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Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we explore research and considerations for teaching yoga to people who are experiencing or recovering from cancer.

Objective

Be familiar with research and considerations for teaching yoga to people who are experiencing or recovering from cancer.

Description

Cite research describing yoga’s positive impact on people with cancer and with people undergoing Allopathic treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation. Explain why yoga improves the physical, physiological, and emotional health of cancer survivors. Discuss considerations for choosing yoga techniques to support people who are experiencing or recovering from cancer.

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