This weekly Restorative Yoga class consists of breathwork exercises, gentle restorative yoga poses, and meditation to reduce stress and anxiety. Breathwork allows one to embrace the present moment, while restorative yoga promotes relief from tension. The free class is specifically designed for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers and is useful for all impacted by cancer.

The class is offered by Integrative Healing, a non-profit organization, focused on an integrative approach to cancer treatment to boost the healing of patients impacted by cancer.

The class is taught by Meera Chari, a certified yoga teacher. She has a deep understanding of patients who are going through different stages in their treatment and is able to adjust the class to meet their needs. The class size is small to facilitate close attention from the instructor. It is taught on Zoom online, to practice in the safety and comfort of your home.

Online Event Instructions

For more information and registration to join Zoom Meeting, please contact the Cancer Center at 650-988-8338.

Meeting Frequency

This class meets online weekly Thursday unless otherwise noted.

Disclaimer: If you’ve registered 48 hours before the class, it is not a guarantee of your registration for this date and time. 

Restorative Yoga classes are sponsored by El Camino Health Cancer Center.

Learn about nutrition, exercise and preparing for birth. This 1½-hour virtual five (5) - part class series is covers the third trimester and postpartum period.  Taught by an experienced midwife and childbirth educator with guest speakers in prenatal nutrition, exercise and lactation.  Class typically starts around 28 weeks of pregnancy.

This information is presented in promotion for healthier pregnancy outcomes for South Asians; however, ALL are welcome.  Note: This series does not include Childbirth Express; a separate registration is required for that. 

Registration fee per couple or household for all five (5) classes $125 total.

This class series is offered 6x a year, and there  25 participants are welcome (max)  

Class Times are in the evening at 6:30pm *except the last session is in the morning at 10am.

 For privacy reasons we do not record classes. 

• Class 1.  Nutrition and Pregnancy (28-30 weeks):
  • Covers the basic guidelines for a healthy pregnancy including dos and don’ts and culturally specific nutrition tips for providing the best nutrition for you and your baby.  We focus on supporting pregnancy and birth as a transformative experience.  
  • Guest Speaker: Prajakta Waingankar, Nutritionist, South Asian Heart Center
    
    
• Class 2.  Exercise and Pregnancy (30-32 weeks):
  • Covers the common discomforts of labor including specific exercises you can do at home to increase your comfort as your body changes.  Our prenatal exercise instructor will lead you through specific exercises designed to support you throughout your pregnancy.  New snack tips/recipes will be offered.  
  • Guest Speaker: Radhika Neelakantan; labor and delivery nurse at El Camino Health
    
    
• Class 3 and 4.  Birth – Part 1 and 2 (32-34 & 34-36 weeks):
  • Includes information on preparing for labor, birth and delivery- with a lens on physiological birth. The benefits of vaginal birth and how to be an active participant in your labor will be discussed, as well as the role of partners, family members, and doulas. Class 4 will also include preparing for immediate postpartum and early breastfeeding.
• Class 5.  Postpartum (4-8 weeks after delivery):
  • Addresses the common concerns after birth from breastfeeding issues including recommendations of foods that support milk production, to postpartum exercises and emotional support as you recover from birth.  Guest Speaker: Harper Bolla RN, IBCLC, ECH Lactation Consultant
    
    
• Participants will be provided with the class slides, handouts, resources, recipes, shopping lists and exercises.
• Class sizes are limited to 25 families and this series runs 4-6  times a year.
• Classes are NOT recorded to maintain patient/participant privacy.
• Class details and class link provided within an email one week before class  and an email reminder sent two (2) days before class. 
• Questions Contact: Maternalchildeducation@elcaminohealth.org or (650) 988-8303
  
• Back up dates are offered for each class in the event the instructor needs to attend a delivery

Registration & Refund Policy: 

For a full refund, you must request to cancel registration at least three (3) days prior to class start date, otherwise a transfer or credit will be issued.  Accepting credit card payments through online registration only. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance to ensure access to the class.

Join our Virtual labor Induction Informational Class

Whether you're considering induction or simply want to be prepared, our expert-led session will provide clear answers and help you feel confident for your upcoming birth. Get the facts in a supportive, informative environment!

Sign up for this free virtual class today and make informed decisions about your birthing plan:

• When induction is recommended
• Induction methods available
• What to expect with an induction

This free, virtual class is one hour long and is offered frequently throughout each month.

El Camino Health is hosting a Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) support group. We do this for the communities we serve. 

When: Wednesdays

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Park Pavillion Room N

Feel free to join us for support.

El Camino Health is hosting a Sex Addicts Anonymous-Men Only support group. We do this for the communities we serve. 

When: Every Wednesday

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Main Hospital Building Conference Room B

Feel free to join us for support.

El Camino Health is hosting a Seizure support group. We do this for the communities we serve.

When: 1st Thursdayof the month

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Park Pavillion Room K

Feel free to join us for support.

Come to the meet and greet with the midwives at Bay Area Maternity who will describe the practice in detail and answer any questions that you have! This 1-hour In Person group session is ideal for families seeking midwifery services from the Midwives of Bay Area Maternity.  Led by one of the following El Camino Health certified nurse midwives, Chloe Kersten (CNM),  Kavitha Noble (CNM),  Lin Lee (CNM)  and  Danielle Coff (CNM), Sarah Hamburger (CNM).  This session is free and occurs the first Sunday of  every month  from 5pm to 6:00 pm.  Location Bay El Camino Los Gatos 815 Pollard Rd. Los gatos, CA 95032 (free) to register please use the link below.

Questions or concerns, contact Nell Wilson at:  nell_wilson@svmdmed.org or  (408) 871-5202.

Psychosocial stress is a major contributor to heart disease, accounting for nearly a third of the risk for heart attacks worldwide. In this engaging workshop, you’ll explore the science behind rest as a powerful tool to manage and reduce stress. Learn about the two essential forms of rest—resting while asleep and resting while awake—and how both can profoundly impact your ability to cope with stress, restore balance, and lower your risk for chronic disease. Special focus for this workshop will be on meditation, with practical guidance on how to incorporate these evidence-based strategies into your daily life.