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Oncology Yoga Teacher Training Program

Upcoming Sessions: November 16th & 17th, 2024 and December 7th & 8th, 2024

Restorative Yoga for Breast Cancer Recovery: Gentle Flowing Yoga for Breast Health, Breast Cancer Related Fatigue & Lymphedema Management

with Angela Strynkowski, E-RYT 500, YACEP

Restorative Yoga for Breast Cancer Recovery is a restorative yoga therapy practice for breast health, lymphedema management and breast cancer recovery. This system of Yoga utilizes wide variety of restorative yoga poses supported by a variety of yoga props.

Awareness of the breath is integralto assist the mind as well as the muscles to “let go” and relax, allowing the healing process to begin. Restorative Yoga Flow poses are done in a relaxed, reclining, seated, twisting and standing positions.

Restorative Yoga for Breast Cancer Recovery is a great beginning for building a practice to regain strength and flexibility, as well as aiding in lymphedema management. This Yoga Teacher Training and practice outlines a variety of easy to learn restorative yoga poses which can emotionally and physically improve the recovery process from breast cancer surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy treatments. This practice is also invaluable in maintaining breast health and reducing cancer related fatigue (CRF).

If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, is in treatment or in recovery, this program is the perfect place to start your recovery. Discover how a consistent practice of Restorative Yoga with an emphasis on breast health can provide inner peace and healing for your mind, body and spirit. 

What’s Included

  • Professional Instructors Manual
  • Breast Cancer Anatomy
  • Breast Cancer Physiology
  • Breast Cancer Specific Asanas
  • Health & Fitness Assessments
  • Breast Cancer Nutrition

What You Will Learn

The goal of this teacher training program is grounded in method and technique. In a fun and supportive wayyou can discover the power of joy available to everyone who faces a cancer diagnosis.

  • The connection with the breath and movement, and the feeling of flow in this practice.
  • New problem-solving skills, giving you the ability to think in different ways to tackle challenging situations creatively.
  • How to instill a feeling of safety. No one wants to regret doing yoga and feeling worse the next day because they went too far.
  • Personal empowerment to break through fears and limiting beliefs.
  • A personalized yoga practice; exploring how to offer each student a personal and beneficial yoga experience, creating an intuitive method of healing.
  • How to craft a practice to enable each student to move their practice forward in a sustainable manner.
  • How to tap into your powers of intuition so that you may discover the steps to your path to healing from cancer with joy in your heart.

Who Is This For?

This Teacher Training is appropriate for Certified Yoga teachers, massage therapists, physical therapists, and breast cancer warriors. It is open to anyone who has the desire to learn a safe and effective practice to share with those dealing with breast cancer and the variety of treatments that go along with recovery.

When Will We Meet?

  • NOVEMBER 16th & 17th / DECEMBER 7th & 8th
  • DAYS/TIMES:
    Saturday, Nov 16th: 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    Sunday, Nov 17th: 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday, Dec 7th: 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    Sunday, Dec 8th: 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • 24 Contact Hours, 8 non-contact hours (Homework: reading assignments, writing assignments and class presentation preparation)
  • INSTRUCTOR: Angela Strynkowski, E-RYT 500, YACEP
  • LOCATION: Yajamahe Yoga & Sacred Sound Sanctuary
    413 Fort Salonga Rd, 2nd Floor, Northport, New York 11768
  • PHONE: (631) 402-3008
  • Tuition:
    $840.00 - Includes manual and deposit*
    $84.00 - Non-refundable deposit to hold your spot.
    *Not included: additional required reading, meals, accommodations if traveling from out of town.