What is this Cancer? Is it like Termites?

Yoga and Cancer With cancer a leading cause of death in developed nations, much time and money is being spent researching treatments to slow, reverse, and eradicate the disease. Although in no way a cure, yoga therapy is proving to be useful in combating not only the effects of cancer itself, but also the debilitating side-effects of cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. In this issue of My Yoga Journal, learn how yoga boosts both physical and emotional health for cancer patients. Then, read why women with a breast cancer diagnosis are turning to yoga to ease their way forward. Also, yoga therapist Carol Krucoff reveals just why the yogic practices of asana, pranayama, and meditation are so helpful when undergoing arduous cancer treatments. As researchers and scientists continue to prove that yoga provides relief for cancer sufferers, retreat centers have begun to offer yoga along with specifically tailored integrative healing programs. Finally, listen to yoga's original television sweetheart Lilias Folan as she identifies her breast cancer as a teacher, and bravely welcomes the opportunity to grow and to learn from it. Healing Refuge Facing Cancer with Courage

Healing Journey Restorative retreats offer healing treatments and specialized support for those with cancer. Self-care »