Yoga & Meditation | Integrative Cancer Review

Boost Immunity with Ayurveda

Now, more than ever, our focus is staying healthy in every respect. We all know about handwashing, staying out of crowds, etc., but there is another aspect to the health equation: building immunity.

In Ayurvedic science, the ancient system of lifestyle and health, ojas is said to be a substance in our bodies that governs immunity, aging, […]

By Marianne Cirone|April 4th, 2020|Ayurveda & Cancer, Featured, Immune System, Nutrition, Other Modalities|

Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health

Yoga therapy is a field with tremendous growth and potential in supporting health and wellness, particularly in the area of cancer. We are pleased to feature an interview with Lee Majewski, C-IAYT, co-author of the new book, Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health by Lee Majewski and Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani...

By Lee Majewski|April 4th, 2020|Featured, For Yoga Teachers, Yoga & Meditation|

Using Mudras in Cancer Recovery

An Interview by Marianne Woods Cirone, MS, MFA, CYT-500 with Indu Arora, Ayurvedic clinician and yoga therapist, E-RYT 500, and author of Mudra: The Sacred Secret...

By Indu Arora|March 29th, 2020|Breathing & Mudra, Fatigue & Energy, Featured, For Yoga Teachers, Immune System, Mental & Emotional, Yoga & Meditation, Yoga Poses & Practices|

Cancer and Cortisol Rhythms: A Key to Health?

"Not every patient we saw with elevated nighttime cortisol had cancer, but every patient with breast cancer that we saw over 30 years had an elevated nighttime cortisol level. For everyone who was able to get that nighttime cortisol...

By Marianne Cirone|April 1st, 2019|Fatigue & Energy, Featured, For Yoga Teachers, Immune System, Research, Stress & Cancer, The Cancer Journey|

Healing Yoga Retreats after Cancer Treatment with Certified Yoga Therapist, Lee Majewski

In 2016, certified yoga therapist and cancer survivor, Lee Majewski, C-IAYT, founded the Yoga for Health Institute (YHI), a non-profit offering holistic healthcare for cancer patients, based on traditional Yogic healing techniques. YHI strives to fill the gaps in conventional medical care, which can leave individuals with varying degrees of isolation, fear, and depression, as […]

By Lee Majewski|January 15th, 2018|Featured, For Yoga Teachers, Integrative Care, Mental & Emotional, Survivor Inspiration, Yoga & Meditation|

2017 Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and Wellness Summit – FREE Access to 45 International Expert Speakers

I am pleased to be able to share a year FREE access to a program of 45 international specialists speak about solutions to breast cancer recovery and wellness. I was honored to participate twice in this Breast Cancer Rehabilitation & Wellness Summit, joining a panel of experts who you can find more about here....

By Marianne Cirone|September 11th, 2017|Cancer & Treatments, Exercise & Movement, For Yoga Teachers, Guided Imagery & Hypnotherapy, Joy & Spirit, Lymphedema, Massage & Body Work, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental & Emotional, Neuropathy & Pain, Nutrition, Oncology Skin Care, Other Modalities, Reiki & Energy Work, Stress & Cancer, Survivor Inspiration, Yoga & Meditation|

Kelly Turner, PhD on Cancer, Ayurveda, Personalized Medicine and Radical Remission

Cancer is a complex group of illnesses with costly and difficult treatments. Increasingly, research supports the use of integrative and complementary care for people diagnosed with cancer. Yoga, and its sister science, Ayurveda, are both ancient systems developed in India at least 5,000 years ago, but are increasing in popularity and use as complementary or integrative care modalities throughout the world today. Understanding their benefits and uses can add to the potential pool of healing modalities that can be of use for people diagnosed with cancer...

By Kelly Turner, PhD|August 30th, 2017|Ayurveda & Cancer, Featured, Integrative Care, Psychosocial Support, Survivor Inspiration, Survivor Stories|

Yoga Therapy Retreats Empower Patients after a Cancer Diagnosis, with Yoga Therapist and Cancer Survivor, Lee Majewski

I came to yoga without knowing that what I do is yoga. In late 1980s, I stumbled into meditation, which I think saved my life at the time. I started to meditate religiously, three times a day. At the same time I discovered my highly effective ability to heal with energy. I studied privately with a well-known healer, did Therapeutic Touch training, became a Reiki master...

By Lee Majewski|January 10th, 2017|For Yoga Teachers, Joy & Spirit, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental & Emotional, Stress & Cancer, Survivor Inspiration, Survivor Stories, Yoga & Meditation|

Healing Yoga Retreats after a Cancer Diagnosis: Part II with Lee Majewski, Yoga Therapist and Cancer Survivor

Continued from Part I, Yoga Therapy Retreats Empower Patients after a Cancer Diagnosis with Lee Majewski... When we first hear the diagnosis of cancer, our anxiety level automatically skyrockets. Asanas and pranayama bring relief from tension in the body and mind. Meditation helps in maintaining a clear mind amongst the chaos of all the new information one has to digest...

By Lee Majewski|January 10th, 2017|For Yoga Teachers, Joy & Spirit, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental & Emotional, Stress & Cancer, Survivor Inspiration, Yoga & Meditation|

Breathwalk®: Meditation and Movement Bring Healing to Mind and Body

In practicing Breathwalk®, we combine the three magic ingredients: breath, walking and attention, in order to awaken the mind and body and to release innate stores of vitality. Breathwalk combines the benefits of meditation with movement.

By Marianne Cirone|May 4th, 2016|Breathing & Mudra, Exercise & Movement, Featured, Meditation & Mindfulness|