Jun 03 2009
Fitness center offers free yoga classes for cancer patients
In an effort to help women battling or recovering from cancer, Hollywood’s Lady of America Fitness Center is offering free Yoga classes to cancer patients and survivors.
Carol Berkson, co-owner of the fitness center with Judy Scott, said exercise benefits women undergoing cancer treatment through helping them cope with insomnia, fatigue and other effects of treatment, and benefits survivors through helping them rebound from their illnesses.
“Exercise for cancer patients is a great outlet,” Berkson said. “For one hour a day, they’re not focusing on cancer.”
Personally knowing people who battled cancer motivated the two owners to begin this program. They know how much exercise benefits all individuals.
“I hope they feel healthier after taking the classes,” Berkson said. “Unfortunately there is so much cancer around, and we just feel that the benefits of exercise are so important.”
Berkson said she and Scott wanted to give back to the community and people personally affected by cancer. These classes provided the opportunity to do it. The owners ensure that potential participants will love the classes.
People interested in taking the classes may participate in two classes a week for two months. Berkson and Scott offer five, one-hour classes a week: Mondays at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m.
Anyone interested in scheduling her first appointment should call 954-966-5239. The fitness center is located at 5361 Sheridan St.
Source - hollywoodgazette.com
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