New Class for Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer survivors may benefit from a new weekly class with yoga-like moves derived from ancient Chinese medicine that is now being offered by the Vanderbilt Breast Center in conjunction with the Vanderbilt Dayani Health and Wellness Center.
Qigong uses flowing, gentle movement and postures, special attention to breathing, and visualization to help participants with relaxation and stress management, improve range of motion, increase strength, sense of balance, flexibility and energy.
The class, called ReNew, is held at Dayani every Thursday at 4 p.m., led by Kathy Woods, M.Ed. Woods is a breast cancer survivor and instructor in mindfulness-based stress reduction. It is open to women following a diagnosis of breast cancer, whether during or after treatment. A medical assessment is required before participation.
The class is free for Dayani members and $10 per class for others. Limited financial assistance is available from Vanderbilt-Ingram based on financial need. To learn more about the class, call (615) 322-4751 or visit www.dayanicenter.org.
- by Heather L. Hall
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