Published on February 14, 2023

A Day Of Yoga To Benefit The Foundation Of FirstHealth Cancer Care Fund

PINEHURST – FirstHealth will host a Day of Yoga on Saturday, March 4 to benefit the Cancer CARE Fund. The event will be held in the Shadowlawn Room at the Clara McLean House at 20 FirstVillage Drive in Pinehurst from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

All proceeds will go to the Foundation of FirstHealth Cancer CARE Fund, which provides support for cancer patients through medication assistance, transportation, wigs and prostheses and other direct patient care needs.

Suggested donations include $10 for a single yoga class; $25 for three; $40 for five; or $50 for all six classes.

Participants can join for a single class, a half-day or a full-day yoga immersion:

8 - 9:15 a.m.: Power (Slow Flow) Yoga
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.: Gentle Yoga Flow
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.: Body Flow Stretch
12:30 - 1:45 p.m.: Yin Yoga
2 - 3:15 p.m.: Adaptative Flow Yoga & Sound Bath
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.: Meditative Yoga

Individuals of all fitness levels are encouraged to attend. The day is scheduled to flow from active, strengthening classes in the morning to slower, meditative classes in the afternoon. Light snacks will be provided during breaks and attendees will have time to socialize or visit the healing garden located at the Clara McLean House.

Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat, towel and any preferred props, such as yoga blocks. To register, please contact Lindsey Simmons at (910) 715-4225 or lsimmons@firsthealth.org.