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Yoga for cancer : a guide to managing side effects, boosting immunity, and improving recovery for cancer survivors
Title:
Yoga for cancer : a guide to managing side effects, boosting immunity, and improving recovery for cancer survivors
ISBN:
9781620552728
Physical Description:
xix, 302 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Contents:
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.
Summary:
Using yoga to manage the challenges of cancer and its treatment. --
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