A Non-Profit Organization Serving the Boston MetroWest Community
Breast Cancer Yoga
May 19-20
Breast Cancer Yoga will cover the Anatomy (structure and function) of the breast and a physiology overview of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). You will learn the different types of breast cancer, stages, and treatments including surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone treatments, reconstruction surgeries, and drug treatments. Special attention will be given to the varied symptoms of breast cancer and breast cancer recovery, including the emotional and physical impacts.
The workshop includes practicing flowing restorative poses that stimulate and circulate lymph fluid and blood flow to the entire upper body and chest region. Therapeutic application of proper prop alignments will be illustrated. Teacher trainees will be encouraged to explore therapeutic applications of possible prop usage.
Who should attend: Caregivers, nurses, breast cancer survivors, breast cancer navigators, yoga teachers, and those registered in the 200 Hour Basics or 500 Hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training. A Certificate of Completion will be offered if entire workshop is attended, and if the teacher trainee demonstrates proficiency.
This workshop is open to the public. All are welcome to attend one or entire weekend program. Yoga teacher’s will receive CEUs from Yoga Alliance CEUs.
Fees: $160 for entire weekend; $90 one day
Instructor: Diana Ross is the Founder of Breast Cancer Yoga, TriYoga teacher for 17 years, E-RYT 500, and Yoga Therapist. Diana specializes in restorative yoga flow and breast cancer yoga classes. Her playful and open manner allows her students to be accepting of where they are both physically, and emotionally. One of her favorite things to teach is “conscious breathing combined with flowing poses.” It is here she believes that the true journey begins in repairing, restoring or maintaining good health, especially for women in recovery.
Diana can be heard on many radio talk shows for women, and featured in many breast cancer survivor blogs. Published author on Healthy and Hopeful Lifestyle E-book series, a recording artist on instructional CD and DVD series.