Yoga for Cancer

Using yoga to manage the challenges of cancer and its treatment.

Foreword by Cyndi Lee

Foreword by Robyn Frankel-Tiger, M.D.

Preface

Introduction A Wellness Plan for Survival

Part 1
Understanding Cancer and the Benefits of Yoga

1 My Story

2 The Science of Cancer and Yoga

3 Applying the Science for Recovery and Prevention

Part 2
How to Build Your Own Yoga Practice

4 The y4c (yoga4cancer) Methodology

5 Preparing for Your Practice

6 Creating Your Yoga Practice and
Learning the Poses
Starting Your Practice
Taking Your Seat
Finding Dynamic Stillness
Taking Time to Breathe
A Moment of Meditation
Getting Warmed Up
Starting to Move with Your Breath
Arm Vinyasas
Seated Hip and Spine Warm-Ups
Warm-Ups on Your Back--Supine Vinyasas
Warm-Ups on Hands and Knees
Belly-Down Poses--Prone Vinyasas
Getting Up and Down
Building Strength, Bones, and Balance
Standing Poses
Sun Salutations
Warrior Poses
Balancing Acts
Rest and Restore
Restorative Poses
Savasana/Sunset Pose

7 Sample Practices for Varying Stages of Your Treatment and Recovery
In Treatment--30 Minutes
In Recovery--30 Minutes
Maintaining the New Normal--30 Minutes
Gaining Strength--30 Minutes
In Treatment--60 Minutes
In Recovery--60 Minutes
Maintaining the New Normal--60 Minutes
Gaining Strength--60 Minutes
Gaining Strength--90 Minutes

8 Poses to Target Common Side Effects
Lymphedema
Bone Loss
Weight Gain
Range of Motion/Scar Tissue--Upper Body
Range of Motion/Scar Tissue--Lower Body
Anxiety/Insomnia
Constipation/Bloating/Abdominal Obstruction
Detoxification
Neuropathy
Incontinence

Conclusion Cancer Steals Your Breath, Yoga Gives It Back

Resources for Survivors, Teachers, and Caretakers

Notes

Bibliography

Index