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    5Rhythms Dance | back to top
    Practicing 5Rhythms is movement medicine, a profound, delightful meditation that celebrates the body temple, puts it in motion, stills the mind and frees our creative spirit. There are no steps to follow, no choreography to learn, no way to do it wrong... Read more about 5Rhythms Dance (opens in a new window)

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    Dance Movement Therapy | back to top
    Free Dance Movement Therapy class for patients and survivors of cancer, sponsored by Sutter Cancer Center and Sutter Center for Integrative Health. This twelve-week program will use dance movement therapy as a means to enhance the healing process and build a supportive community.

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    Exploring and Healing Shadow Issues | back to top
    Group explores collective and individual "shadow" issues through the use of dream work, the Enneagram, Byron Katie's "the Work," journaling, and other techniques, in order to bring to light and potentially heal un-owned parts of oneself.

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    Journey Into Healing | back to top

    Five week Group Medical Appointment offered to our patients with cancer and their loved ones who wish to learn more about healthy nutrition for cancer recovery, appropriate supplements, mind-body interventions, and spiritual approaches to assist with healing.

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    Letting Go: Roll & Relax Into Release | back to top

    Be your own best bodyworker: Back problems, hip tightness, recurring foot issues, neck injuries, shoulder restrictions. The list goes on! Injuries or stiffness create paralyzing inertia. Vulnerability and fear keep us away from the very movement medicine we need. Read more about Roll & Relax Into Release (opens in a new window)

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    Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) | back to top

    These classes are designed to develop tools useful in calming the mind and body through meditation and basic yoga techniques. Mindfulness is moment-to-moment nonjudgmental awareness which has been shown to be effective in addressing many stress-related conditions as well as various forms of chronic pain.

    The first class is an orientation class that is free to the general public (it is mandatory for class participants). Classes are two hours in length and consist of training in meditation, gentle yoga and relaxation. There are periods of experiential practice, lecture and discussion. No physician referral is necessary. Visit our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction page for more information.

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    Nutritional Tips for Cancer Patients | back to top
    Help manage common side-effects of Cancer therapy.

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    Qigong for Healthy Blood Pressure | back to top
    Western Science has shown that Qigong lowers blood pressure. This class features simple, gentle Chinese health exercises designed to reduce hypertension. Learn how Chinese medicine understands hypertension and practice self-massage on acupuncture points used by Chinese medicine practitioners to lower blood pressure.

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    Relationship Skills Group | back to top
    This therapy group is for adult men and women who want to experience deeper and more fulfilling relationships. You will explore new ways of authentically relating from your heart as you deepen your capacity for trust and intimacy with self and others.

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    Sacramento Valley Awakening to Spirit Group | back to top
    This is a meditation and spiritual exploration group for those interested in being a part of a soul-connected community. Meditation, spiritual talks with guest speakers, creative approaches to exploring connection with "spirit/source" included. You are probably a fit for the group if you are drawn to the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, Byron Katie, Pema Chodron, and other Eastern-oriented spiritual teachers and mystics.

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    Weight Management | back to top
    Join this highly effective group medical appointment focused on empowering individuals to creating lifestyle changes that will help them achieve their ideal body weight... Read more about Weight Management.

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    Yang Yin Yoga, Yoga 101 | back to top
    Tired of hurting yourself in yoga? Experience this rehab-oriented yoga that taps into the wisdom of 38 years of clinical physical therapy practice. Yoga 101 classes are foundational fill-in-the-gaps classes fully integrating the skills needed for a safe and successful yoga experience.... Read more about Yang Yin Yoga (opens in a new window)

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