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.

Come and join us as we explore our body’s innate ability to heal in a safe environment.

Online Event Instructions

For more information and registration, please contact the Cancer Center at 650-988-8338. To register by phone, please call 408-341-6621.  Zoom ID and Password will be provided when you register.

Our series of Zoom online classes will meet eight times from September 13 to November 1, 2023. Each class includes a discussion on relevant topics (listed below) followed by gentle yoga and breathing exercises designed for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.

All classes in the series are free but space is limited. Registration is required. Participation in the entire curriculum of eight classes is encouraged.

Next classes in the series:

Class 1 | Sep 13, 2023 

Class 2 | Sep 20, 2023 

Class 3 | Sep 27, 2023 

Class 4 | Oct 4, 2023 

Class 5 | Oct 11, 2023 

Class 6 | Oct 18, 2023

Class 7 | Oct 25, 2023

Class 8 | Nov 1, 2023 

For more information, please visit www.healingcancerfromwithin.org

Please wear yoga clothes or comfortable exercise wear.

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

This program is offered by Integrative Healing, a California Non-Profit Organization, and sponsored by El Camino Health Cancer Center.

This weekly Yoga and Meditation class begins with mindful meditation, followed by gentle, relaxing yoga exercises and breathing techniques designed to improve flexibility and wellness. The free class is specifically designed for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers and is ideal 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 led by Meera Chari, an experienced, 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. The class is 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 on Zoom 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.

Yoga and Meditation classes are sponsored by El Camino Health Cancer Center.

Our Oncology Exercise Class is designed to help you feel better during and after cancer treatment. This class is available to El Camino Health Cancer Center patients who are currently receiving treatment and those who have completed treatment.

Online Event Instructions

For more information or to join the Zoom Meeting, please contact the Cancer Center at (650) 988-8338.

Research has demonstrated that those who exercise regularly experienced less fatigue. This is often a common side effect of cancer treatments. The sooner you start exercising, the better you’ll feel!

This program is available to El Camino Health Cancer Center patients who are currently receiving treatment and those who have completed treatment.

Prerequisite: Physical Therapy Evaluation

Participation begins with a one-on-one evaluation with an El Camino Health physical therapist. The physical therapist will evaluate your readiness for this exercise class and assign a level that is right for you. You can then join the weekly exercise class.

One-on-one evaluations are held at the Outpatient Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (Mountain View) department in Park Pavilion, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Monday. Please contact the Cancer Center to schedule an appointment at (650) 988-8338. Wearing a face mask during your evaluation with the physical therapist is required.

Meeting Frequency 

Class meets online every Friday 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. 

Oncology Exercise Class is sponsored by El Camino Health Cancer Center.

Qigong (“chee-gong”) 氣功 is an over five-thousand-year-old Chinese health method that combines slow graceful movements with mental concentration, breath, balance, and meditation.

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 on Zoom online weekly Monday 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.

Qigong for Cancer Patients is sponsored by El Camino Health Cancer Center.

A monthly support group for anyone facing breast cancer.

Online Event Instructions

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

This monthly support group is for anyone facing breast cancer. Open to anyone regardless of where they receive medical care. Meetings are led by an oncology social worker.

Opportunities through participating in a breast cancer support group include:

• Share your experience and connect with others who understand dealing with cancer
• Learn practical tips and resources Gain support for emotional coping
• Manage stress and anxiety
• Discuss topics of interest shared by women with breast cancer
• Guidance and insights provided by an oncology social worker
• Adjust to living with a diagnosis of breast cancer and treatments

Meeting Frequency

This group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month 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. 

Living With Breast Cancer Support Group is sponsored by El Camino Health Cancer Center.

This support group is for people affected by cancer as well as their caregivers.

Patients and families who are diagnosed with cancer face many challenges. This support group is for people affected by cancer as well as their caregivers and is led by an oncology social worker.

First and third Thursday of each month, unless otherwise noted.

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 on Zoom online on the first and third Thursday of each month 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.

Cancer Support Group is sponsored by El Camino Health Cancer Center.

The Healthy Young Attitude (HYA) support group is a casual, friendly peer-support group of young adults who are going through or have gone through a diagnosis of cancer. We share support, social activities, treatment information, options, ideas, and inspirations. The process usually involves screening and discussion for questions prior to joining this support group.

Online Event Instructions

For more information about how to join this Zoom Meeting, please contact the Cancer Center at 650-988-8338.

Meeting Frequency

This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.

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

Healthy Young Attitude is sponsored by El Camino Health Cancer Center.