VIRTUAL SERVICES DESCRIPTIONS
Mindfulness Meditation Series with Isabel
Available on Mondays:
Mondays 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, & 11/30 at 7pm
What is mindfulness meditation? Explore the foundations of mindfulness meditation. Practice mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions, self-compassion and lovingkindness. Join us for this four week series. Open to those who are beginning or experienced in meditation.
Gentle Yoga with Dina & Isabel
Available on specific Saturdays:
11/7, 11/14 & 11/21 All sessions at 10am
Our yoga sessions are structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Sessions focus on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Various breathing techniques and guided imagery may be used to increase relaxation. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet the comfort level of those practicing.
Restorative Yoga with Cheryl
Available on specific Saturdays:
11/7, 11/14 & 11/21 All sessions at 5pm
Breathing & pranayama techniques; great for end of day for calming & quieting; effective for self care awareness; bring a large towel or blanket to class.
Gentle Yoga with Elvira
Available on specific Wednesdays:
11/4, 11/11/ & 11/18 All sessions at 4pm
Our yoga sessions are structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Sessions focus on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Various breathing techniques and guided imagery may be used to increase relaxation. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet the comfort level of those practicing.
Guided Imagery with Susan M.
Available on specific Saturdays:
11/7 & 11/21 Both sessions at 4pm
A gentle but powerful technique that focuses and directs the imagination to produce calm and peaceful images in the mind, which helps to create harmony between the mind and body. Guided imagery involves all the senses, the entire body and emotions. This practice allows our guests to tap into their inner strength to cope with everyday stress.
Expressive Writing with Carol
Available on specific Mondays:
11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, & 11/30 All sessions at 2pm
Limited to 6 Guests per session
Expressive Writing uses the act of writing and processing the written word to link feelings to events. Expressive Writing provides a safe and cathartic experience and reduces stress. Writing in this form helps gradually ease feelings of emotional trauma. (Limited to 6 participants).
Guided Meditation with Susan
Available on specific Tuesdays:
11/3, 11/10, & 11/17 All sessions at 3pm
Our certified practitioners provide an opportunity for guests to focus upon a sound, object, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to reduce stress, promote relaxation and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
Cooking with Chef Cathy
Available specific Mondays
11/16 at 4pm
Chef Cathy will share a Mary’s Place by the Sea recipe and walk you through how to make the meal at home. Her recipes are plant-based and include ingredients that nourish the body and soul.
Nutrition with Health Coach Laurie G.
Available on Wednesday:
11/4 at 6pm
Available on specific Fridays:
11/13, & 11/20 All sessions at 11am
Join our Health Coach Laurie to learn health tips and nutritional information to help you navigate your cancer journey. Topics discussed will include tips to help you manage side effects from chemotherapy.
Afternoon Tea with Susan Barrett
Available on specific Thursdays:
11/5, 11/12, & 11/19 All sessions at 3:00pm
A place for women with cancer to connect with each other, make new friends, and engage in fun activities with our House Manager Susan Barrett - just like at Mary's Place.
Christian Prayer Support with Anne
Available on specific Wednesdays:
11/11, & 11/18 All sessions at 2pm
Mary’s Place by the Sea offers Christian prayer as a spiritual activity to reduce emotional stress and worry.
SoulCollage®
Available specific Thursdays:
11/12 & 11/19 All sessions at 2pm
Limited to 6 Guests per session
SoulCollage® is a fun, easy and creative collage process which uses
everyday images, intuition and imagination, to create a card with unique and personal meaning for the maker. A SoulCollage® workshop consists of two parts: making a SoulCollage® card and journaling to discover the cards narrative and meaning. This creative process of visualization and art making is both healing and life-enhancing. No artistic experience is necessary! (Limited to 6 participants). You need a scissor and a glue stick to participate, the rest of the supplies will be mailed to you prior to the session.
Virtual Reiki with Maggie
Available on specific Fridays:
11/6, 11/13 & 11/20 All sessions at 3pm
Limited to 12 Guests per session
Provides a gentle, noninvasive, therapy that is deeply relaxing. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method that treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. Beneficial effects include relaxation, balance, and feelings of peace, and well-being.
Virtual Reiki with Cathy
Available on specific Thursdays:
11/5, 11/12, & 11/19 All sessions at 4pm
Limited to 12 Guests per session
Provides a gentle, noninvasive, therapy that is deeply relaxing. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method that treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. Beneficial effects include relaxation, balance, and feelings of peace, and well-being.
Physical Therapy Information for Breast Cancer Survivors
Thursday 11/12 at 6pm
Please join women who are currently going through, or have gone through, the breast cancer journey. In this safe space, a team of physical therapists will discuss rehabilitation for a number of post-treatment and post-surgery conditions.
