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Knitting on the Couch

DC, United States

Trained volunteers provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness, comfort, and community.

Qigong

DC, United States

An all levels introduction to the practice of Qigong including discussion, movement and an energetic transmission and meditation.

Energy Balancing

DC, United States

Bring the subtle energies of your body back into balance with a half-hour of stress-reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance your well-being.

House Calls with Kiersten

House Calls with Kiersten offers an opportunity for our program participants to check-in and chat monthly with Kiersten on Zoom or by phone.

Radical Writing Space

Join us for inspiring writing prompts and time to write and share your experience of putting your most radical emotions, feelings, and experiences on paper.

Being Together Mindfulness

Specifically, mindfulness helps you access the ability to be non-judgmental, compassionate, patient, present and aware. Join a slightly different guided meditation each week based in mindfulness.

Nueva Vida Grupo de Apoyo (en Español)

DC, United States

En Smith Center, Nueva Vida tendrá grupos de apoyo que se enfocan en el apoyo al trauma asociado con el diagnóstico de cáncer.

Painting for Life

By intentionally focusing on the emotional process rather than the artistic product, participants are able to unleash their creative powers and produce striking works that have the power to heal and awaken.

Winter Flows to Spring: Time to Flourish!

We will adapt our heavier winter diet to revitalize and support our body-mind with a Kapha-balancing menu, featuring foods that will lighten and refresh our energy for the season of flourishing!

Healing Circle for Moms with Cancer

DC, United States

This ongoing healing circle will focus on the unique needs of mothers, with children of any age, who are living with cancer.

LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation

Insight Meditation Community of Washington, DC P.O. Box 3, Cabin John, Maryland, United States

Come together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit. Hosted by IMCW.

Chair Yoga

DC, United States

Connect body and mind. You are invited to relax deeply as we move through a series of gentle seated and supported poses that promote self-care.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

DC, United States

This monthly support group, in partnership with the GW Cancer Center, is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with Prostate cancer.

Gentle PM Yoga

DC, United States

Enjoy a greater sense of well-being and enhanced energy through yoga postures, techniques in progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and meditation.

Creating Symbols for Personal Power

Using modern and ancient techniques of developing symbols allows your imagination to wonder and form a personal affirmation sigil. Each sigil contains specific messaging that is meant to empower you.

Survivorship Support Group

This group is for cancer survivors who have completed their primary cancer treatment(s) and are now either post-treatment or on maintenance medication.