50hr Yoga for Heart Disease and Cancer Training
Schedule
Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 05:15 pm
UTC-07:00Location
701 Garden View Ct, Encinitas, CA, United States, California 92024 | Encinitas, CA
Advertisement
Taught by Becky Michalski, RN, BSN, C-IAYT, E-RYT 200 and Alana Keith, Yoga Therapist, Traditional Naturopath, Health Coach + MentorTwo Weekend Training:
March 20-22, 2026: 9:30am – 5:15pm PST each day (Heart Disease)
March 27-29, 2026: 9:30am – 5:15pm PST each day (Cancer)
Live stream, in person, and recordings available
Course Description:
Heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death and disease in the United States. With advances in medical treatments, more and more individuals are surviving. As Yoga Therapists, we have a unique opportunity to guide individuals on a healing path by adapting yoga practices to meet the needs of those with chronic diseases. This course will explore the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual components of cancer and heart disease. Students will learn how yoga can be a practical therapeutic application to foster healing and improve the quality of life. Upon completing this course, students will have the skills and knowledge necessary to teach yoga throughout all heart disease and cancer treatment stages with compassion and understanding. Teaching methodology will combine lecture, experiential learning, and supervised practice teaching.
Upon completing this course, students will have the skills and knowledge necessary to teach yoga throughout all heart disease and cancer treatment stages with compassion and understanding. Teaching methodology will combine lecture, experiential learning, and supervised practice teaching.
Specific knowledge and skills addressed in this course include:
- Introduction to cardiac anatomy and physiology.
- The primary characteristics of cancer and the immune system.
- Standard treatments and their side effects.
- Psychosocial and spiritual aspects of heart disease and cancer.
- Theory and practice of asana, pranayama, meditation, and deep relaxation.
- Safe adaptation of yoga practices to meet the needs of individuals with an underlying chronic illness.
- Long-term survivorship and the importance of integrating yoga as a lifestyle practice.
- Working with the medical community.
Tuition: $1080
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
701 Garden View Ct, Encinitas, CA, United States, California 92024Event Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
