- Detoxifies the body
- Strengthens the body
- Increases range of motion and flexibility
- Keeps the spine strong
- Strengthens the immune system
- Pain management
- Weight gain
- Helps manage fear and anxiety
Yoga for Cancer
Yoga 4 Cancer
The Yoga 4 Cancer (Y4C) Methodology is now available at Foundation Wellness. It is our sincere mission to provide a warm and safe environment for patients to enjoy, find community, and receive support to ease the side effects of cancer and its treatment, and to improve the quality of their lives. Classes and events are open to anyone with cancer, their caregivers in the community regardless of where they receive care.
While we offer a full schedule of Yoga classes accessible to all, the Y4C method is specifically for those currently in treatment and after. We have a special class called Breath & Balance/Y4C offered Monday and Friday mornings at 10:30am for those specifically focused on healing from the effects of cancer. Additionally, we offer one-on-one training sessions and small group classes to individuals and families. All of our classes provide a healing environment but the Y4C method is different, breath and movement are the core of the program. There is a specific breath practice that supports this program to help cancer patients and survivors manage treatment side effects and cancer recovery.
Director of Foundation Wellness, Stephanie Rife has completed her yoga for cancer certification. In her own words she describes her incredible journey:
“In November I came across a social media post highlighting “Yoga 4 Cancer” Training. I immediately did some research and signed up for training that had just begun.
Within a few days of training, an amazing thing began to happen, cancer patients were coming to classes on their own. I was able to use the knowledge right away.
Yoga 4 Cancer classes follow a specific flow and are designed to support spine health, immunity support and overall wellness.
Oncologists are constantly recommending Yoga to their patients. Some poses/styles of yoga are not ideal for those in treatment. The Y4C methodology is safe and considers potential side effects of treatment.
It is an honor to offer this to survivors and warriors as well as their families.
Join us for a formal class or a private session. We are here to support your healing.”
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Benefits of Yoga for Current Cancer Patients and Survivors Include: