Practices That Meet You Where You Are
We offer movement and meditation classes that are accessible; this means that they are free of charge, thoughtfully designed for all bodies, minds and levels of experience. Our classes are delivered in a variety of formats:
- Live, online via Zoom, bi-weekly Breathe with Me – Breathwork & Gentle Movement with Robin
- Live, online via Zoom, weekly Meditation with Robin
- Monthly Reiki Sound Baths with Laura in Cocoa Beach
- In-person via the Partner Program
Click on each of the tabs below for more information about our Mind-Body Classes.
Free bi-weekly classes incorporate gentle movements, mindful breathing, and visualization to counter the stress of managing cancer. In this class you will learn to reduce stress with breathing and mindfulness techniques, increase range of motion and balance, and circulate blood, lymph, and energy.
This is a beginner’s class. No prior experience is required, and all levels of health are welcome. The classes are available to patients, caregivers, cancer survivors, as well as any professionals working with cancer patients.
All practices incorporate gentle upper body movements that can be done either standing or seated comfortably in a chair. Currently, all participants are seated during class.
ONLINE considerations: Find a spot where you have a strong wi-fi signal and minimal background noise. Log on at least 5-10 minutes before the start time, or earlier to join our community chat – we are a chatty and supportive group! Please turn on your video camera on so that your teacher can see you.
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Join Robin Krasny, creator of the “Breathe with Me” technique, for this free weekly online class that provides simple and effective breath and meditation exercises designed to release mental, emotional, and physical tension. We will use the breath and a variety of styles of meditation to enhance our capacity to be calm, aware, and fully present.
ONLINE considerations: Find a spot where you have a strong wi-fi signal and minimal background noise. Turning your video camera on so that your teacher can see you is optional.
Meditations are done seated comfortably in a chair. Log on at least 5-10 minutes before the start time, or earlier to join our community chat.
This is a beginner’s class. No prior experience required. If you would like to sample a meditation, check out our new Virtual Studio – Meditation where we have several on-demand meditations available 24/7.
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We are offering monthly Reiki Sound Bath sessions by Unified Therapy Practitioner, Laura Scott, LMT of Laura Scott Holistic Healing in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy the healing power of sound, frequency and vibration. Allow your mind, body, and spirit to relax. Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, rain sticks, tuning forks, and more are all used to move and release stuck energy in the body.
It is a deeply relaxing and healing experience.
Sessions will be held on the first Friday of the month at Laura’s office in the Cape Royal Building, 1980 N Atlantic Ave Ste 715, Cocoa Beach.
Space is limited to 12 so you must pre-register on our calendar. We cannot take walk-ins.
Sponsored by:
Volunteer Civic Organization of Barefoot Bay
Don’t see a class that interests you listed on our calendar? Complementary Cancer Care knows the importance of Mind-Body practices for our cancer community, so we partnered with Health First to offer you a sample of local classes, free of charge.
Participants who are eligible for this program are cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers. To qualify we may require a doctor’s release. Note: one voucher per person.
We currently have vouchers for:
Natural Approach Wellness Center
2002 Pennwood Dr, Melbourne
www.MyNaturalApproach.com
321-725-2438
Voucher for 8 classes
Muhammad Haqq
In person Tai Chi & Qi Gong classes
Saturdays at 8 & 9 AM
Riverside Park, located in Cocoa Village
Phone: 321-634-4555
Email: mhaqq71@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/muhammad.haqq
Voucher for 3 classes
Zumba with Virginia
In person classes, Mon, Thu, Fri at 9 AM
Brevard Veterans memorial Center
400 S Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island
Phone: 321-506-2231
Email: virgitropical@mac.com
Website: www.zumbawithvirginia.com
Voucher for 3 classes
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Why A Mind-Body Practice?
Did you know that how we feel affects how we heal?
Think about it. When we are stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or in emotional pain, we feel it physically. When you feel stressed, your body ramps up production of the stress hormones cortisol, adrenaline, and norepinephrine. This triggers the start of the stress response and if excess stress hormones are released far too often, your stress response becomes imbalanced; it’s not shutting off. Your immune system suffers as a result.
As we know, cancer treatments are already physically battering our immune systems and a cancer diagnosis ramps up our stress levels. Ever wonder why we hear that a positive attitude can promote our healing? It helps to lower our stress response!
So just like we put so much emphasis on exercise, nutrition, and healthy eating – the most important thing you can do for yourself is to keep your nervous system balanced and regulated on a regular basis. A well-balanced ANS improves quality of life, improves overall health and wellness, and promotes systemic healing.
Therefore, regular stress management is crucial for just about everyone – whether you are currently in treatment, after treatment, or are a caregiver.
There is much research and scientific literature on the benefits of meditation, breathing exercises, yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, herbal remedies, and the like and we find the medical community embracing these complementary practices.
A Mind-Body practice not only lowers our stress levels but causes the body to release the “feel good” hormones – dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin – promoting a well-balanced ANS which is essential for systemic healing.
We invite you to start your Mind-Body practice today! We offer live online classes (Tai Chi, Meditation), on-site classes (Chair Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Reiki Sound Baths), and On-Demand classes offered 24/7 through our Virtual Studio! All classes incorporate very gentle movements and can be done seated in a chair! Well, the Reiki Sound Baths are done lying on a mat (we help you get back up!) or if you prefer, seated in a chair.
GIVING ANYONE DEALING WITH CANCER THE TOOLS TO HEAL MIND, BODY, HEART, AND SOUL