LEWISTON – “Body-Mind Balance,” a free program offered by the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine Medical Center, will be presented on Tuesday, March 17.

The program, which is open to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers, will explore how it is possible to transform reactions, improve health and embrace peacefulness while under pressure.

Central Maine Medical Center wellness educator Marcy Covey will demonstrate relaxation breathing, simple yoga and tai chi and offer tips on how to change attitudes.

Covey is a wellness instructor at the CMMC Wellness Center, where she teaches yoga and Fit ‘n Fun exercise classes for seniors. She also assists with the Wellness for Life program for cancer patients and survivors, teaching yoga and other wellness modalities.

The presentation will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Conference Room I on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building. Preregistration is required; call 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR.