a guide to managing side effects, boosting immunity, and improving recovery for cancer survivors /
Tari Prinster
xix, 302 pages :
illustrations ;
26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-294) and index
A wellness plan for survival -- Understanding cancer and the benefits of yoga. My story ; The science of cancer and yoga ; Applying the science for recovery and prevention -- How to build your own yoga practice. The y4c (yoga for cancer) methodology ; Preparing for your practice ; Creating your yoga practice and learning the poses ; Sample practices for varying stages of your treatment and recovery ; Poses to target common side effects -- Cancer steals your breath, yoga gives it back -- Resources for survivors, teachers, and caretakers
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"Using yoga to manage the challenges of cancer and its treatment" --
For those faced with a cancer diagnosis, yoga offers a way to regain control of your body and take an active part in your recovery and long-term health. Prinster, a yoga teacher and cancer survivor, presents traditional yoga poses that are adapted for all levels of ability and cancer challenges. She explores how yoga can be used to strengthen the immune system, rebuild bone density, reduce pain, and help the body repair damage