1. Cancer and Yoga Postures

2. Yoga Postures
Stress
(Disease)
Yoga
Postures
Muscle Stretching
Calmness
of the Mind
Calmness
of the Mind

3. Inter-Dependency
• Stretching of the muscles and joints activates
parasympathetic nervous system = relaxation response in
the psycho-physiological systems
• When mind is relaxed, breath slows down and body self
healing mechanism is activated.

4. Yoga Postures - Asanas
 Postures stretch muscles and ligaments:
 Activate parasympathetic system – relaxation
 Postures are modified according to type of cancer to heal
affected areas after operation
 Tone the muscles, improves blood circulation
 Increase efficiency of muscles
 Activate/balance the glands and hormonal system
 Activate lymphatic system
 Tone cardio-vascular system
 Stabilizes metabolic rate
 Correction of body posture
 Structural changes in the functioning of the mind

5. Yoga Postures Transform
 Regular practice over 6 months transforms one’s physical,
psychological, mental and spiritual state:
Physical:
 Physical changes to the functioning of the brain
 Physical changes to all the systems of the body
 Increased tone of muscles
 Rejuvenation of cells and organs
 Decreased fatigue
 Increased flexibility and endurance
 Increased respiratory efficiency

6.  Increased vigor
 Induced self-healing of the body
• Psychological:
• Positive changes in personality
• Changes in outlook towards life
• Relaxed way of being
• Better sleep
• Change of habits, beliefs and behavior
• Behavior based on thoughtful action instead of
emotional reaction
• Moods like depression is significantly reduced

7.  Increased vigor
 Induced self-healing of the body
• Mental:
• Ability to control the functioning of the mind with
cortex dominance
• Cortex (intellect) takes over from limbic brain
(emotions) the management of cerebellum
(controlling muscle functions) – results in calmness
and peace of mind
• Reduced negative or dysfunctional thoughts and
rumination
• Relaxed and quiet mind
• Prevailing acceptance and tolerance

8. Spiritual
 Improvement in awareness and consciousness
 Sense of peace and joy
 Changed sense of self identity
 Induced meditative/contemplative states
 Sense of purpose in life
 Subtle energy optimization