CLAN Cancer Support

Delivered by a specially trained yoga therapy exercise instructor, the class will focus on gentle physical exercise to help cancer patients prepare for and recover from surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

The hour-long class is free of charge and suitable for anyone undergoing a cancer journey, along with those who are supporting anyone through a diagnosis.

Participants are welcome to stay at the centre for tea, coffee and peer support afterwards.

The class will launch on Monday, February 23 at 10.30am and run for a six-week block with participants asked to register to attend.

The charity plans to repeat the class later in the year if uptake is good.

Julie Ferguson, Moray area services coordinator, said: “Looking after your physical and mental wellbeing is key if you’re going through a cancer journey and our new gentle yoga class aims to increase overall fitness while supporting those with injuries and limitations.

“It’s our hope this class will help more local people impacted by a cancer diagnosis find ways of becoming more active in a way that feels good for them, while nurturing peer groups and friendships along the way.”

Clan Cancer Support provides free physical and emotional support to anyone impacted by cancer, with services including emotional support and counselling, NHS aligned complementary therapies, children and family services and a dedicated hospital transport service.

Clan’s Elgin centre is based at 227 High Street and is open from Monday to Friday from 10am – 4pm.

The charity also operates additional outreaches at Fleming Hospital Health Services Hub, Aberlour; Moray Coast Medical Practice, Lossiemouth and the Masonic Lodge in Forres.

Participants are asked to confirm their attendance for the class by emailing [email protected] or calling 01343 544132.

For more information about Clan please visit: www.clancancersupport.org