Tues., October 18 Session
Chair Session
6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
(before regular support group meeting at 7 p.m.)
Stretch, breath, and relax while seated in a chair.
Room: West II
Bring a strap and a bottle of purified water. If your feet don't reach the ground when sitting in a chair, bring a shoe box or yoga block to rest your feet on.
Tues., November 15 Session
Breath Awareness/Chair Session
6 – 6:35 p.m. for class (CFS/FM Regular Support Group Meeting - 7 - 9 p.m.)
Join us for breathing exercises which promote relaxation.
Room: East
NOTE:THIS IS ONLY A 30-min session. Please plan to be on time!!!!
Bring a bottle of purified water. If your feet don't reach the ground when sitting in a chair, bring a shoe box or yoga block to rest your feet on.
To maintain quiet for the session, the conference room door will be closed between 6:05 pm and 6:40 pm. This east room door will re-open at 6:40 pm for welcoming attendees arriving for our regular support group meeting to be held at 7 p.m.
Thur. December 8 Session
Holiday Stress Buster, Floor Session
Restorative Yoga
7 – 9 p.m.
Room:East
Take the edge off during the holidays!! Bring your mats, neck pillows, cushions & water. The postures will be done on the floor. These postures are very gentle & designed to open up breathing pathways and promote relaxation to the entire body and mind.
In our monthly support group meetings, we usually gather to learn new or alternative ways to improve our health from health care professionals. The Gentle R & R Sessions aim to do that using the confines of our own mind/body space. Stretching, deeper breathing, and conscious relaxation all help to reduce tension/stress and ease painful muscles. These practices will also stimulate circulation, enhance the immune system, and provide a mild form of detoxification. If you would like to lead a session exploring a technique you have discovered, please coordinate with Suzanna, our Gentle R & R coordinator at GentleRandR (at) dfwcids (dot) com.
Come join us to learn and practice techniques which can enhance your healing program. Handouts providing stretching tips and audio/video recommendations, given at class, can help you start your own home program. Tax-deductible Support Group/"Gentle R & R" donations are welcome for each session or support group meeting. Sessions are held in one of the top floor conference rooms at Harris HEB Hospital, in the Edwards Cancer Center. The Cancer Center is the northernmost building of the hospital complex (closest to the freeway).
To get the most out of a session:
- Plan your time/energy so the session and our meeting are the main activity of your day.
- Do not eat a large meal prior to arriving.
- Plan your arrival to allow time for signing in and filling out a personal information card.
- Wear comfortable clothing (no skirts, dresses or tight jeans).
- Remember that many of our members are sensitive to odors so please avoid wearing scented products. Sensitive items include: perfume, hair spray, deodorants, or clothing exposed to cigarette smoke. All these items can trigger a severe reaction in some people.
Please Bring to Class:
- an exercise mat (cushioned is preferred for your own comfort) or a large towel
- a neck support pillow and any other cushions/pillows as needed
- a long rectangular scarf, tie, or sash which can be used as an stretching strap
- Purified water to flush toxins you will be releasing
