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Hi all thought I’d share a YouTube yin yoga class I just did. It’s very gentle and restorative for those that are keen check this one out. Blessings x116ViewsSign in to react to this post3Comments
Finding some inner calm with yoga.
Melbourne women: Counterpart (formerly Breacan) is holding a gentle yoga session tailored for women with advanced disease on Wednesday April 18, from 10.30 till 12. Further details and registration on the Counterpart web site.ViewsSign in to react to this postComments🌱Wednesday Wellness: Reconnecting With Your Body During Breast Cancer💗
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is often a time for raising awareness, sharing information, and supporting research. It's also an opportunity to reflect on something deeply personal: our relationship with our bodies. For many people affected by breast cancer, the body can feel unfamiliar after diagnosis, treatment, surgery, or ongoing side effects. Scars, fatigue, pain, changes in appearance, reduced mobility, and shifts in confidence can all influence how we feel in our own skin. This month also includes many important awareness dates that recognise the diverse experiences of people after breast cancer surgery, including: International FLAT Day on 7 October, which raises awareness and visibility for those who choose to remain flat after mastectomy, and Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day on 19 October, which highlights reconstruction options and supports informed decision making. While every journey is different, these observances share a common message: there is no single "right" way to move forward after breast cancer. What's most important is finding a path that feels right for you. 💞 🌸 Reconnecting Instead of "Bouncing Back" We often hear messages about "getting back to normal" after cancer. But as many people discover, life after diagnosis isn't about returning to who they were before. Instead, it can be about getting to know a changed body with kindness, patience, and compassion. Reconnecting with your body doesn't mean loving every part of the experience. It doesn't mean feeling positive all the time. It simply means creating opportunities to listen to your body, honour what it has been through, and appreciate what it continues to do for you every day. One powerful way to begin that process is through gentle movement. 🌿 Explore Counterpart's Yoga4Cancer Series If you're looking for a gentle, guided way to reconnect with your body, Counterpart's Yoga4Cancer series may be a wonderful place to start. Designed specifically for people affected by cancer, these classes provide a safe and supportive environment where movement is adapted to meet the unique needs of participants. Yoga4Cancer focuses on: 🧘♀️ Gentle movement 🌸 Breathing and relaxation techniques 💪 Building strength and flexibility 💗 Restoring confidence in your body 🫶 Creating moments of calm and self compassion For many participants, the greatest benefit isn't mastering a pose. It's simply having an opportunity to move, breathe, and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels safe and empowering. 👉 Register for the free online yoga series here, commences on November 6th 🌼 This Week's Wellness Reflection What is one small way I can reconnect with my body today? Maybe it's a walk. Maybe it's stretching. Maybe it's attending a yoga class. Maybe it's taking the time to truly look at your beautiful new body in the mirror, and honouring everything you have been through. Wherever you are in your breast cancer experience, know that healing isn't about becoming who you were before. It's about moving forward with compassion for who you are today. Because every breath, every stretch, and every gentle movement can be a reminder that your body is worthy of care, kindness, and connection. 💗🌸ViewsSign in to react to this postCommentsResearch Study - Western Sydney University (Free yoga)
Hello members, Our BCNA Policy and Advocacy team have provided the current study information that may be of interest to some of our members: Researchers at Western Sydney University are undertaking a 6-week clinical trial exploring the impact of either group yoga classes or individual yoga sessions for improving mental health in people diagnosed with cancer. Who can participate? You may be eligible to participate if you - Have been diagnosed with either breast cancer or gynaecological cancer (ovarian, uterine, cervical, etc) in the last 5 years - Are not currently receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy; however, you may be receiving stable hormone-blocking therapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy - Have increased symptoms of depression and/or anxiety - Have adequate general health to be involved in a yoga program - Have reliable access to the internet and a device with a web camera - Are aged 18 or older What’s involved? To register your interest to participate in this clinical trial, you will complete and submit an anonymous online survey. The purpose of the survey is to assess your eligibility to participate in this clinical trial. Participants who meet the preliminary criteria to participate will be asked to submit their contact information, which will be used by a clinical trial officer to arrange a teleconferencing screening call. If you are eligible, you will be randomly allocated to either group yoga classes or individual yoga sessions. Group yoga classes if you are allocated to group yoga sessions you will be required to attend six (6) yoga classes with a qualified yoga teacher online via the Zoom platform over a 6-week period. You will also be asked to do additional yoga practice between classes, and record your practice weekly. Individual yoga sessions If you are allocated to this group you will be required to attend six (6) one-on-one yoga sessions with a qualified yoga teacher online over the Zoom platform over a 6-week period. You will also be asked to do additional yoga practice between sessions, and record your practice weekly. During the program, all participants will complete a short (10 min) weekly survey and 3 sets of questionnaire and assessment measures (approximately 30 min each) as well as having occasional 5–10 min phone calls with a research team member. Interested in participating in this study? To indicate your interest in participating in the study, please visit NICM HRI | Online yoga and mental health in cancer study or contact Maria Gonzalez NICM Health Research Institute, Study Chief Investigator - PhD Candidate, by emailing [email protected] Complementary therapies can improve your physical and emotional wellbeing. They can also help you to manage some of the side effects of breast cancer treatments, such as anxiety, pain and fatigue. Yoga is a form of complimentary therapy. While many complementary therapies can be very helpful, it is a good idea to talk to a member of your medical team before starting anything new. This will help you to prevent any possible effects that the therapy may have on your breast cancer treatments or general health. You can check out BCNA's website for more information regarding complimentary therapies https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/complementary-and-alternative-medicines-and-therapies/complementary-therapies/ViewsSign in to react to this postComments
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