Yoga Helps Breast Cancer Recovery
By Breast Cancer Yoga
Yoga creates harmony of mind and body. It has become center stage
in the offerings of complementary therapies for breast cancer
recovery. Yoga is now offered in conjunction with other standards
of medical care.
Physically yoga can be an extremely important part of recovery wellness. It helps remove unwanted debris and toxins from the lungs, skin and colon. By moving the body, stretching muscles and breathing deeply the toxins are physically released. This undoubtably helps cleanse the body. Yoga will eliminate ama (toxic residue) from the cells, move the lymph through the lymphatic system, and bring the mind into clarity. This clarity of mind encourages good decisions which then encourages more good decisions.
Emotionally yoga will remove anger, sadness and fear. It will give you a sense of inner strength, balance and mental flexibility. The Autonomic Nervous System becomes balanced especially when synchronizing with the breath and the movement. Resulting in the mind settling down and the body feeling energized.
Make sure you begin with your physicians approval. Find a well qualified yoga teacher. Do what you can; maybe starting with a gentle or restorative yoga practice first.
By: Diana Ross, E-RYT 500
Founder: Breast Cancer Yoga
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Maximize Health and Recovery Through the Breath
By Breast Cancer Yoga
The diaphragmatic breath is
the most calming and therapeutic breath. When constant stress
leads to restriction of connective and muscular tissue in the
chest area; a decrease in ROM (Range of Motion) is experienced.
This decrease is due in part to unconscious shallow breathing.
The chest does not expand as much as it would with slower and
deeper breaths. Deeper diaphragmatic breathing is efficient
because of the greater amounts of oxygen being drawn in the blood
which then flows in the lower lobes of the lungs. Breathe
Consciously. “It is as simple as oxygen helping to
nourish the body, the muscles, and organs which then provides
relief from stress, fear and anxiety. Slow, deep, and relaxed
breaths calm the autonomic nervous system, producing balanced
stable energy. Conscious breathing does improve the body’s
immune function, and lower blood pressure. Make a conscious
decision to start with 5 to 10 minutes a day of deep
breathing.
To learn yoga breathing techniques visit Breast Cancer Yoga and download our “Breast Cancer Yoga Breathing Techniques” E-book
Author & Founder: Diana Ross, E-RYT 500
January 26, 2012
Breathing For Anxiety
By Breast Cancer Yoga
Anxiety Triggers
For many depression sufferers, anxiety can be quite formidable.
Anticipation of having breast cancer, potentially having to do
chemotherapy or radiation treatments can trigger great anxiety.
This anxiety can then disrupt any normal physical or emotional
functioning. Besides when anxiety is great enough it can bring on
fatigue, sleeplessness, the jitters, irritability and painful
headaches. Not very good for recovery.
Remedy to Reduce
Anxiety
Anxious people tend to take short, shallow breaths which create
an erratic heartbeat, dizziness and even lightheadedness. Fear
may play a huge role in these physical changes. It is not unusual
to treat these symptoms with medication. These medications run
the possibility of becoming addictive. Instead of taking
something that could become a problem, why not turn to your own
breathe as a possible solution to anxiety. One simple remedy
to reduce anxiety is to learn how to breathe slowly and
deeply. Slow inhales and exhales with your complete
attention can be quite amazing.
By: Diana Ross, E-RYT 500
Founder: Breast Cancer Yoga
Visit: Breast Cancer Yoga Website
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