Enjoy yoga and meditation activities designed with cancer in mind.
YOGA FOR CANCER
20 Apr 24 | 10:00 am - 16:00 pm
A fabulous opportunity for cancer survivors & thrivers to gather together for a day of community, rest & rejuvenation at the beautiful St. Michael’s Resort, Falmouth. Suitable for anyone on a cancer journey, whether you are in active treatment and feel well enough to participate in gentle movement and guided relaxation, or are in recovery from recent or historic treatment.
The day is facilitated by Lauren (more about her here), an experienced yoga teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga, with specialist training in working therapeutically with cancer. Lauren is not only an experienced teacher, but is on her own cancer journey. Now six years on from a Bowel Cancer diagnosis, Lauren’s life has been shaped by cancer and impacted by treatment and ongoing surveillance. Yoga has played a significant role in the management of her own physical, mental and emotional recovery from Cancer and this is what she will be sharing on the day.
Highlights include:
Guided Mindfulness and Somatic Movement Session
Lunch and Refreshments
Managing Anxiety Mindfulness Session
Deep Rest Restorative Yoga
Yoga Nidra Meditation
Price: £85
Yoga For Cancer Itinerary
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Welcome to St Michaels
Arrive at St Michaels Resort to a welcoming warm drink. Enjoy this chance to meet and get to know each other before settling in for a day of wellness.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Mindful & Somatic Movement
Explore gentle, joint-freeing movements which aim to cultivate curiosity about the physical experiences that arise within, alongside the compassionate ways in which we can meet arising sensations.
This guided session teaches you techniques that help to manage pain and discomfort, as well as relieveing physical tension.
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch Time
Lunch time. A chance to relax, chat and nourish your body as you share experiences.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Managing Anxiety Workshop
Explore mindfulness exercises and learn new breathing techniques that will help you manage anxiety by breaking the cycle of mental rumination. Turn the fear of the unknown into a deep appreciation of life with new practices you can take home to continue with on your cancer journey.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Deep Rest
Next, enjoy half an hour of restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra as the session takes you through an exploration of floor-based yoga poses, supported by bolsters, blocks and blankets for added comfort. These moves offer the opportunity to relax and switch off.
Your Yoga Nidra practice will be a guided meditation, which systematically moves through mind, body and soul. This session will begin with intention setting, followed by rhythmic movement an exploration of your inner landscape and intention setting.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Grounding & Goodbyes
A slow return from your Yoga Nidra session will allow you to wake from your yogic sleep at your own pace. As a group we will then work through anything that may have arisen for you within the practice through discussion and listening.
Following this our day will end with a warm drink and goodbye.
Tailored to your journey
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Healthy Eats
Delicious and nutritious local produce creates the ideal plate for your lunch break.
Lauren
Your Instructor
Get to know your Instructor for your session. Lauren is an experienced instructor with many years of yoga practice and instruction under her belt.
BEFORE YOU JOIN US
Please remember to discuss this with your consultant and ensure that you have the sign-off if you are in treatment or have had a recent surgery. Whilst these practices are beneficial, it's important to know when complete rest and recovery are required.
Add To Your Experience
Spend more time focusing on your health and wellness and indulge in comfort and care at St Michaels.
Enjoy an overnight stay in a luxurious room near the sea, or continue your wellness journey with a treatment or experience tailored to you using Made For Life Organics at our award-winning spa. Finish your stay with a delicious dinner, indulging in a well-deserved treat.
Want to turn your day into an experience? Call our team to add anything on to your upcoming wellness experience!
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Book with confidence
Our Wellness Days are available to be booked online, or by calling our reservations team at 01326 312707.