Understanding Yoga through Knowledge and Practice

LIVING WITH CANCER:

Being diagnosed with cancer can be a confusing, frightening and stressful time in anyone’s life. Regular practice of gentle yoga can help to relieve stress, restore the spirit, relax the body, and may even ease the side effects of various treatments. Join therapeutic yoga instructor Cheryl Fenner Brown for a weekly class that incorporates gentle postures, mindful breathing, and relaxation to bring balance to the body, mind and emotions.

This class is appropriate for anyone who is living with any type of cancer, whether you have just been diagnosed, are receiving treatments, or are in remission. No prior experience with yoga is required and the class will include gentle active and restorative asana (yoga poses), mudras (hand gestures) for healing and relaxation, stress‐relieving pranayama (breathing). There will also be a monthly yoga nidra session which guides your body and mind into deep relaxation. Email Cheryl for more information or phone at (510) 290‐2641.

Tuesdays, 12:00-1:15 pm
Alameda Yoga Station
2414 Central Avenue, Alameda

Thursdays, 12:00-1:15 pm
Piedmont Yoga Studio
3699 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland

Classes are generously funded by the Yoga Dana Foundation, donations are greatly appreciated. Regular class price is $15 for a drop‐in, or $50 for a series of four classes.

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Student Testimonials:

'"As I've gone through chemotherapy, Cheryl's yoga class has been wonderful- it's helped me to relax and let go of my anxiety, soothed my stiff muscles, given me yoga tips that I can use at home, and provided a caring attention that I find very healing. It has been a true refuge." -J.W.