Benefits: Range of motion in shoulders and arms Chest and upper back stretch/strengthening Lymphatic drainage in arms Instructions: Inhale: Lift arms to cactus. Exhale: Fold…
A Sun Salutation is one of the most beautiful and effective yoga poses or sequences. It strengthens the whole body, improves balance, builds bone mass,…
Fear is one of the most common and overwhelming reactions to those three little words, “You have cancer.” For most of us, if not all…
By Tari Prinster. Originally posted to Kripalu Thrive Blog “You have cancer.” One-third of all people in the United States will hear those words in their…
Dorothy is a tall, attractive Polish woman who is fifty-four years old. She had a double mastectomy when she was fifty-two, which was then followed…
Cancer and its treatment are risk factors for lymphedema. Lymphedema can occur after any cancer or treatment that affects the flow of lymph through the…
Enough’s enough. As my husband watched the NFL yesterday, I became RED from pink-washing. A blatant profiteering from our basic human fear and spreading of false…
Benefits: Strengthens the whole body Improves balance Builds bone mass Stimulates the lymphatic system – explicitly lymphatic drainage in arms Increases heart rate for cardiovascular…
When people think of cancer patients, they imagine skinny, fragile bodies. And yes, this is often the case during active treatment, prolonged treatment, or late…
Many people make the claim that if you practice yoga, you will strengthen the immune system. Often these claims are not substantiated by knowledge of…
AHHH…. Child’s Pose. The ‘resting’ pose of yoga. The needed break from downward dog or a ‘chaturanga’. The pose of comfort and relaxation… for some of us. But…
Recently, I was asked if our yoga4cancer classes in New York City are women only. ‘Good question!’ I responded, and ‘Thanks for asking.’ This gives me…
Benefits: Range of motion in shoulders and arms Chest and upper back stretch/strengthening Lymphatic drainage in arms Cactus Clap: Seated in a comfortable position on…
Tari and yoga4cancer has been featured Guide to Chemotherapy by Healthmonitor that can be found in most doctors offices and cancer care centers. Tari talks…
Benefits: Strengthens the whole body including core, legs, hips, shoulders, arms and back muscles Builds bone mass Increases heart rate for cardiovascular health and weight…
Benefits: Spine and hip mobility Arm strengthening Detoxes by stimulating lymph system in arms and torso Releases tension in lower back, upper back & neck.…
Q: What was your original inspiration for teaching yoga? A: As a therapeutic massage therapist for many years, my own yoga practice began to…
Q: What originally inspired you to be a yoga teacher? Yoga really helped me improve my quality of life. My practice offered me tools to…