Use of Gentle Yoga for Survivors

 

The Christina Phipps Foundation fosters the use of yoga as part of the restorative and rehabilitative process following breast cancer surgery. Our instructors are trained to recognize that such surgery will often result in lingering pain and a reduced range of motion. Our instructors bring a gentle yoga approach to each of their students and remain sensitive to individual limitations.

 

The CPF Oncology Yoga Teacher Training Program

 

The Christina Phipps Foundation's formal instruction program consists of two sessions scheduled on separate days, typically on weekends.

 

• The first session includes breast anatomy, breast cancer surgery, other treatments, effects of treatments, reconstructive surgery, and effects of surgery. Medical segments are taught by board-certified surgeons. We also cover the psychological and emotional impact of breast cancer; physical therapy for after-effects, lymphedema, and the meditation aspects of yoga. These segments are also taught by highly trained professionals in their respective fields.

 

• Prior to the training, each student is given a case study to research and prepare a formal presentation. During the second session, the students present their case study and recommendations to other students and board members. Each student is required to demonstrate expertise in teaching and grasp of the specialized knowledge gained during the Foundation's course work.

 

Graduation and Designation

 

Once the CPF coursework is completed, including a demonstration that the synthesis of this knowledge into their teaching methods during their formal presentation will be certified by the Foundation and receive the formal professional designation of CPF. The CPF certificate can be presented to the Yoga Alliance for CEU hours.

 

Eligibility and Volunteer Requirement

 

Yoga instructors who are RYT 200 and who hold a Yoga Alliance Registry number may apply. In exchange for participating and completing the program, all recipients of the CPF Designation agree to donate (on their own time and at no charge) one hour of instruction per week for at least six months. 

 

 

Interested?  Fill out our Teacher Application Form.