IG LIVE - Yoga Chikitsa for Cancer Rehabilitation

Can yoga become a supportive companion in the cancer journey—helping individuals heal, rebuild strength, manage challenges, and reconnect with their inner resilience? Join us for an insightful Instagram LIVE on “Cancer Rehabilitation through Yoga & Integrative Healing”, where we explore the transformative potential of yoga in supporting the cancer journey. This conversation will shed light on the principles of Yoga Chikitsa, its role in rehabilitation, and how an integrative approach can help individuals cultivate strength, resilience, and hope. #yoga programs #Health wellness courses #Yoga therapy courses #Mental health courses

Program Overview

This IG LIVE is designed to create awareness, encourage meaningful conversations, and help participants understand how yoga can be thoughtfully integrated as a complementary approach to cancer care.
Join us to learn from experienced faculty, gain deeper insights into this specialized field, and discover how you can be part of this transformative learning journey.

Program Highlights:

  • How Yoga Chikitsa supports cancer rehabilitation and recovery.
  • The role of yoga in enhancing quality of life for patients, survivors, and caregivers.
  • Integrative healing approaches that complement conventional cancer care.

Who Is This LIVE For?
This Instagram LIVE is open to anyone interested in the connection between yoga and cancer care, including:

  • Yoga teachers and yoga therapists.
  • Healthcare and integrative health professionals.
  • Cancer patients and survivors.
  • Family members and caregivers.
  • Wellness practitioners.
  • Anyone curious about the role of yoga in supporting healing, recovery, and resilience.

Course Curriculum

IG LIVE - Yoga Chikitsa for Cancer Rehabilitation

Schedule

Day Time Title
06-08-2026 01:00 - 1:30 PM Saraswathi Vasudevan and Shivani Gupta will discuss about Yoga Chikitsa, cancer care, and holistic support for the cancer journey.

Meet Our Mentors

Saraswathi Vasudevan 

Saraswathi Vasudevan has close to 35 years of experience in teaching yoga and providing personalized yoga therapy in the tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya and Sri T.K.V. Desikachar. She holds postgraduate degrees in Nutrition and Psychology, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga Studies from Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM), Chennai.

Having trained under Sri T.K.V. Desikachar and other senior teachers and served at KYM for over 17 years, Saraswathi has developed deep expertise in adapting yoga to the unique needs and abilities of each individual. Her teaching is rooted in a philosophy that honors each person’s uniqueness, strengths, and challenges.

She is the Founder and Director of YogaVahini, a yoga institute based in Chennai and Hyderabad, India, offering specialized yoga therapy and teacher training programs. Saraswathi also serves as a Board Member of the Yoga Alliance (YA), contributing to the advancement of yoga professionals worldwide

Frequently asked questions

Is this course suitable for yoga teachers who have never worked with cancer patients before?

Yes. This program is specifically designed for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and wellness professionals who wish to develop a safe and foundational understanding of cancer rehabilitation. No prior experience working with cancer patients is required. The course begins with cancer physiology, treatment awareness, safety guidelines, and professional boundaries before progressing into therapeutic applications.

Does this course train participants to treat or cure cancer through yoga?

No. This program does not teach participants to diagnose, treat, or cure cancer. The focus is on understanding how yoga, breathwork, relaxation techniques, lifestyle practices, and emotional support can be used safely as complementary and supportive tools during recovery and rehabilitation. Medical treatment must always remain under the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals.

Who can enroll in this program?

This course is ideal for:
• Certified Yoga Teachers
• Yoga Therapists
• Ayurveda & Wellness Practitioners
• Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Professionals
• Healthcare and Caregiving Professionals
• Advanced Yoga Students interested in therapeutic applications
A sincere interest in learning ethical and supportive approaches to cancer rehabilitation is essential.

What will I learn during the course?

Participants will gain knowledge and practical skills in:
• Understanding cancer physiology and treatment processes
• Recognizing contraindications and red flags for yoga therapists
• Designing adaptive yoga practices for various stages of recovery
• Using pranayama, meditation, Yoga Nidra, and relaxation techniques appropriately
• Supporting emotional and psychological well-being through yogic approaches
• Applying Ayurvedic lifestyle and recovery-support principles safely and ethically

Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?

Yes. Participants who fulfill the attendance requirements and successfully complete the assessments, assignments, and final integration project will receive a Certificate in Cancer Rehabilitation through Yoga & Integrative Healing from hellomyyoga.

Are the sessions live or recorded?

This batch will be conducted entirely LIVE on Zoom to encourage interaction, discussion, case-based learning, and direct faculty engagement. Session recordings may be made available to enrolled participants for revision purposes, subject to faculty permissions and course policies.

Can I immediately start working with cancer patients after completing this course?

This course provides specialized educational training and foundational competency in supportive cancer rehabilitation through yoga. However, participants are expected to work within their professional scope of practice, follow ethical guidelines, obtain informed consent, collaborate with healthcare providers when appropriate, and refer clients back to medical professionals whenever necessary.

What makes this course different from a regular Yoga Therapy program?

This program focuses specifically on cancer rehabilitation and recovery. It integrates oncology awareness, yoga therapy adaptations, psychological and emotional support, Ayurveda-based recovery principles, safety protocols, referral awareness, and ethical frameworks—areas that are often not covered in depth within general yoga teacher training programs.

How can I register for the course?

Registration details will be available on our website or can be obtained through direct contact with our program coordinators.

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