May: Melanoma & Skin Cancer

Type of Cancer: Melanoma & Skin, Brain & Bladder Cancers

Cancer Research Month

Theme: Strength & Empowerment

Focus: Core, Legs and Resilience

Asanas: Warrior I & II, Boat

Oncology Chair Yoga Modifications

Warrior I: Facing forward, move one leg to side of chair, other leg can be extended or stay bent in front of chair, arms raised

Warrior II: Facing forward, move one leg to side of chair, other leg extended slightly back, arms raise to shoulder height, body facing front of chair

Boat: Sit on edge, lift one or both feet, arms extended forward for core activation

Standing Poses using Chair for Safety

Warrior I: Stand back of chair, hold onto chair back, keep one foot facing chair, step other foot back, bend front leg, keep one arm on chair and lift the other.

Warrior II: Move to back of chair, turn side of body to back of chair, extend arm closest to chair and hold onto back of chair. Turn foot closest to chair pointing towards chair and bend knee, extend other arm out side body. Turn head towards back of chair.

Boat: Use chair pose with hands on back of chair. Bend knees deeply, remove one hand from chair.