Exploring the difference of a ‘traditional’ Yoga Teacher and Oncology Yoga Teacher?
Most yoga teachers are trained to teach to a diverse, yet general, population, but not to teach to the specific needs of the cancer survivor.
Most yoga teachers are trained to teach to a diverse, yet general, population, but not to teach to the specific needs of the cancer survivor.
Yoga does not just help the body get strong, flexible, and detoxified. It helps our perception of the body and improves self-esteem. Cancer survivors have the same desire as everyone else: to look good!
Yoga can reduce or prevent the risk of cancer by strengthening the immune system, detoxification, building bone, reducing stress and managing weight.
Lymphedema can occur after any cancer or treatment that affects the flow of lymph through the lymph nodes, such as removal of lymph nodes. Yoga and other exercises have been proven to be effective management of initial occurrence and ongoing reduction of side effects.
As my husband watched the NFL yesterday, I became RED from pink-washing. A blatant profiteering from our basic human fear and spreading of false information.
Recently, I was asked if our yoga4cancer classes women only. ‘Good question!’ I responded, and ‘Thanks for asking.’ This gives me the opportunity to clarify my approach and my working policy for our classes. First, a little history is needed. In 2003, I started a yoga class for women breast cancer survivors at OMyoga under the sponsorship …
We love featuring Tari around the world demonstrating yoga poses. Check out some of our favorites over the years!
A letter for a yoga4cancer student about the side effects of cancer and how to manage.
Advice on how to manage back pain during yoga classes due to cancer treatments and impacts.
Tari reviews how simple breathing tools in a CT scan is yoga and will be helpful.