Gentle Yoga Therapy offers a supportive, therapeutic space to reconnect with your body through mindful movement, breath, and rest. This class is designed to meet you where you are, providing a calm and compassionate environment that supports healing, resilience, and overall well-being.

Each session includes slow, intentional movements and breathing practices guided with care and adaptability. Emphasis is placed on safety, comfort, and choice, making the practice accessible and appropriate for individuals during treatment and into survivorship. Classes conclude with a deeply restorative relaxation practice to support nervous system regulation, healing, and renewed vitality.

Through regular participation, Gentle Yoga Therapy may support:

• Relief from treatment-related side effects such as fatigue, neuropathy, and lymphedema
• Reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms
• Improved mobility, circulation, and body awareness
• Stress management and nervous system regulation
• Rest, relaxation, and a greater sense of ease in the body

Instructor: Tina Walter, C-IAYT, Oncology Yoga Therapist, Certified Health Coach, experienced in working with individuals in treatment and survivorship. Instruction is trauma-informed, compassionate, and tailored to support each participant’s unique needs.

Who This Class Is For
Gentle Yoga Therapy is open to individuals who are seeking a safe, supportive movement practice. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Modifications are always offered to support comfort and accessibility.

Cost: Sliding Scale Fee
Per Class: $5 Community Care, $10 Sustainer, $15 Supporter
Per 5-Class Pack: $22 Community Care ($4.40/class), $45 Sustainer ($9/class), $70 Supporter ($14/class)

Class Location: Mind-Body Spirit Wellness Studio located in the Osher Wellness Suite on the 5^th Floor of the Blood Cancer Healing Center (3232 Healing Way, Cincinnati, OH 45229) with free, on-site parking available in the attached garage. If entering from the parking garage, enter on Level 1, head straight back past the registration desk to the elevators (on your left). Take the elevators to level 5. Once off the elevators, enter through the double doors and head to the Wellness Studio located to the left, directly behind the Healing Garden.

Bus stop (lines 51, 46, 36) available in front of the building (3229 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati OH 45229). If entering from front of building off of Burnet Ave., head straight past the registration desk and take a left to the elevators (on your left). Take the elevators to level 5. Once off the elevators, enter through the double doors and head to the Wellness Studio located to the left, directly behind the Healing Garden.

What You Need: All props are provided, but feel free to bring your own yoga mat and props if you are more comfortable. Please bring a water bottle.

Support Our Classes: Your generosity helps make these programs possible. Click here to make a gift. To support a specific program or explore additional ways to give to the Osher Center, please contact  Katie.Arce@foundation.uc.edu or 419-348-8437.

Register: register via the Osher Registration System. First time logging in or need assistance? View the Osher Registration System Guide.)