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Recovering From Breast Cancer: A Gentle Sequence

By
Beverly Davis-Baird MA, C-IAYT
image depicts restorative healing and gentle prayer.

One of the most common side effects of undergoing cancer treatment is fatigue. Treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy can sap your energy. Similarly, the emotional upheaval of being diagnosed with cancer and receiving treatment can be draining. Patients often struggle with feelings of anxiety, anger, fear, and depression. Tailoring your yoga practice to accommodate your energy level during breast cancer recovery is a form of self-care during this challenging time. 

Senior Woman Measuring Blood Pressure at home

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Senior hispanic man standing in warrior yoga pose variation practicing in living room alone

Yoga for Heart Health: Research Shows Yoga May Help Atrial Fibrillation

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A variation of Viparita Karani or Legs Up the Wall Pose practiced with a chair

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Senior woman practicing yoga at home, making Alternate Nostril Breathing or nadi shodhana

Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis

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Senior woman practicing advanced yoga Chair Pose Utkatasana at home

Yoga Can Help with Multiple Sclerosis

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Yoga students practicing Warrior II Pose (Virabhadrasana I) to care for and listen to the body

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Woman holding her chest and abdomen.

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woman practicing janu sirsasana yoga pose with block under her forehead

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yoga woman in meditation pose

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Senior man practicing yoga outside looking tranquil in namaste pose

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