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This page offers resources of possible interest on the topic of yoga for cancer patients and survivors. Many of these resources appear to have been developed in isolation and it is hoped that this resource partly helps brings such efforts to a broader community. Also, especially with increased availability of teacher training, many classes for this specific need are offered independently at organizations that serve people in treatment for or recovering from cancer. Please email suggestions, changes, additions, edits, etc. to information@ARedLotus.org.
DISCLAIMER: Inclusion in this resource list does not imply endorsement by A Red Lotus, indicate a resource's quality, or indicate that any resource will be appropriate for any individual.
Please note that many yoga therapy and therapeutic yoga teacher training programs also include training to work with cancer patients and survivors.
- The Libby Ross Breast Cancer Foundation
This foundation not only funds yoga classes and workshops at OM Yoga in NYC, they also offer Three Day Yoga Retreats for survivors of breast cancer and other women's cancer. Survivors from all over the United States traveling to experience a weekend of yoga, meditation, well informed speakers, great food, pampering and accommodations as well as the hospitality of a supportive community.
- TeraMundi World Wellness
TeraMundi World Wellness is a not-for-profit organization founded by Joseph & Lillian LePage in an effort to get therapeutic yoga to underserved populations. TeraMundi grants funds to certified yoga instructors for specific programs and populations, but also provides expertise in setting up and implementation of these programs. Among other programs, TeraMundi has funded Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors programs.
- Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program
Donna Karan and Urban Zen Foundation partnered with Beth Israel Medical Center to create opportunities for research on integrative therapies and to develop a program that enhances the care of cancer patients. The goal of this program is to create an healing environment that is built around a menu of complementary healing therapies. It includes yoga therapists to provide bedside yoga instruction and care for patients, as well as to provide support and offer instruction for family members, care providers and hospital staff. The Urban Zen program also trains practitioners to prepare them to offer integrative care.
- Yoga Bear
Yoga Bear is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing cancer survivors with more opportunities for wellness and healing through the practice of yoga. Their Share A Mat program is intended as a way for cancer survivors to begin a yoga practice in their community. Free passes to yoga studios range from 10 weeks to six months and are meant to introduce participants to the practice of yoga. They work with more 150 studios nationwide. Yoga Bear participants are men and women, 2 months to 10 years out of treatment. They are looking to practice yoga to complement their healing and wellness routine. Their web site also has a forum for questions and community discussions, information for yoga teachers, and other resources.
- Yoga Unites for Living Beyond Breast Cancer
This is an annual fundraising event including yoga and more.
Please also see restorative yoga, gentle yoga, yin yoga, and chair yoga resources.
- Carr, Kris; Crazy Sexy Cancer DVD; 2008. (Purchase via Amazon.com)
- Donohue, Deborah; Restorative Yoga Practice; 2008. (Purchase via Amazon.com
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- Felder, Lynn; Gentle Yoga for Cancer Patients: Reconnecting Body, Mind and Spirit.
- Finding Your Way.
- Hately-Aldous, Susi; Yoga for Cancer Survivors 4 DVD Set.
- Hopkins, Denise; Yoga for Cancer
- Kittrell, Camille; exclusive yoga: gentle yoga for recovery and beyond ; 2007.
- Myers, Esther; Gentle Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors.
- Rosen, Susan; Yoga and the Gentle Art of Healing: A Journey of Recovery After Breast Cancer; 2002. (Purchase via Amazon.com)
- Savi-Cannon, Jackie; Restoring The Spirit.
- Yoga & Cancer.
- Yoga for Cancer; Swami Vivekananda Yoga Therapy and Research Foundation.
Please also see restorative yoga, gentle yoga, yin yoga, and chair yoga resources.
- Clampett, Cheri & Mithoefer, Biff; The Therapeutic Yoga Kit; 2009. (Purchase via Amazon.com)
- Devi, Nischala Joy; The Healing Path of Yoga: Time-Honored Wisdom and Scientifically Proven Methods That Alleviate Stress, Open Your Heart, and Enrich Your Life; 2000. (Purchase via Amazon.com)
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- Dworkis, Sam; Recovery Yoga: A Practical Guide for Chronically Ill, Injured, and Post-Operative People; 1997. (Excerpts and additional information and resources, including a new online book, are available via the author's web site.) (Purchase via Amazon.com)
- Holtby, Lisa; Healing Yoga for People Living with Cancer; 2004. (Purchase via Amazon.com)
- Hota, Bijoyalaxmi; Yoga For Cancer: Esoteric, Yogic & Dietary Remedies; 2009. (Purchase via Amazon.com)
- Lasater, Judith Hanson; Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times; 1995. (Purchase via Amazon.com)
- McCall, Timothy; Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing; 2007. (Purchase via Amazon.com)
- McGonigal, Kelly; Yoga for Pain Relief: Simple Practices to Calm Your Mind & Heal Your Chronic Pain; 2009. (Purchase via Amazon.com)
- Wentworth, Julie; Love & Light: Yoga for Cancer HIV/AIDS & Other Illnesses; 2003. (Purchase via Amazon.com)
Please also see restorative yoga, gentle yoga, yin yoga, and chair yoga resources.
- Alleyne; Richard; Yoga cuts depression by half in women with breast cancer; Telegraph; 2/25/2009 (based on article in article in Psycho-Oncology).
- Boucher, Sandy; Yoga for Cancer; Yoga Journal (online).
- Cohen, Susan; Diagnosis: Brain Tumor; Yoga Journal (online).
- Dunn, Samantha; Diagnosis: Pancreatic Cancer; Yoga Journal (online).
- Griffin, Katherine; Healing Refuge; Yoga Journal (online).
- Harding; Anne; Yoga can give women with breast cancer a boost; Reuters Health; 10/15/2007 (based on article in Journal of Clinical Oncology, October 1, 2007).
- Hartocollis, Anemona.; In One Section of Beth Israel Hospital, Some Patients Are Saying 'Om,' Not 'Ah'; The New York Times; 10/29/2008.
- Hendry, Joene; Exercise boosts well-being after breast cancer; Reuters Health; 10/1/2009 (based on article in American Journal of Epidemiology, October 1, 2009).
- Internicola; Dorene; Yoga helps cancer survivors breathe easier; Reuter Life!; 9/21/2009.
- Krucoff, Carol; Facing Cancer with Courage; Yoga Journal (online).
- Lee, Carol E.; Physical Culture; Chronically Ill Patients Turn to Yoga for Relief; The New York Times; 12/15/2005.
- Nett, Jaki; Poses for Breast Cancer Survivors; Yoga Journal (online).
- Rauscher, Megan; Yoga gives immune boost to breast cancer survivors; Reuters Health; 5/1/2007 (based on research reported at an American Physiological Society meeting).
- Steenhuysen, Julie; Exercise, yoga give breast cancer patients a lift; Reuters; 9/5/2007 (based on articles in Journal of Clinical Oncology).
- Stewardson, Michelle; Calm Cure; Yoga Journal (online).
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