Community Wellness
Vitality, strength, balance, clarity, connection, confidence, joy. These are some of the qualities that we cultivate through yoga and massage.
Yoga
Group yoga classes in public and private health care settings are designed to complement patients' programs of medical care, and support and rejuvenate providers during their busy workdays. Kate combines invigorating elements of Iyengar and vinyasa (flow) in her classes, followed by a cool-down of restorative poses. She places emphasis on careful attention to alignment and breath, and the healing power of acceptance and kindness. Classes are taught in English and Spanish, and chanting is integrated into the practice as a tool for harmonizing body, mind, and spirit. New and continuing students are encouraged to attend.
Classes:
Silver Avenue Family Health Center
Community Class
Thursday 2:15 – 3:30pm, free of charge
Potrero Hill Health Center
Community Class
Thursday 4:00 – 5:00pm, free of charge
Kaiser Permanente
Employee Class
Tuesday and Friday 12:30 – 1:30pm
Members Class
Thursday 6:45 – 8:00pm
Massage
Rita DaCascia Wellness Clinic
Massage can help ease severe strain experienced by those who are terminally ill. Kate is the massage therapist at Rita DaCascia's monthly acupuncture and massage clinic, where women with HIV are able to receive the benefit of human connection and mindful touch.