Meet the Inspiration
This DVD was inspired by my love for my mother, Priscilla Kinney, and my admiration for her strength, determination and positive attitude during her 22 year ongoing battle with breast cancer. I had researched ways to minimize her discomfort from the cumulative side effects of years of chemotherapy, medicine and surgery. I was encouraged by the fantastic results of studies that had been done on yoga and breast cancer, but dismayed that there were no videos that addressed the specific needs of breast cancer patients. I realized that most studies were using a regular yoga practice that had not been tailored to the disease it was fighting and yet the results were so encouraging - I could imagine the benefits of a practice specifically designed for breast cancer survivors!
I wanted to create a video that was easy to follow for a beginner, but could be challenging for even a seasoned yogi. The poses all have several stages, from beginner to more experienced, so that as you grow in your flexibility and practice, you can continue to challenge yourself and move deeper into the postures. Our poses have been chosen so that a maximum benefit is achieved in a one hour practice, which includes a guided meditation. By the time you are done with the video, you will feel more relaxed, easier in your mind and body, with a renewed sense of energy and purpose. By making yoga part of your daily routine, you are creating vibrancy and healing energy that will course through your body all day and help make your journey from survivor to thriver.
With better medicines and treatment, more and more women are beating the disease, but the mental and physical toll that a diagnosis brings can linger for years. YFC will help you transition from survivor to thriver, bringing joy and a heightened sense of well being, along with a calming energy that a regular yoga practice brings.
