by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Oct 31, 2024 | Cancer Care, Working with Healthcare Providers, Yoga Therapy & Mental Health
October is celebrated internationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Beyond shining a spotlight on prevention and screening for this second most common of all cancers worldwide, it’s a time to reflect on what it really means for ourselves or a loved one to...
by Deb McDermott | Feb 1, 2024 | Cancer Care, How Yoga Therapists Work, Research & Evidence-Informed Practice, Yoga Therapy for Specific Needs
By Smitha Mallaiah When I arrived in the United States, I was astonished to find that yoga is perceived as a very physical practice, often stripped of its philosophical, spiritual, and cultural roots. I am a yoga therapist, educator, researcher, and, above all, a...
by Laurie Hyland Robertson | Jan 2, 2020 | Cancer Care, Caregivers, Chronic Illness & Recovery, Yoga Therapy in Healthcare
By Smitha Mallaiah I work in a cancer hospital, supporting both patients with life-threatening illnesses and their caregivers with therapeutic yoga practices. I’ve seen lots of people—including healthcare professionals—go through extremely rough times. The symptoms...
