Yoga

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What is Yoga? And What are the benefits of practicing Yoga?

Yoga was developed up to 5,000 years ago in India as a comprehensive system for wellbeing on all levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Today, many millions of people use various aspects of Yoga to help raise their quality of life in such diverse areas as fitness, stress relief, wellness, vitality, mental clarity, healing, peace of mind, and spiritual growth.

Yoga improves fitness, lowers blood pressure, promotes relaxation and self-confidence, and reduces stress and anxiety. People who practice yoga tend to have good coordination, posture, flexibility, range of motion, concentration, sleep habits, and digestion. Yoga is a complementary therapy that has been used with conventional medicine to help treat a wide range of health problems.

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What is Adaptive Yoga Therapy & Mindfulness for Cancer & Chronic Illness and what should you expect from a class?

Participants can expect:

  • Confidentiality in communicating medical and all pertinent information essential for the instructor to know.

  • Welcoming environment that encourages community building.

  • Body awareness and breathing practices.

  • Slow, gentle movements to improve blood flow, range of motion, and flexibility in joints and muscles.

  • Explanation of physiological benefits of the breathing, movement, and meditation.

  • Guided relaxation, imagery, and meditation practices.

*First time participants please contact the front desk to fill out a health intake form 414-384-2673

Possible benefits include:

  • Reducing muscle tension and habituated tension patterns.

  • Promoting self healing and functional improvements.

  • Decreasing anxiety and depression.

  • Improving overall health and feelings of well being.

  • Reducing neuropathy and lymphedema.

  • Improving sleep.

  • Reducing sense of isolation.

Who should attend?

In an effort to create a safe and comfortable environment and experience for students experiencing cancer or chronic illness, classes are open to those in treatment and recovery only. Participants can wear loose, comfortable clothing. You are welcome to participate if:

  • You can move independently.

  • Your needs can be addressed in a group setting.

  • Your surgical incisions are healed.