Yoga has been a guiding force in my life for many years, offering strength, balance, and a sense of inner peace. Through all its challenges and joys, yoga has been a constant companion. As I navigate chemotherapy, its role has deepened, becoming a source of healing and support. The breath, movement, and stillness that yoga brings offer a way to connect with my body, manage discomfort, and find moments of calm in the midst of this journey. I invite you to join me as we explore how yoga can be a companion on this journey.
Welcome to this video on seated meditation. Over the years, meditation has been a powerful practice for me, and during chemotherapy, it has become a vital companion in managing stress, fear, and uncertainty. In this video, I’ll guide you through how to sit comfortably in meditation, offering tips to support your body. Whether you're seeking moments of calm or a deeper connection with yourself, meditation can be a source of strength and peace.
In this video, you'll explore Ocean Breathing, also known as Ujjayi or Victorious Breath, the fundamental breath used in yoga practice. By gently constricting the throat to create an ocean-like sound, this technique helps regulate energy, calm the mind, and balance the nervous system, providing a strong foundation for mindful yoga movement.
In this video, we’ll explore key energy locks in the body. By understanding where they are, you can learn to activate them to support your practice and intentions, whether it’s relieving body pain or easing digestive issues, especially during chemotherapy treatment. Through breathwork, you can then engage these locks to control energy flow, soothe discomfort, and promote balance in the body.
In yoga, lengthening helps align the body. By focusing on two key areas - from the 'base of the spine' to the 'base of the neck', and from 'base of the neck' to the 'top of the head' - you create space and openness along the spine. This movement is used throughout all active poses to promotes better posture, relieves spinal pressure, and fosters overall balance.
In this video, you’ll learn how to synchronize your breath with movement. Breath-initiated movement begins by allowing the breath to lead each motion, following the natural rhythm of the four parts of the breath: inhale, pause, exhale, and pause again. This practice creates a mindful and fluid experience, calming the mind, supporting the body, and regulating energy flow. It’s especially helpful for individuals undergoing chemotherapy, but the practice itself can be universally beneficial for relaxation, body awareness, and stress relief.
In this video, we explore 4 key forward facing standing positions that create stability, balance, and proper alignment.
In this video, we combine Ocean breathing, breath-initiated movement, energy locks, lengthening, and focused gaze into a simple, gentle exercise. Designed to alleviate discomfort in the stomach and bowels, this practice is especially helpful for those undergoing chemotherapy, providing relief through mindful movement and breathwork. Follow along step-by-step to engage your body, calm your mind, and promote balance.