STRESS REDUCTION

Stress and anxiety can have a negative impact on both your mind and body. Our stress reduction classes are designed to help you relax, reset, and recharge your state of mind.

achieve a calm and focused mind

Please note, that programs are offered a variety of ways—some are in person, others are virtual, and some are hybrid (a mix of live and virtual).  We also have a full library of recorded programs you can view at your convenience.  Please see icons on the calendar to identify how each program is offered.

Exercise and Stress Reduction Class Schedule

Caregiver Calm
Led by: Rebecca Safon Leary, RYT500 and c-IAYT
Fourth Wednesday of the Month, 10:00am–11:00am, Virtual Only
This calming and restorative class is designed specifically for caregivers and support persons who are caring for someone facing cancer. It combines meditation and gentle stretching techniques to help reduce stress, promote relaxation, and restore a sense of balance. Through mindfulness practices and simple, guided stretches, participants will be guided toward a deeper sense of peace and rejuvenation. This class focuses on self-care, offering tools to manage the emotional and physical demands of caregiving, while providing a nurturing space to relax and reconnect with the body. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to relax, breathe, and be present. Click here for more information.

Yoga for Beginners
Facilitated by: Rebecca Safon Leary, RYT500 and c-IAYT
Mondays in February, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. • Virtual Only
This Yoga for Beginners class offers a gentle introduction to foundational poses and breathing techniques, ideal for those new to yoga. Participants will build flexibility, strength, and mindfulness in a supportive environment, with clear instructions to ensure proper alignment and form. The class is designed to help you feel grounded, relaxed, and confident on your yoga journey. No prior experience required! Click here to register.

Nurturing Self-Love: A Creative Retreat
Led by: Dana Kuehn, M.S., LPC, In-Person Only
Friday, February 21, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for Nurturing Self-Love: A Creative Retreat, a day dedicated to cultivating inner peace and self-compassion. Through guided meditation, creative journaling, and meaningful conversations, you’ll explore the power of self-love and learn practices to nurture your well-being. Enjoy a delicious lunch provided as part of the retreat, offering a chance to connect with others and reflect on your personal journey. Leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and equipped with tools to continue your self-love practice. Click here to register.

Music Therapy
Led by: Briana Wu, MT-BC, LPMT
Wednesday, February 26, 1:00pm–2:00pm, In-Person Only
Discover the healing power of music in a welcoming, no-experience-needed session. Whether you’re looking to enhance your mood, reduce stress, or tap into creativity, this one-time Music Therapy class offers a unique way to connect with yourself and others. Through gentle, guided musical activities, you’ll experience the therapeutic benefits of sound and rhythm, all while having fun and discovering new ways to express yourself. Click here to register.

Virtual Art Club
Led by: Dana Kuehn, M.S., LPC
Monday, March 3, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Virtual only
Welcome to a creative community, that you can attend from your dining room table or on your porch. You can even show up with your pajama bottoms! What will you need? What you already have! A pencil and paper, paper bags, old magazines, magic markers, or paint… and you are in! Each session will entail options to draw, paint, collage, sew… You will be given a suggested prompt, with samples to spark your imagination. Come check us out, bask in the community, and have some fun creating! Click here for more information.

Guided Forest Bathing at the Chattahoochee Nature Center
Led By: Kathryn Fidati, Certified Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT)
Friday, March 14, 2:00–4:30 p.m.
Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075
Guided Forest Bathing is an opportunity to connect to Nature and experience the Chattahoochee Nature Center in a new way. During this gentle 2½ hour ramble, we will balance wandering with rest, facilitated group gatherings, and solo time. Your guide will offer invitations, or suggestions, for safely engaging with Nature through our senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell. With no expectations or goals, this is an opportunity to slow down, unplug, destress, and practice presence in the moment. We quite literally “come to our senses” and deepen our connection to Nature, ourselves, and each other. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrinyoku, which translates to “forest bathing,” this is a sensory immersion, a chance to soak in the therapeutic benefits of being present in Nature. Click here to register.

Fourth Wednesday of the Month

Caregiver Calm
Led by: Rebecca Safon Leary, RYT500 and c-IAYT
Fourth Wednesday of the Month, 10:00am–11:00am, Virtual Only
This calming and restorative class is designed specifically for caregivers and support persons who are caring for someone facing cancer. It combines meditation and gentle stretching techniques to help reduce stress, promote relaxation, and restore a sense of balance. Click here for more information.

WEDNESDAYS

In-Person Chair Yoga Class, Wednesdays, 11:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Susan Wells, RYT. Click here for more information.

Virtual Yin Yoga Class, Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm
Facilitator: Susan Wells, RYT. Click here for more information.

THURSDAYS

Virtual Morning Stretch - Thursdays, 8:30am-9:15am
Led by: Jane Myers, OTR/L
Wake up with a morning stretch class and to get energized for your day! In this 30-minute class we will perform energy-boosting movements (sitting and standing), focus on proper breathing, and hydration. Required equipment: A sturdy chair without armrests, water and favorite morning beverage. Click here for more information.

Virtual Chair Yoga, Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Bev Stegman, CR, RYT. Click here for more information.

In-Person Gentle Yoga Class, Thursdays, 12:00-1:00 pm
Facilitator: Bev Stegman, CR, RYT. Click here for more information.

FRIDAYS

Virtual 30 Minute Meditation Practice, Fridays, 12:00pm-12:30pm
Led by: Rebecca Leary, Certified Yoga Therapist
After a long week, join Rebecca to clear your thoughts and stresses from the week. Get relaxed with a guided 30 Minute Meditation and re-energize for the weekend. Click here for more information.