Type of Cancer: Sarcoma & Bone Cancer July’s Theme is Cooling & Centering Our Focus is on Calm, cooling centered awareness Legs Up Wall Legs Up Wall relieves stress and calms the nervous system. While traditionally the hips are on the floor and the legs are next to one another on the wall, there are other fun variations that can be incorporated into class or to accommodate each body. · Add a blanket or bolster under the hips with the legs up the wall · Cross

Type of Cancer: Sarcoma & Bone Cancer July’s Theme is Cooling & Centering Our Focus is on Calm, cooling centered awareness Child's Pose Child’s pose is a commonly offered in yoga classes as it is very grounding and soothing. The standard shape can be difficult or uncomfortable for individuals with tight hips, knees, or ankles. Try some of the below variations to give everybody the opportunity to cool and center in Child's Pose. Always remember that the focus should be on

Nancy graduated from CPF training June 16, 2026. Oncology Yoga Nancy discovered yoga in 2002 when a friend brought her along to a Bikram class. During Nancy's first class, the teacher predicted that yoga would change her life, which has turned out to be very true! Through her yoga practice, Nancy has discovered her own personal power, peace with her body, and a love for time on the mat. As a yoga teacher, she shares this passion and excitement with all students. Yoga for Canc

Antonis graduate from CPF oncology training on June 16, 2026 In his own words: With over 16 years of personal yoga practice and more than 7 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to using yoga as a supportive tool for health, well-being, and quality of life. I am a certified 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher and own a certification in Yoga for cancer care. Oncology Yoga To further strengthen my expertise, I am currently completing the Christina Phipps Foundation (CPF) Oncolog

Carollana graduated from CPF training June 16, 2026 In her words: I have been certified to teach Yoga, QiGong and Pilates for over 25 years. I have taught in several senior centers and rehabilitation facilities in addition to gyms and private studios in California and Florida. Mind body yoga I am currently teaching all three mind/body formats at Gainesville Health and Fitness. I especially appreciate the support gentle yoga plays in recovery from cancer as I have helped tw

Introducing Adrienne Williams, RYT 500 Adrienne (ayo) Williams joins the Christina Phipps Foundation as a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher with a deep-seated passion for mobility, specialized student care, and holistic wellness. Adrienne’s journey as a teacher began with her 200-hour certification from Vive Yoga Studio, Jacksonville, FL in 2023, and she has since expanded her teaching expertise through her 300-hour YTT graduation with YogaSix. Slow Flow YOGA Adrienne speciali

July’s Theme is Cooling & Centering Our Focus is on Calm, cooling centered awareness There are so many fun ways to incorporate forward folds into your practice and they tend to be cooling and centering. One thing to keep in mind is that straight leg forward folds can put pressure on the spine/hips and low back. Make sure to keep the knees soft with a slight bend to help alleviate some of the pressure and if on the floor you can add bolsters or blocks beneath the knees. It

Type of Cancer: Sarcoma & Bone Cancer July’s Theme is Cooling & Centering Our Focus is on Calm, cooling centered awareness According to the Mayo Clinic: “Sarcoma refers to a broad group of cancers that start in the bones and soft tissues. Soft tissues connect, support and surround other body structures. Soft tissues include muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and the lining of the joints. Cancer that starts in the soft tissue is called soft tissue sarcoma. There ar

Amber De Barge graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. In her Words Hi, I'm Amber, and I'm so glad you're here. I believe it's possible to create a life that feels good to live. That belief has guided my own journey and has become the foundation of my work as a yoga therapist, holistic coach, and founder of Come As You Are Yoga. Stress Management Like many women, I spent years in a fast-paced corporate career, constantly balancing responsibilities and pushing

Lisa Omori graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. In her words: Hello! My name is Lisa Omori and I am a 500 hour trained yoga teacher as well as a mental health therapist. I have specializations in children’s yoga, yin yoga, oncology yoga, somatic yoga and I currently teach chair yoga to the senior population. I am also a breast cancer survivor and I am passionate regarding the importance of movement throughout treatment and post-treatment. I would love to s

Amanda Bush, M.Ed., RYT 500, graduated from the Christina Phipps Foundation Oncology Yoga training on June 14, 2026. With over 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher (ret.), she brings a nurturing, accessible approach to her teaching. In addition to her training with CPF, Amanda completed Mindful Yoga for Cancer and Chronic Conditionstraining, facilitated by Tammy Bernard and Sharon Locke (both speakers at CPF Training in 2023), in January 2024. She is also certified i

June’s monthly theme is Energy & Expansion Our Focus is on Breath, Sun Salutations, Lifting Energy Use hashtag #NationalCancerSurvivorMonth and #ChristinaPhippsFoundation to share your messages and stories about National Cancer Survivor Month Asanas Standing Triangle Flow Begin in Mountain. Inhale and as you exhale step your right foot back turning the right toes out to the side. Pause for a breath or two and ensure both feet are pointed slightly out and the hips and shou

Jarrett Phipps graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. Jarrett is Christina’s sister and Ben and Phyllis’s daughter. She has been actively involved with the Christina Phipps Foundation since the first graduation in 2010 and took leadership of the Christina Phipps Foundation in 2023. Jarrett retired from Tallahassee State College as a professor of Anthropology and History in 2025. Yoga Teacher Training In 2026, Jarrett started her yoga teacher training and gra

Justine Egan-Kunicki, Ph.D, CYT 200 is a breast cancer advocate, social psychologist, college professor, and yoga instructor. Justine is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor, with specializations in trauma-informed accessible yoga, oncology yoga, and pranayama. She graduated from CPF Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. Survivor Justine was diagnosed with Stage 1b breast cancer at 23 years old and later explanted her implants to an aesthetic flat closure at 33. She came back

Somranchana (Ranna) Personette graduated from the Christina Phipps Foundation Oncology Yoga training June 14, 2026. Ranna is an experienced and compassionate yoga teacher dedicated to making movement accessible, healing, and empowering for every body with a deep passion for functional movement and holistic healing with over 10 years of teaching experience and a practice dating back to 2006. Wellness As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Ranna has a deep understanding of kinesiolog