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Healthy & Hopeful Lifestyle E-Book Series
Twisting Yoga Poses
for
Breast Cancer Recovery and Lymphedema Management
Breast Cancer Yoga’s Twisting Yoga Poses E-book contains specific yoga poses that aid in breast cancer post surgical recovery
and lymphedema management. Also included is a breathing exercise, an essential tool for stress, anxiety and depression.
Diana Ross, E-RYT 500, Certified KaliRay TriYoga
Presented By
Breast Cancer oga

2. Twisting Yoga Poses
For
Breast Cancer Recovery and Lymphedema Management
Published By
Breast Cancer Yoga
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Copyright 2011 by Diana Ross, E-RYT 500
Cover and Interior Photographs by Diana Ross
Book Design by Dawn Bradford
Yoga Poses by Andrea Garvey
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The information contained in this book is intended to provide helpful and informative
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professional medical or fitness advice. Any use of the information in this book is at the
reader’s discretion. The author and publisher disclaim any liability arising directly or
indirectly from the use or application of any information contained in this book. A health
care professional should be consulted regarding your specific situation.

3. PART I
Introduction to Breast Cancer Yoga
Introduction! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 2
This E-book is a great introduction to Breast Cancer Yoga. It begins with a special healing
breath. Next are five very different, twisting, restorative yoga poses that offer gentle, flowing
movements to the shoulders, chest and hips. Added in this E-book is a specially selected
medicinal herbal tea, essential massage oil and an aroma spray.
Twists Yoga Poses for Recovery! ! ! ! ! ! ! 3
Twists are valuable for supporting breast cancer recovery and for the repairing of breast tissue.
Lateral movements that are inherent with twists encourage the lymph fluid away from the
tissues toward lymph nodes which then circulate the fluid to functioning lymph vessels. If the
lymph system cannot effectively drain, lymphedema may result.
PART II
Breathing Exercise
Introduction to Breathing Exercises! ! ! ! ! ! 5
The benefits of learning how to control your breath is essential in maintaining balance for
everyday activities, as well as minimizing depression, anxiety, fear and sadness.
Cleansing Breath Exercise! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 6
This special breath has long lasting effects on overall health. It has been scientifically shown to
add to the longevity of life. Great for training the mind to follow the breath. Learn how to
inhale, exhale and develop proper breath retention.
PART III
Yoga Poses
Beginner’s Twist!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 10
This pose will teach you how to relax your shoulders, lengthen the side body, reduce? resistance
to deepening the twist and open the hip flexors.
Two Legged Twist! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 12
A pose you can learn to lengthen and release your shoulders downwards while stretching the
side body and the hip flexors.
TwistingYoga Poses
For
Breast Cancer Recovery and Lymphedema Management
Table of Contents

4. Table of Contents
Lazy Leg Twist and Flow! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 14
What a great pose to squeeze out tightness with each long exhale. Feel how much this twist
increases your ROM (range-of-motion). One of my favorite twists.
Cradle Twist! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 17
A fantastic hip opener. Definitely one of the best twists which has an impact overall. By
releasing tension, this twist can energize the body especially when you feel tired and need a
little boost.
AlternatingArmAcross Chest Twist and Flow! ! ! ! 21
This is such a fun and fluid, moving twist. The flowing yoga pose can create a keen sense of
calmness while increasing circulation to the entire pectoral region and the arms.
Hip Side Twist! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 23
Post surgical benefits in the reduction of fibrous adhesions and scar tissue is a benefit to this
twist. It also fosters relaxation and restful breathing.
PART IV
Complementary Therapies
Introduction to Complementary Therapies! ! ! ! ! 26
Teas, select herbs, aromatherapy oils and sprays all enhance the recovery process. Herbs can
target stomach ailments, insomnia and general uneasiness.
Therapeutic Massage Oil ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 27
Sea Buckthorn massage oil is a useful, highly prized, and specific oil typically used to treat
damaged skin, ulcerations, scar tissue, wrinkles, eczema, burns, etc.
Medicinal Herbal Tea !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 29
Essiac Tea helps restores energy levels, rebuild the immune system and helps the body to fight
off illness or disease. This is an amazing tea blend.
Aromatherapy ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 34
Gaia Spice Aroma Spray treats a variety of health disorders including respiratory problems,
stomach upsets, skin infections, blood impurity, stress and insomnia.
PART V
Information & Links
Breast Cancer Yoga E-book!! ! ! ! ! ! 37
The best part of this e-book is that you can do it at your own pace. There’s no rush to learn all
the twists or complete this lesson by a certain date. Make it fun for yourself.
Breast Cancer Yoga Links! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 38
There are more ways to get free Breast Cancer Yoga information, just simply click on the links to
automatically reach the social media platforms found on our Breast Cancer Yoga’s website
www.breastcanceryoga.com .

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Benefits of Breast Cancer Yoga Poses
Practicing flowing restorative yoga movements, along with even pacing of the breath
will restore strength and increase both energy and flexibility. Breast Cancer Yoga is
intended to awaken positive emotions, build self-confidence and diminish depression.
As we continue to practice this flowing yoga, we become open to a higher realization of
everything and everyone around us. Our world expands and there is a greater
acceptance of “what is.”
Benefits to Twists
Twists are very cleansing for the stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver and gall bladder as
well as giving deep massage to the kidneys and the digestive tract. Squeezing the
organs specifically places the body in a way that the muscles push up against an organ
and squeeze it. When finished releasing the pose, fresh blood rushes back into the
organs, cleansing and purifying it.
Introduction

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Twists and the Breath
When moving into a twisting action there may be a feeling of constriction in the lungs.
Consequently, the lower lungs start working at their minimum capacity, thereby making
the mid and upper lungs work harder and with less discomfort. The ability to develop
and direct an even breath into the most open space in the body while in a twist, (not
focusing on the compression) is beneficial for overcoming stress. When stress arises, our
body may tense up which then may hamper the breath. It is here where the lack of
directing the breath properly may be recognized. Learning to work with the breath
while doing twists can be very therapeutic.
Breathing Exercises

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Benefits
Gentle wringing out of organs
Stretches the tensor fascia lata muscle, waist and spine
Post surgical benefits of reducing fibrous adhesions and scar tissue
Improves breathing and soothes frazzled nerves
Eases neck strain, back tension and stretches spine
Opens chest, shoulders and back
Relieves muscle spasm
Creates space in the intercostals muscles for a deeper breath
Encourages relaxation and calms anxiety
Relieves depression
Two Legged Twist

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Benefits of Complementary Therapies
Complimentary therapies can be both preventative and supportive in fighting breast
cancer. Some therapies boost the immune system to counteract chemo and radiation
therapy effects. They can also reduce nervousness and anxiety. We have included a
medicinal herbal tea, therapeutic essential aroma spray and a massage oil.
It is known to many that supplementing your medical routine with herbal teas, massage
oils and an aroma spray can have a positive effect on how you feel about yourself and
where you are. In this E-book we introduce a unique medicinal herbal tea, Essiac Tea
which is a wonderful anti-cancer herbal tea. We also added Lavender as an
aromatherapy that just fills the air with wonderful relaxing scents. A great therapeutic
massage oil we recommend is Sea-Buckthorn oil.
Benefits

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