January 25 & 26
10 am - 1 pm Pacific (CA) time
with Vicky Fox
Via Livestream and Recorded for 30 Days access
$125
‘There are now an estimated 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK, a figure that is projected to rise to 4 million by 2030. Thanks to advances in treatment, people are now living longer with a cancer diagnosis than ever before. [...] This trend is expected to continue’ - MacMillan
This workshop is open to all yoga and movement bodywork teachers and will look at how you can support those impacted by cancer in your classes. As more people live longer with cancer and the side effects of cancer than ever before the support offered is often poor or even non-existent.
This workshop is led by Vicky Fox, author of ‘Yoga For Cancer A-Z of C’( 2022). Vicky has been teaching yoga classes for those impacted by cancer since 2013 and running trainings for teachers since 2022.
This 2 day course will specifically focus on the common side effects of treatment for cancer and how to support students with side effects such as fatigue, nausea, muscle loss, bone loss, peripheral neuropathy and lymphoedema.
Learning outcomes
- What is cancer? An overview of cancer and the types of cancer.
- Cancer Diagnosis and treatment including practicing yoga with picc lines, portacath or a stoma.
- Key side effects and how yoga can help.
Fatigue and nausea are one of the most frequently reported side effect of treatment. Learn some tools to help with the common side effects.
How to build back strength slowly and safely after periods of inactivity. Especially where there is a risk of osteoporosis.
- Opening armpits and groins, how this can help movement of blood, lymph and nerve impulses.
- Digestive discomfort, how can breathing and creating space help support the digestive system.
- How to modify a yoga practice and create a safe and compassionate environment for your students.
This course will not focus specifically on any specific type of cancer but on specific ways teachers, caregivers and medical personnel can use yoga to support those undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis.
If interested, Vicky runs a 40 hour training with yoga alliance professionals for anyone wanting to learn more or to set up specific classes for students impacted by cancer. Visit her website for more information: https://vickyfox-yoga.com/