Yoga 

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Yoga certainly has many benefits to help heal the body and calm the mind.

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Some of the benefits include:

Yoga detoxifies the body. A practice with movements, gravity and resistance assists the body to excrete toxins from the body.

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Yoga strengthens the body. Treatments, medication can weaken the body.  Practicing with props, using their body weight will help strengthen muscles and bones.  It can provide the same cardiovascular benefits without the risk to the joints and pain.  The body moves, the heart beats, the blood flows and helps to build a strong heart. 

Increases Range of Motion and Flexibility.

Keeps the spine strong and helps improve posture.

Strengthens the immune system.

Manages weight gain, pain fear and anxiety.

Enhances body image and empowerment and overall send of well being.

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My classes include:

Gentle Yoga

Phoenix Rising Yoga

Oncology Yoga 

Yoga Nidra 

Strength and  Fascial Fitness

Benefits of fitness may: 

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• Lower your risk of getting some types of cancers.

• Lower risk of cancer recurrence.

• Improve cardiovascular (heart) health.

• Control  weight and improves body image. 

• Improve quality of life and mental health.

• Keeps bones, muscles, and joints healthy.

• Improve your ability to do activities of daily living (ADLs). 

• Reduces risk of falling.

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It is important to know what your physical limitations are.  If you have Range of Motion restrictions,  focus on stretching (yoga) until you're ready to work on strengthening.

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Fascial fitness and movements improves flexibility, range of motion in a safe manner.   Movements help the fascia (connective tissue) remain healthy and pliable.  It also helps the body move its lymphatic fluid to assist with flushing out toxins from the body.  This improves the immune system. 

Breathwork and Meditation 

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There are several useful breathing practices that will help ease the mind and body.

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Anxiety, depression, insomnia are common side effects.

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By practicing mindful breathing,  it assists the nervous system to relax and bring about a sense of calmness.

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Mindful breathing using the diaphragm, can assist the lymph fluid to move throughout the body and can reduce the possibility of lymphedema. 

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Meditation also helps to calm and ease the mind.  It does not have to be a complicated practice. 

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When combined with mindful breathing, one can experience a mind-body connection. 

Tai Chi and Women's Qi Gong

Tai Chi and Qigong are both mind-body practices that are beneficial for cancer patients and survivors.

Tai Chi involves a series of slow, easy, flowing movements patterned after martial arts movements but involving physical and life balance concepts.

Qigong also uses slow easy movements that are highly connected to breath, body and mindful intentions.

Both improve balance, strength, flexibility and mindful living. Join this class for an introduction to both practices.

Weekly Class Schedule 

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Stay tuned !

All classes will be held on zoom.  Will need a zoom link to participate. 

Phoenix Rising: 

8 Week

Cancer Wellness

Program

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Contact Ann about program registration and cost

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Rebirth. Renewal.

Regain your life back. 

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This Wellness Program was specially created to improve your strength, stamina, endurance, immune system and overall sense of well being.

Classes offered inthe program:

• Fitness

• Yoga

• Tai Chi & Qi Gong

• Breathwork & Meditation

• Relaxation & Self Care

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A true Mind-Body Connection to improve your immune system and reduce your chances of recurrence.  

You've been to hell and back. It's time to regain control of your life and live your life to its fullest. 

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