Meditation and Guided Imagery for People with Cancer and Caregivers

Meditation and imagery may be used for a variety of beneficial purposes, including:

• Reducing stress and anxiety
• Promoting a sense of calm
• Facilitating the healing process
• Assisting with emotional balancing
• Gaining self-awareness and personal insight
• Learning to work with what is
• Developing intuition and inner guidance
• Unlocking creativity
• Deepening concentration

This class is open to both beginners and experienced meditators. UCSF and non-UCSF patients are welcome.

This class is one of a series of free classes offered to anyone living with cancer. The Living with Cancer series is co-sponsored by the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and the UCSF Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center. For more information about these classes, which include, dance, restorative movement, core strengthening, and yoga, visit Living with Cancer Classes and Support Groups

Fee: Free

2018 Dates: Every Monday, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Location: 1545 Divisadero Street, San Francisco

Registration: Drop in; no pre-registration needed.

Contact: Call the UCSF Cancer Resource Center at (415) 885-3693.

Should you need accommodation in order to apply to or participate in a program offered by the Osher Center, please contact the Osher Clinic education coordinator at [email protected] or (415) 353-7718

Guided Meditation Resources:

• Guided Meditations to Help with Anxiety & Panic
• A Guided Meditation for Healthful Sleep
• A Meditation to Support Your Recovery From Alcohol & Other Drugs