Questions:

How are these classes different from your 'usual' cancer care classes?

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These classes are private, small and intimate. This program is part of Sky Yoga and Fitness and not sponsored or affiliated by any cancer organizations or hospitals.   The weekly classes are free for those who are members of the Phoenix Rising Cancer Wellness Program.  For those diagnosed with cancer and wish to 'drop in' there is a $10 fee per class.  Must be approved to attend in advance. 

 

There are many formats that I do not have the opportunity to offer in my public classes. I'm very excited to share my practices with you. 

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This is an excellent way to work with me in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

 

If you can attend the 'live' sessions, there will be additional time to share your class experience and ask questions.  Get to know your other members in your class.  It builds a strong sense of caring community in a relaxed environment. 

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Will the classes be recorded on Zoom?

Yes. Members will have access to the private Phoenix Rising video library.  This is great if you are not able to join the classes 'live' - due to time zone differences, schedules or how you're feeling.   

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Current Classes Offered On Zoom: 

Oncology Yoga and Oncology Qi Gong

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Each class will be carefully sequenced to bring  movement, circulation and energy into your body.  Increase vitality and improve your immune system.

Reduce stress and tension with slow, gentle movements.

Breathwork and meditation. 

Strengthen your body,  increase flexibility, mobility and improve balance. 

You will experience a feeling sense of safety and well being in the classes.  Exploring different ways to stimulate the vagus nerve (polyvagal theory) to assist in relaxing your nervous system. 

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Previous experience with yoga, qi gong, breathwork or meditation not required.

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Future classes will include fitness and improving bone health.

 

All Levels Are Welcome 

Come as you are.  I'll meet you there. 

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Oncology Yoga:​

​​Focusing  On:

• Increasing strength, endurance and stamina.

• Reducing the short and long term side effects of treatments and medications. (nausea, insomnia, constipation, anxiety, depression, lymphedema, etc.) 

• Regaining ROM (range of motion) in your joints with gentle therapeutic movements.  This is important if you've had surgeries.

• Allowing your body to move slowly in a manner that feels 'just right' for you.  

• The classes will mostly be considered as 'gentle.'  There will be classes that will focus on building strength. 

 

Other Yoga Classes Offered:

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• Yoga Nidra:  "Yogic Sleep."  Allows  your nervous system, mind and body the chance to rest, relax and renew. 

• Phoenix Rising Yoga:  Working with themes such as 'acceptance,'  'truth,' to drop into your mind and body. The poses can be very introspective- just like a moving meditation.

• Somatic Self-Care:  Yoga Therapy working on strength, flexibility and mobility with yoga movements. 

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Oncology Qi Gong:

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Come join me and let's "Play Qi Gong"

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Some of the sequences will include:

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• Swimming Dragon

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• Radiant Lotus Women's Qi Gong~ Flying Phoenix 

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• 5 Elements Flow~ My all time favorite

  This is an amazing flow that includes the 5 Elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth) that incorporates particular movements for each element. I may focus on one Element in a class.  Included in the classes will be practicing the Chinese healing sounds for the elements. 

Qi Gong offers a gentle way to:

• Reduce stress and tension in your mind and body. 

•  Gently move your own energy ('Qi') in your body, see first hand how self healing can occur. 

• Very effortless and accessible to everyone. 

• While the classes are practiced standing (to strengthen your legs, improve balance), you are always welcome to practice seated. 

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