Yoga for Cancer Survivors
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Date: Mar. 20, 2012
Start Time: 6:00 PM
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Yoga has been practiced for centuries to improve one’s physical and emotional health and well-being. Studies have found that cancer patients and survivors who practice yoga have had improvements in their mood, the physical and psychosocial symptoms associated with their cancer, and their overall quality of life.
The class is open to survivors of any type of cancer at any point in their recovery process. It will incorporate gentle yoga poses to gently stretch and strengthen the body and relaxation techniques to calm the mind. Modifications to poses will be made to address individual needs. For participants who may find it difficult to sit on the floor, the poses can be performed sitting on a chair. No yoga experience is necessary and basic equipment is provided (mats, straps and blocks). Please bring two thick blankets and one firm pillow to class. Class size will be limited to 15 to ensure individual attention.
The instructor, Deb Lister, is the director of the Living Yoga Center and has been in the health and wellness field for over 20 years and teaching yoga for 15 years. She is a licensed occupational therapist at Carle and specializes in yoga therapy at the studio.
The cost for the 10-week course is $60 and payable in advance. Pre-registration is required. To register, please call (217) 383-6651 or email Carol Ross at Carol.Ross@carle.com.
Location: Mills Breast Cancer Institute, 3rd floor conference room; 509 W. University Ave., Urbana
Time: 6:00pm-7:15pm
