June is National Cancer Survivor Month

Theme: Energy & Expansion

Focus: Breath, Sun Salutations, Lifting energy

Asanas: Pranayama Upward Dog, Crescent Lunge, Triangle

Chair Modifications

Breath: Any pranayama can be taught, explaining why breath controls anxiety and cortisol

Upward Dog: Seated heart opener with arms pressing into thighs or chair

Crescent Lunge: Sit sideways with one leg extended back, arms raised

Triangle: One leg extended, side body stretch with arm reaching up or over

Sun Salutation: Inhale arms up or shoulder height, exhale fold, inhale right arm up and back, exhale return arm, inhale left arm up and back, exhale return arm, inhale both arms up and release to side

Standing Poses using Chair for Safety

Dog: Stand side of chair facing the seat, inhale arms up and fold with hands on seat of chair

Crescent Lunge: Stand back of chair, hold onto chair back, keep one foot facing chair, step other foot back, bend front leg, open heart, raise chest, keep one arm on chair and lift the other.

Triangle: Stand on side of chair, facing seat, place both hands on seat of chair, step one foot back, turn back toes away from chair, then raise the same arm as the back foot