Facilitator: Dr Chandrika Gibson, Yoga Therapist
External Provider: Surya Health
Suitable for: People living with metastatic breast cancer, newly diagnosed and in treatment.
Duration: 1 hour per class
Venue: Online via zoom
Equipment: You will need en internet-connected device with camera and audio functionality. A quiet space at nome were you can set up your yoga mat, yoga block, bolster, blanket and eye pillow.
Maximum participants: 10
When: Start anytime
Choose from different styles of yoga at the following times:
Monday 7pm Gentle Yoga – Start slowly and limber every joint in your body before moving through standing and seated sequences designed to improve strength, stability and balance. Ample relaxation and breathing included in this welcoming class.
Tuesday 6:30pm Yin Yoga – A mellow, meditative style of yoga where shapes are held for up to 5 minutes. No weight-bearing and ideal when feeling fatigued. Light a candle. gather your props and get cosy.
Wednesday 7pm Gentle Hatha – A non-flowing class with time to explore alignment and build strength and mobility gradually. Ideal for recovering after treatment and for days when you feel all the aches and pains too.
Thursday 9:30am slow flow vinyasa – The most active class on offer which includes weight bearing on arms as part of Towing sequences where each shape is held for around 5 breaths. Options are offered so you can adapt this class to suit yourself, however a moderate level of fitness will make this more enjoyable.
