Empowering you to transform your life. 

Did you know that there are 34 randomised control trials (the golden standard of trials!) to show the incredible health benefits that yoga has for cancer survivors? Research tells us that the impact of yoga on the quality of life for cancer survivors ranged from moderate to high! That’s a lot more than many medications you might have prescribed to you!

I am joined by the pioneer for teaching yoga to those affected by cancer and that is Vicky Fox.

You can join Vicky’s weekly online classes here - most are free to attend https://vickyfox-yoga.com/classes or join one of her yoga teacher trainings to support others going through cancer. 

Find Vicky on Instagram here: @yogaforcancer

And if you don’t believe me when I say yoga is the most incredibly healing tool, then have a look at the research yourself here ;-)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38426042/

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro.

03:37 How Vicky started free yoga classes for cancer survivors.

06:44 Reflect on yoga, find the right fit.

12:10 Yoga benefits physical well-being and relieves some side effects.

14:01 Yoga opens the door to breath, mindfulness, and meditation.

17:01 Exercise is crucial for healthcare and empowerment.

23:08 Yoga improves bone quality and strength.

29:26 Dani and Vicky share physical and emotional challenges.

34:17 Supporting people with osteoporosis, and lymphedema through safe practice.

37:08 Yoga connects inward and outward community experiences.

38:33 Self-kindness in yoga practice is important.

About Dani:

The Menopause and Cancer Podcast is hosted by Dani Binnington, menopause guide, patients advocate for people in menopause after a cancer diagnosis, and founder of the online platform Healthy Whole Me. 

There is lots of information out there about the menopause but hardly any if you have had a cancer diagnosis as well. Many people say to me they have no idea what their options are, who to ask for help, and that they feel really isolated in their experiences. 

I started this podcast because there was nothing out there when I was thrown into surgical menopause at the age of 39, which followed on from my cancer diagnosis aged 33.

Through the episodes, I want to create more awareness, share information from our fabulous guest experts, doctors and other specialists in the cancer and menopause field. 

And of course, I will share stories from the people in our community.

So that together we can work towards a better menopause experience. For all of us.

More educated, better informed and less alone.

Connect with us:

For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org

Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancer

Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub