914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T182914Z
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath with Himalayan Singing Bowls
DESCRIPTION:Sound Bath \nRelax to the sound of authentic Himalayan Singing bowls and Koshi chimes\, 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. This practice could be useful for those experiencing fatigue\, chronic stress\, depression\, or anxiety. \nJoin yoga therapist Ann Grace for a guided relaxation practice that can be done from bed\, the infusion chair\, or the couch or floor. \nSign Up to Get on the Sound Meditation Mailing List
URL:https://iwmf.com/event/sound-bath-with-himalayan-singing-bowls-4/
CATEGORIES:IWMF Event,Wellness Program
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