Yoga for Health Problems: Cancer, Obesity, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis January 24, 2010

In this workshop you will be introduced to the epidemiology, causes and manifestations of these health problems. You will learn how to use the science of yoga to create positive lifestyle changes for health promotion and personal empowerment.

Cancer – people with cancer often find themselves in distracted states of mind—bombarded as they are by frightening, sometimes contradictory, information, subjected to invasive and painful procedures.. When our minds are so overwhelmed, we may find it impossible to make crucial decisions or relate to our family and friends in a positive manner. The practice of yoga can help relieve stress, stimulate immune response, lesson adverse symptoms from chemotherapy and increase the flow of vital lifeforce in the body. It can improve their sense of well-being and strength—and balance thef body, mind, and spirit.

Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Obesity, Diabetes – people living with inflammatory diseases can benefit from yoga by the release of tension, tightness, inflammation and stress associated with these conditions. Inflammation of the joints, stagnation in muscles, toxicities in fat cells and damage to the vascular system can be significantly reduced by the consistent practice of gentle stretching poses, deep diaphragmatic breathing and quiet contemplation and meditation

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