Side Child Two Yoga Pose For Breast Cancer

By Diana Ross, E-RYT 500 Founder of Breast Cancer Yoga

You will love this Side Child Two yoga pose for breast cancer. Deep relaxation is a definite result of these well supported poses. It relieves anxiety and promotes well-being while balancing the healing response of the autonomic nervous system.

Benefits

Promotes progressive muscle relaxation
Brings the nervous system back into balance
Relieves anxiety and promotes well-being
Facilitates parasympathetic healing response
Creates a “moment-to-moment” experience for both internal and external
Promotes supported relaxation for general health benefits
Facilitates parasympathetic healing response
Reduces strain on sacroiliac joints

Instructions

Begin on back, and roll onto right side, head needs to rest on support that makes it level, then extend right arm straight out away from body.
Left arm can rest on left hip or be placed on a bolster/blankets at shoulder level.
Bend both knees and place bolster, pillow or folded blankets in between legs make sure feet are resting on prop or blanket too.
Close your eyes and begin to focus on your breath, feel the breath rise to the upper rib cage.
Stay in pose up to 5 minutes or longer if desired.
When ready to release, remove prop from legs and roll back onto your back.
Take another breath or two and then roll onto your left side and repeat.

To experience the benefits of yoga for breast cancer, it is essential that you begin with simple, gentle yoga movements. You should also consult a doctor before you begin practicing yoga. It is also necessary that you follow a yogic diet that consists of a mainly vegetarian diet to enhance the benefits of yoga.

About Diana Ross: E-RYT 500 restorative yoga teacher, survivor that cares and founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Diana is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us at info@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.