Yoga centre supports cancer research

A yoga centre in Woy Woy will donate part of its fees for a cancer survivor program to breast cancer research.

The Peninsula Yoga Centre has adopted Breast Cancer Research as its charity of choice, according to facilitator Mr John Wilson.

"We have developed a yoga practice which is specific to breast cancer survivors but would benefit sufferers of other types of cancer," Mr Wilson said.

"The classes are physically gentle and are aimed at reducing stress and managing the side effects of chemotherapy and other medical procedures.

"The yoga postures utilised in this program are restorative in nature, and when combined with certain breathing techniques are energising and relaxing but require very little physical exertion.

"The slower, deeper, more regular breathing that yoga facilitates can help people feel calmer and more energetic during that stressful period of being diagnosed with cancer and enduring treatment for it."

The Cancer Survivor Program is held on Wednesdays at 11.30am.

Each class is one hour in duration and the cost is $10 per person, of which $5 is donated to Breast Cancer Research.

Press release, 16 Apr 2008 John Wilson, Peninsula Yoga Centre