KinetIQ Academy - Yoga in Cancer Care ~ The 5 Most Important Things to Know Balancing Safety with Empowerment on the Healing Path
You’ll learn essential guidelines for adapting yoga to meet the physical, emotional, and energetic needs of students navigating cancer treatment or recovery. Introductory topics include:
Key precautions and physical considerations related to surgery, bone fragility, fatigue, lymphedema, and immune suppression
Adaptive techniques using props, gentle sequencing, and supportive modifications
Nervous system regulation through breathwork, relaxation, and mindful rest
Balancing strength and energy conservation for sustainable healing
Creating a trauma-informed, empowering environment that fosters trust, presence, and resilience
You’ll also explore contraindications and cautions that every yoga professional should know — including guidance on lymph circulation and immune sensitivity.