This class will help you understand what chronic pain is and what you can do to better manage your pain while improving the quality of your life. You will learn about a variety of treatment options and discover things you can do to make a difference in your daily life.

Date: Tuesday August 14th 5:30-7:30pm

Need an accommodation?

We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

Forest bathing, a term coined in Japan for mindfully being present in nature, embraces the fact that nature has a calming, positive effect on our health. Join Registered Maine Guide Ray Reitze in exploring the concept of stillness while visiting a beautiful local treasure and learn techniques to practice at home. The terrain being walked/explored is uneven.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 6, 5-6:30 p.m.

Need an accommodation?

We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

Relax while listening to the soothing sounds of the crystal singing bowls, while being gently guided through a meditation focusing on your energy systems. You will also experience toning, a wonderful take-home tool that can help you maintain a clear energetic body. You will leave feeling balanced, aligned and renewed!

Date: Monday, July 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Need an accommodation?

We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

Join us to learn how daily practice can transform your physical, mental and spiritual health and how to initiate and cultivate your own meditation practice. Please bring a cushion to sit on and a blanket (chairs also will be available if needed) and be prepared to sit outside.

Date: Sunday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.-noon

Need an accommodation?

We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

Join us for a walk around the hospital grounds to discover local plants that have health benefits. A variety of common medicinal plants grow in our gardens, lawns and roadsides, and together we'll learn to identify a few that can promote health and wellness. The terrain being walked/explored may be uneven.

Dates: Tuesday, July, 24 4-6 p.m.

Need an accommodation?

We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

Join us for a walk around the hospital grounds to discover local plants that have health benefits. A variety of common medicinal plants grow in our gardens, lawns and roadsides, and together we'll learn to identify a few that can promote health and wellne

Date: Tuesday, July 31, 4-6 p.m.

Need an accommodation?

We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

Discover five simple actions you can take before surgery to reduce anxiety, decrease pain and shorten recovery time. Leyza will guide you in mind-body techniques shown to enhance the healing process. You will need to get the book's relaxation CD or MP3 prior to surgery. Three book/CD sets are available at the Alfond Center Library or the CD may be purchased at a discount in class. You may also purchase the MP3 at www.HealFaster.com.

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 8, 5:30-7 p.m.

Need an accommodation?

We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

Discover five simple actions you can take before surgery to reduce anxiety, decrease pain and shorten recovery time. Leyza will guide you in mind-body techniques shown to enhance the healing process.
You will need to get the book's relaxation CD or MP3 prior to surgery. Three book/CD sets are available at the Alfond Center Library or the CD may be purchased at a discount in class. You may also purchase the MP3 at www.HealFaster.com. If you chose the CD option, you MUST have a portable CD player.

Date: Wednesday, June 27, 5:30-7 p.m.

Need an accommodation?

We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.