You are feeling strain and tension around your rib cage, chest, arm and arm pit that really isn’t changing.
You have tried a bunch of things and the tension continues and your scar gets more ropey.
It is still a bit difficult to get your arms over your head and behind your back to do up or take off your bra.
You would like to get back to more activity – tennis, pickleball, weight lifting – activities that use your arm and shoulder.
But you also want to be safe – you don’t want to hurt yourself.
You are looking for a teacher who understands.
You don’t want just another teacher or trainer.
You want someone who understands cancer treatment and recovery.
A teacher who clearly cares, understands the whole body-mind relationship, and has a good understanding of science/evidence/results.
Someone who will keep it real without spewing BS.
A teacher who has worked with 100s of people and helped them get back their activities they love.
And, their clients have proven success reducing or eradicating the tension, strain or ropey scar feeling.
[Online training]
THE POWER OF PURE MOVEMENT:
BREAST CANCER RECOVERY
Now Available, On Demand
$249
50% proceeds will go to charities supporting people who are recovering from cancer and cancer treatment
How Susi Helps
For almost 30 years I have been combining my B.Sc Kinesiology with therapeutic aspects of yoga to help people reduce and eradicate pain.
My yoga for cancer recovery program was studied at the University of Calgary for 8 years, serving hundreds of people throughout the spectrum of cancer treatment and recovery.
The research showed there were benefits of therapeutic yoga both during treatment and post treatment.
Through and since that 8 year period, I saw and continue to see people make significant gains post breast cancer treatment.
They . . .
Improve their movement patterns and resolve patterns of tension and tightness post surgery.
Soften out the ropey feeling of scar tissue.
Bring suppleness back to their tissue impacted by surgery, chemo and radiation.
Clear up lymphedema.
And, as they gain in their physical body, their confidence grows, their fear reduces, and their inner clarity rises.
They also reconnect to a depth of inner wisdom that can often be hammered away with cancer treatment.
Because Ultimately, Tissue Can Change
This is so vital for people to understand.
It is especially true if your issue feels really “tight” or strained around the area of surgery and into your rib cage, arm pit.
Many people are told this is due to scar tissue and/or radiation, and that the tissue has been impacted by surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation.
This isn’t wrong information . . . tissue is impacted by treatment . . .
However, with intelligent awareness, and specific movement, you can have a totally different experience.
Your tissue can shift and that tight and strained feeling can resolve.
You can get your arm over your head, and behind your back.
You can style your hair, put on/take off your bra, or play a hard game of Tennis, Pickleball, or Lift Weights again.
Key Factors for Recovery
There are 4 Key Factors for Improving Movement, Softening the Scar, and Reducing Tension and Strain.
Softening the Scar Is Faster and More Sustainable with Massage and Movement.
Many people over work the scar massage and can create more tension. Combining thoughtful and gentle movement can rekindle vital and energy and transform the tissue quality of the scar.
Understanding Where the Strain is, is Not the Actual Problem.
Yes, there was treatment in the area where you have pain and strain. And, so often the gains are not made by working only at the shoulder and chest area. You need to work with the hips, torso, neck and even your feet and see the how the whole of your body impacts and influences how your shoulder, shoulder blade and rib cage feel.
Recognizing the Compensatory Patterns that Contribute to Tension and Strain.
This builds upon points 1 and 2. The more awareness you have for how you move, the better your outcomes will be
The Turtle Wins.
The slower you go the faster and more sustainable your results. This can intially feel frustrating, until you see the changes.
These 4 concepts all work together to support recovery and
healing post breast cancer treatment.
In fact, many of my clients have said they feel stronger, and more agile than before their diagnosis.
[Online training]
THE POWER OF PURE MOVEMENT:
BREAST CANCER RECOVERY
Now Available, On Demand
$249
50% proceeds will go to charities supporting people who are recovering from cancer and cancer treatment
Online Training Includes:
- Anatomy and Mechanics. We’ll explore the of your shoulder, shoulder blade, rib cage post breast cancer treatment, and how your whole body integrates into the healing process.
- Recognize Your Key Compensators To Soften Scars and Improve Function. Time and time again, helping people soften scars and reduce tension comes from reducing compensatory patterns and improving your ability for pure movement.
- How To Retrain So You Can Optimize Your Movement Patterns. This is when you will feel lighter, taller and have better movement through your arms, rib cage, neck, back, hips and feet.
- How To Choose The Best Exercises For Yourself and Get Back To the Activities You Love. With less tightness, less tension, less pain, all while feeling taller, lighter, vital, and more free.
What You'll Get in This 14+ Hour Program?
In this 6 week program you will receive:
You Will Finish the Program With:
14 hours of training
Each session will be therapeutic yoga, breath and stillness. We will start with 10-15 minutes of lecture to set up the context for the class, and include time for q&a.
Email contact with me as questions arise between sessions.
2 Hours of Sleep Meditation, and 2 Hours of Ayurveda Teaching
1 hour Discussion with medical doctor on hormone replacement therapy post cancer treatment
Bonus practice sessions for good days, crappy days and blahzee days (because the recuperative process can be a roller coaster).
A deeper understanding of the biomechanics of breast cancer recovery and healing.
What you can specifically do to support tissue impacted by chemo or radiation, enable scar tissue to become more supple, and how to turn patterns of tension and tightness into a foundation of strength and stamina.
An understanding of common compensatory patterns, and why reducing them is so vital for recovery and recuperation.
A map to support you or your client from rehabilitation —> better movement —-> strength and stamina.
[Online training]
THE POWER OF PURE MOVEMENT:
BREAST CANCER RECOVERY
Now Available, On Demand
50% proceeds will go to charities supporting people who are recovering from cancer and cancer treatment
This online program is for you if:
- You have tried to resolve your movement patterns and scar issues and have tried a number of exercises, but any relief you’ve experienced is limited or temporary.
- You believe your there is more to the scenario but you aren’t sure how to access a solution.
This online program is NOT for you if:
- You don't think change is possible.
- If you are not willing to learn or do the exercises. To make a change, you will need to follow the concepts that are taught. It won't take a lot of time, but will require a sustained commitment.
- Your schedule is packed from morning to night. If you’re already struggling to find the time to attend to your daily responsibilities, this may not be the right fit at this moment.
[Online training]
THE POWER OF PURE MOVEMENT:
BREAST CANCER RECOVERY
Now Available, On Demand
$249
50% proceeds will go to charities supporting people who are recovering from cancer and cancer treatment
We’re excited to roll out the Welcome (yoga) mat for you soon!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
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