Wellness Programs   

To Life! strives to offer meaningful wellness programs to support the overall emotional and physical well-being of breast cancer patients and survivors. Classes are held virtually and/or in person (as noted) and are free for breast cancer survivors and thrivers, family & caregivers.

2024 Wellness Offerings

Yoga Classes

In person and virtual yoga classes are offered in two locations: Delmar and Saratoga. Instructor Cheryl Barrell (RYT-200) will lead the class for participants of all yoga experience and levels. Cheryl believes in a sustainable yoga practice and leads anatomy informed asana practices that include breath work and meditation. As always check with your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise program.

Bethlehem YMCA - 900 Delaware Avenue, Delmar

Sunday, September 15 and 29 starting at 5:30 pm.

Yoga Mandali - 454 Broadway, 2nd Floor

Sunday, September 8 and 22 starting at 5:30 pm.

To register email tashamarie@tolife.org. A virtual link is available please inquire with registration.

Walk With Intention, Walking Club - Ongoing

To Life! Is walking with intention!  Walk with us as we head to the beaches of Miami, Florida!  We will add up the total miles and hours that we each walk and make our way to Miami. Miami is 1473 miles from Albany. Together we will get there! 

Walking will take place on your own time and we will connect weekly to check in. We will host monthly walks in person around the capital region at various times, to be sure all are included. For more info or to join, email tashamarie@tolife.org. You can join this program continuously through the year.

Amsterdam Walking Program - Ongoing

Carmen Rodriguez, To Life! Breast Educator will be facilitating weekly and hourlong walks out of Amsterdam. Meeting Wednesdays starting at 5:00 pm. To join email Carmen at Carmen.Rodriguez1@nysmha.org to get meeting location and route details. If you are in our walking club, these steps count towards our Miami miles. If you are not in our walking club, read more under "Walk with Intention, Walking Club" posted on this page for more information.

Morning Meditations

Learn the art of mindfulness for a better you. We will sit in stillness and practice gentle breath work and body scans in order to improve our overall health and wellbeing. Hope Club ~1 Penny Lane, Latham

Generally meeting the first Tuesdays of each month from 9:30 am - 10:30 am.

Email Tasha for more information and to confirm schedule - tashamarie@tolife.org

Mindful Art Program

Thursday, September 12 ~ 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Join us for a short meditation and gentle breathwork followed by mindful art with a different project each time.

The 2nd Thursday of each month at Hope Club - 1 Penny Lane, Latham.

RSVP to Tasha tashamarie@tolife.org

Lymphedema Champions Resource Group

Tuesday, September 17 ~ 6:00 pm ~ Hope Club, 1 Penny Lane Latham

A safe space to discuss lymphedema challenges and acquire resources.

For more information email tashamarie@tolife.org or dpleskovic@tolife.org

To Life! Book Club

Next Meeting ~ Tuesday, September 24

Read with us! Book discussions held every 5-6 weeks from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the gallery at 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs.

We are reading 'Three Women' by Lisa Taddeo

Virtual option available. To join email tashamarie@tolife.org.

Learn to Knit

Monday, September 23 ~1:00 - 3:00 pm

To Life! Delmar - 410 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar.

RSVP to Tasha tashamarie@tolife.org or call 518-439-5975.

Learn to Crochet

Thursday, September 26 ~ 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Learn to crochet with us. Any level is welcome to join.

To Life! Delmar - 410 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar.

RSVP to Tasha tashamarie@tolife.org or call 518-439-5975.

Reiki Energy Sessions with Judy Rosch

Certified Reiki practitioner Judy Rosch is offering complimentary virtual Reiki Energy sessions. Reiki can help promote relaxation and healing and can have a rejuvenating and refreshing effect. Judy has a BS in Nursing and worked in the health field since 1970.  Judy also earned certificates as a Brennan Healing Science Practitioner and a Chopra Center Ayurvedic Lifestyle instructor. Judy has been a long time supporter and friend of To Life!  For appointments, please contact Judy directly at judy.rosch@gmail.com.

YANA Yoga

YANA Yoga offers complimentary yoga classes to survivors and thrivers. YANA Yoga is located in Malta at 100 Saratoga Village Blvd., Suite 26.  Email Ellen at ellen@yanayoga.net for more information and to sign up.

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