Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Mind/Body/Spirit Classes
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Comfortable (loose) clothing and physician approval is recommended for Yoga, NIA, Qigong and Zumba classes. 

 

No reservation necessary, except as noted!

Participating in an Exercise Class at The Wellness Community?
Please fill out and bring this Release of Liability Form with you.  Thank you.

Participating in the Exercise and Cancer with Val Strang class at Rock Workout and currently in treatment?
Please have your physician fill out this Physician Release Form and fax to The Wellness Community at 314-909-9900.


  
Belly Dancing with Yoelit (Women Only Please)
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1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month: 7:00-8:00PM

Where: The Wellness Community
1058 Old Des Peres Road
Des Peres, Missouri  63131

A safe space to bring out your inner Goddess with this expressive movement class.

Join us for fun and fitness while learning the art of bellydancing with Yoleit!

 

  
Exercise and Cancer Recovery with Val Strang
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Saturdays, 10:15 - 11:15 am

Where: Rock Workout Studio

3001 Locust Street, Suite 103 (lower level)
St. Louis, MO 63103 (near St. Louis University)
314-531-rock (7625)

Owner of Rock Workout Inc., Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist and  Master Personal Trainer,Val Strang, will provide instruction for those who are ready to incorporate this training into thier exercise regimen. She can help you minimize the side effects of treatment, reverse postural and range of motion issues associated with treatment, and focus on working with the WHOLE body. Exercise has been scientifically proven to aid (physically and mentally) in the treatment of cancer. Take Charge! Get Stronger! Only for participants with a cancer diagnosis.

NOTE: You must register at The Wellness Community (1058 Old Des Peres Road, St. Louis, MO 63131) in order to receive a class card.  A PHYSICIAN RELEASE FORM (faxed from a physician’s office) is required at time of registration if you are currently in treatment.  Download PHYSICIAN RELEASE FORM , or call 314-238-2000 to request one be sent to you.

Check out this video of Val Strang, Cancer Exercise Specialist at Rock Workout, talking about The Wellness Community and  the importance of exercising after being diagnosed with cancer  on Great Day St. Louis on KMOV, Wednesday, 10/7.

http://www.kmov.com/greatday/video/?nvid=405217&shu=1

  
NIA--Expressive Movement
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Tuesdays, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.

Where: The Wellness Community
1058 Old Des Peres Road
Des Peres, Missouri  63131

NIA is an expressive fitness and awareness movement program which combines the concentration of T'ai Chi, the poses of Yoga, the power of the Martial Arts, and the grace of dance to stay fit and enhance well-being. Led by a certified NIA instructor.

  
Qigong
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Fridays, 11:00 to 11:45  AM-- Intro into Qigong:  Introduces the the movements and intentions.

 

Fridays, 11:45 AM to 12:30  PM--The Practice of Qigong: for those who have expereiced the Intro Class for six sessions.

Where: The Wellness Community
1058 Old Des Peres Road
Des Peres, Missouri  63131

 

Led by certified Qigong instructors.  Through slow gentle movements like those in T'ai Chi (but utilizing only healing, peaceful moves) in concert with breathing, learn to reduce stress, increase vitality and develop a sense of well-being.  Complement your health inside and out!  For cancer patients, survivors and caregivers at any level of performance and physical condition.

Medical Qigong-New Uses for Traditional Chinese Exercies - Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. January, 1996.

  
ZUMBA!
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Fridays: 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Where: The Wellness Community
1058 Old Des Peres Road
Des Peres, Missouri  63131

It's wellness with a Latin beat for cancer survivors, thrivers and those who support them! Fun and fitness with this aerobic dance offering facilitated by Kathyrn Bynum, A.C.E. --don't miss it!

  
Yoga - The Wellness Community
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Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 AM (Intermediate & Advanced)

Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:15 PM   (Gentle)


1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month  5:45-6:45 PM (Gentle)

Where: The Wellness Community
1058 Old Des Peres Road
Des Peres, Missouri  63131

  
Yoga - Big Bend Yoga Center
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Wednesdays,  6:15-7:30 PM (Gentle)

Sundays, 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. (Gentle)

Where: Big Bend Yoga Center
88 North Gore (at Kirkham)
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Ph: 314-918-9642

You must pre-register at The Wellness Community in Des Peres prior to attending this locations classes and receive your membership card.

A big thank you to the staff at Big Bend Yoga Center for gifting the Wednesday evening class to people affected by cancer.

  
Gentle Yoga- Siteman Cancer Center
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Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm (gentle yoga)

Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
224 S. Euclid Avenue 
St. Louis, Mo 63110

WEEKLY GENTLE YOGA CLASS at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine

New Location: Brown Room

Free parking in North Garage for yoga attendees.

  
Yoga - St. Louis University
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Fridays,  12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (gentle)

Where: Saint Louis University Cancer Center

3655 Vista Ave.
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
314-268-7015

Free parking for yoga attendees.

Sponsored by The Saint Louis University Cancer Center


  
Yoga - St. Luke's Hospital
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Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Gentle)

Where: The Center For Cancer Care At St. Luke's Hospital

232 S. Woods Mill Rd.
Chesterfield, Missouri  63017

Please call for room location: 314-205-6090

Sponsored by The Center For Cancer Care at St. Luke's Hospital

  
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