The following free classes are for women living with cancer and are co-sponsored with The Comprehensive Breast Center at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospitals and The JCC in Manhattan. To register for programs, please call JoAnn Fox Weingarten, 212-523-7275*Note: For The men's yoga class on Thursdays is co-sponsored with Beth Israel Medical Center–Cancer Center. To register, please call Allison Snow at 212.844.7275. (more)LEARN MORE

**This program is co-sponsored with Beth Israel Medical Center–Cancer Center. To register for this program, call Allison Snow at 212.844.7275. For more info email the instructor Roberta Schine RLSchine@aol.com. FREE (more)LEARN MORE

Adapting to the deterioration of a family member’s ability to remember, reason, and relate becomes more bearable when shared with others who are experiencing the same loss. Co-sponsored by the New York City chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Please note that this is not a drop-in group. In order to join the group you need to call 646.823.6324. (more)LEARN MORE

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Massage is known to boost the immune system and reduce stress on the body, mind, and spirit. Receive supportive, holistic bodywork employing massage techniques suitable for individuals undergoing treatment or for those who are post-treatment and/or surgery. Ellen will offer a caring environment to address symptom relief, pain management, and stress reduction. Free for patients of The Comprehensive Breast Center at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospitals. It is $55 for JCC members living with cancer and $65 for non-members living with cancer. Some medical insurance coverage is applicable for massage; please consult your insurance carrier to see if you qualify. A prescription or medical clearance from your physician is required. Call 646.505.5716 to book an appointment. Appointments take place on Thursdays only between 10 am - 3 pm. Please note: There is a $45 cancellation fee Continuum patients. $55 cancellation for members and a $65 cancellation fee for non members for any appointment that is not cancelled within 24 hours. (more)LEARN MORE

Geared specifically for those who care for a loved one with Parkinson's. (more)LEARN MORE

A group for Jews living with chronic physical illnesses. Draw on each other and on Judaism’s spiritual resources and traditions for strength, guidance, hope, and solace. Please note that this group is held at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services. Please call Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub, LCSW, at 212.632.4770 to register and for location information. Sponsored by JBFCS. Suggested contribution is $18 per session. (more)LEARN MORE

Geared specifically for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's. (more)LEARN MORE

Gentle dance-exercise for women living with cancer. FREE (more)LEARN MORE

With Jennifer Alhasa Designed for people with cancer, this empowering workshop helps you harness adversity and claim YOUR Radical Recovery! A survivor of advanced breast cancer, Jennifer teaches tools and techniques to help you heal from the inside out. Learn how to find focus and faith; go with gratitude; practice positivity and celebrate self-care. Bring caregivers and loved ones—we’re all in this together! (more)REGISTER

With Mindy Utay, JD, LCSW They're called the "boomerang generation." Because of a poor job market, difficult financial times, or even over-parenting, more adult children are now returning to live at home. With humor and compassion, Mindy will discuss everything from the laundry to helpful guidelines for setting goals and planning for independence. Learn to make it a win-win for everyone! (more)REGISTER

With Linda Paul, Stepfamily Foundation Certified Coach. Over 50% of couples are either re-married or re-coupled, often with children involved. A stepchild herself and now a stepmother to two children, Linda is dedicated to helping others navigate this often complicated family dynamic. In this workshops, we'll start by acknowledging and identifying the challenges and then develop solid action plans to provode solutions. See below for a special price for couples who want to attend. (more)REGISTER

With Linda Paul, Stepfamily Foundation Certified Coach. Over 50% of couples are either re-married or re-coupled, often with children involved. A stepchild herself and now a stepmother to two children, Linda is dedicated to helping others navigate this often complicated family dynamic. In this workshops, we'll start by acknowledging and identifying the challenges and then develop solid action plans to provode solutions. See below for a special price for couples who want to attend. (more)REGISTER

Reiki is a gentle, balancing spiritual healing practice offered through light touch to a fully clothed recipient. Experience a 30-minute Reiki session at 7 or 7:30 pm. (Please call 646.505.5726 to schedule your time after you register.) If you attending as a Reiki student/practitioner and will be sharing and receiving Reiki at the clinic, please register and then arrive at 6:15 pm for orientation. Plan to stay until 9pm. (more)REGISTER

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Gentle dance-exercise for women living with cancer. FREE (more)LEARN MORE

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**This program is co-sponsored with Beth Israel Medical Center–Cancer Center. Please email RLSchine@aol.com for info (more)LEARN MORE

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Geared specifically for those who care for a loved one with Parkinson's. (more)LEARN MORE

Geared specifically for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's. (more)LEARN MORE

Becoming more ‘stress-hardy’ can lead to better life-long health. The MBSR program, developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical center by Jon Kabat-Zinn, integrates mindfulness meditation (moment-to-moment, non-judgmental awareness) with a profound level of inquiry into its relevance to daily life. MBSR can bring changes in physical and psychological symptoms, greater energy, improved self-esteem, and increased ability to cope with pain and stress. This course includes instruction in mindfulness meditation, gentle stretching and yoga, group dialogue and inquiry, along with daily practice support materials. With Elaine Retholtz, MBSR teacher and acupuncturist in private practice. For more information call 646.505.5726. Co-sponsored by NY Insight Meditation Center. (more)REGISTER

Are you dealing with stress, chronic illness or pain? This 8-week course includes instruction in a variety of formal mindfulness practices, gentle stretching and yoga, group dialogue and inquiry, and support for integrating mindful awareness into daily life. Modeled after the renowned program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts over 30 years ago, MBSR can bring you lasting changes in physical and psychological symptoms, greater energy, improved self-esteem and increased ability to cope with pain and stress. Attendance is required at one of the orientation sessions. With Elaine Retholtz, MBSR teacher and acupuncturist in private practice. Elaine Retholtz has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 1988. She completed the internship in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and the Teacher Development Intensive at the Center for Mindfulness in Worcester Massachusetts. She is also a graduate of the Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leaders Program. Elaine has been teaching the traditional 8 week MBSR program at the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan since 2005. She also teaches MBSR at the Continuum Center for Health and Healing and to first year students at the Tri-State College of Acupuncture. She teaches meditation courses at New York Insight Meditation Center, where she is an associate teacher and leads a NYIMC weekly sitting group in Queens.For more information, call 646.505.5726. Co-sponsored by New York Insight. Attendance is required at the orientation session, held Thursday, January 20, at 10am. Then classes begin on January 27th.The full day class, which is included in the course and is for both the morning and afternoon classes, will be held on Sunday, March 6th, from 9am to 5pm. (more)REGISTER