RECENT REVIEWS:
- We need Oncology Yoga! Especially in cancer centers. Teaching to cancer survivors was the reason that I went through YTT in the first place as yoga and meditation helped me through my own cancer experience. There is such a need for oncology yoga offerings, and they should be available to everyone. Thanks for creating this 5-hour program–I now know that I really want to take the full length one!– Milda
- This was very beneficial overview of the importance of yoga for cancer patients and survivors. – Donna
- Thank you Tari, your course was very informative, clear and easy to follow. I now have added tools to support my cancer survivors and for that I am very grateful to have done this course. – Heather
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this course, you will learn about the fundamentals of this evidence based yoga intervention and how these principles can inform your classes and work with students. Discover how yoga can help cancer patients and survivors alleviate side effects, cope with cancer-related trauma, and increase their overall quality of life. Come away with the clarity, empathy, and confidence to provide safe and effective support to the cancer patients and survivors you serve.
Often professionals use this course to jump start their Oncology Yoga evolution and then join yoga4cancer in the full 75 hour Certificate Program. This program will not certify you to teach Oncology Yoga. That requires more time, support and supervision. But we support this evolution and provide an exclusive $50 discount off the certificate program for completing this short course.
Fast Facts about the 5 Hour Course:
- It is self-study and online.
- It is compromised of videos, readings, worksheets, quizzes to support comprehension and long term impact.
- 1 year of access.
- It provides a certificate of completion but does not qualify anyone to teach oncology yoga. Review the 75 Hour Certificate Program to be certified. It is designed to be an introduction or refresher.
- Sneak Peak the online program and curriculum here.
COURSE CURRICULUM
The Course comprises of five modules. Each are delivered in a mix of videos, assignments, demonstrations, quizzes, and full Oncology Yoga practice.
1: Understanding Cancer and its Treatments
In this module, you will learn:
- What cancer is, how it impacts the human body, and the long term effects of its treatments.
- About the connection between the immune system and cancer and the role of the lymphatic system in fighting cancer.
- The most common side effects of cancer; including bone loss, lymphedema, scar tissue, constipation, neuropathy, fatigue, and anxiety.
- About important considerations to ensure long-term survivorship after cancer treatment.
2: How Yoga Can Support Cancer Patients and Survivors
In this module, you will learn:
- How the practice of yoga can benefit cancer patients and survivors — from diagnosis, to during treatment, to long after remission.
- About the risks of yoga for cancer patients and survivors, and key ways to make your classes a safe and supportive space for this population.
- About the most up to date research available on evidence-based yoga interventions for cancer patients and survivors, including risks and benefits.
3: Yoga Poses and Practices to Manage Side Effects
In this module, you will learn:
- Safe and effective yoga practices targeted to specific side effects such as loss of range of motion, bone loss, and anxiety.
- Key recommendations for teaching cancer patients and survivors — including use of props, modifications, and language recommendations.
- Which yoga poses and practices are contraindicated for cancer patients and survivors, and what you can teach instead.
4: Leading a Class for Cancer Patients and Survivors
In this module, you will learn:
- How to set up a trauma informed, safe and effective yoga practice that goes beyond the physical aspects of yoga for physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing.
- What an Oncology Yoga class looks like in action, including an opportunity to practice in one yourself.
- How to practice a safe and effective embodied yoga practice and be able to perceive its effects in your body and mind.
5: How to Bring Yoga to Cancer Patients and Survivors in Your Community
In this module, you will learn:
- How to approach and collaborate with healthcare professionals to incorporate Oncology Yoga into the standard of care.
- About the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as the impact of social and racial inequalities on long term survival.
- How to deepen your knowledge and education by exploring additional Oncology Yoga trainings offered by Yoga4Cancer.
