2015 World Congress of Psycho-Oncology

Gentle Yoga for Wellness and Self-Care

Give your whole self the gift of nourishment from the inside out. Drawing upon yogic techniques for self-care and stress reduction, this class will help you tap into your body's natural capacity for renewal and rejuvenation, deepen your sense of calm, and enliven your essential vitality.  We will practice gentle and mindful movement, healing breathwork, delicious guided relaxation, and balancing meditation. Everybody welcome.

*Attendees are requested to bring a yoga mat. Towels will be provided by the hotel. 

Mindfulness refers to the ability to "pay attention, on purpose and non-judgmentally, to whatever is going on in the present moment."   This 1 hour session, designed both for those with meditation experience as well as for people new to meditation, will consist of  a guided mindfulness meditation, plus time to discuss uses of mindfulness in psycho-oncology, both in self-care for providers, and in working with our patients. 

Zentangle is a method of meditation based on drawing repetitive patterns to form complex images. Zentangle is a process of combining simple deliberate lines to form beautiful and surprising patterns. Those engaged in Zentangle drawing describe feelings of timelessness, focus and well-being. Even if you are certain that you “cannot draw a straight line” come join us during this Wellness Session to experience the meditative joy that can be found in Zentangle. Zentangle drawing is the first lesson in the workshop, Vacation from Cancer, developed by Susan Silk, MS, who will teach conference participants about Zentangle. Supplies will be provided.