An afternoon of yoga and support

Editor's Note: This article is written by Maureen Oar, RYT at YOGA Loft. She has met all the educational requirements needed to be registered with the national Yogo Alliance and has pursued additional studies in the therapeutic applications to yoga.

As I turned up the heat, turned on the lights, put on the music and swept the floor at the Yoga Loft, I wondered, “How many will come this afternoon?”

People began to arrive. I greeted familiar faces and welcomed new ones. Before I knew it, we had 21 people join us.

Within the group we had, men and women, old and young, people that had never done yoga before and those that were returning for more.

I thought to myself, “This is what yoga is all about.”

Yoga is for every body and can be adapted and adopted to fit all needs. As we introduced ourselves, some people shared what they felt comfortable with and others just spoke their name. What they shared wasn’t important; we knew we were all there to support one another.

Yoga is a way for survivors to manage the symptoms and the stress of cancer, beyond diagnosis and treatment. Just as important for the caregivers, yoga helps us manage the stress of a loved one dealing with the challenges that arise. Next Month, Sunday May 5th, the doors are wide open as we welcome you onto the path of Yoga...

Yoga for the Cancer Journey

Come and learn how yoga can help you to create, stimulate and maintain an optimum state of physican and emotional health.

Cancer survivor and certified yoga instructor Maureen Oar, RYT has met all the educational requirements needed to be registered with the National Yoga Alliance and has pursued additional studies in the therapeutic applications of yoga. This class is created to meet the needs of any level of health and fitness and to support you in modifying your practice appropriately.

Anyone living with cancer, survivors and caregivers are welcome. All classes are located at The Yoga Loft, 219 Legion Way SW, Suite 202, Olympia, 98501. View Flyer >>

• Sunday, May 5, 1-2:20 p.m.
• Sunday, June 2, 1-2:20 p.m.
• Sunday, July 7, 1-2:20 p.m.

Comments

[Julia Moore]

I never thought I could do yoga until I got cancer and became willing to try anything, and found Maureen, who is willing to teach anybody. Now I can't imagine my life without yoga, and I certainly can't imagine my life without a teacher like Maureen. It doesn't hurt that she is a cancer survivor too: she understands and offers support that touches on all the aspects of healing...she goes way beyond "teaching yoga poses."

[shannon wise]

well , yoga is essential for healthy mind and stable life !
It can be done by all age groups makes yoga even more powerful and effective .

[Adam Davids]

In today life if we need to be fit and storng, than we need to do some exercise. The best way to keep oneself fit and storng is Yoga.

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