A 60 minute, gentle, yoga class for individuals recovering from, or working with, a long-term health diagnosis such as cancer, parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, or a similar challenge. Exploring a combination of mind-body practices to bring greater health and wellness into all levels of being. We will begin each practice in chairs and progress to standing poses, ending with a deep relaxation on the floor.
Through targeted breath, movement, and meditation, we will address the following side-effects in a supportive and non-clinical environment:
- -Pain
- -Lymphedema and Immunity
- -Anxiety
- -Depression
- -Insomnia
- -Under Digestion
- -Fatigue
- -Cognitive Fog
- -Neuropathy
Jessie Lu Galbraith is an RYT 200 (registered yoga teacher) with a lifetime of practicing yoga and meditation. She has been focusing her continuing education on yoga for cancer, completing many hours of cancer specific pranayama, asana, mudra and yoga nidra training.
Class size is limited to 10 and it is recommended that you can get up and down from the floor. Sign up, each time you want to attend, on the Y's app or call 360-733-8630 to sign up with the Welcome Desk staff.
*Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, yoga block and strap.
FREE with YMCA membership