Adapting Yoga for People Living with Cancer

This guidebook provides physical poses and breathing exercises for people with cancer, along with meditation and relaxation techniques and an overview of living with cancer. It emphasizes the importance of physical space and demonstrates the skills required to hold a safe place for those with life-threatening illnesses.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 176 pages
\n Publication date: 21 April 2021
\n Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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This comprehensive guidebook provides invaluable insights and practical strategies for individuals with cancer, offering guidance on adapting physical poses and breathing exercises to enhance their well-being during treatment. In addition to offering an essential overview of living with cancer, treatments, and side effects, the book emphasizes the importance of physical space and showcases the personal and professional skills required to create a safe and supportive environment for those facing life-threatening illnesses.

The scope of practice, boundaries, and appropriate language are among the critical topics addressed in Adapting Yoga for People Living with Cancer. This book is a must-read for yoga teachers who aspire to offer cancer-inclusive classes, as it offers a comprehensive framework for designing and delivering safe and effective yoga programs to this vulnerable population.

By incorporating the principles outlined in this guidebook, yoga teachers can provide individuals with cancer with the tools they need to manage their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and foster a sense of resilience and hope. Whether they are practicing yoga as a means of self-care or as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their well-being during cancer.

\n Weight: 268g\n
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781787756502\n \n