Our goal is to help yoga instructors integrate knowledge gained from modern medicine’s evidence-based science with the ancient wisdom, experience and tradition of Yogic teachings. Areas we will cover include:
- How to safely and effectively teach yoga to people living with cancer
- Overview of the diagnosis, symptoms, treatments, side‐effects, and prognosis of common cancers
- Evidence‐based modules for cancer‐related symptoms
- Tailoring asana and pranayama to specific symptoms
- Principles of Mindful Yoga
- Context of yogic principles for people from various faith traditions
- Effective and clear ways of presenting models of stress
- Appropriate guidance for working with the mind
- Partnering with the medical community
- Introduction to group facilitation skills
