April, 2025 Daytona Beach Graduates

These are the graduates that attended live (there were a few on Zoom)

The Christina Phipps Foundation provided specialized training to yoga teachers in Daytona Beach April 12 and 13, 2025.

Presenters included Eric Michael Harris, D.O., and John Reilly, M.D., among others, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to each session.

We could not do it without our wonderful volunteers, alumni teachers and board members.

Volunteers, alumni and board members

Sunday, part 2 of the training, is all about practical oncology yoga training with sessions on chair yoga, yoga for lymphedema, breathing, gentle yoga and mindfulness presented by Board members of the CPF. Also included are group discussions and case studies.

New grads and alumni volunteers

Read more about training:

The CPF Certification Training Program

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

• The first session focuses on the cancer journey, using breast and gyn cancers as an example. This includes anatomy, breast cancer surgery, other cancer treatments, effects of treatments, reconstructive surgery and effects of surgery. Medical segments are taught by board certified medical professionals, often in a hospital setting. We also cover the psychological and emotional impact of breast cancer; physical therapy, lymphedema, and meditation. These segments are also taught by highly trained professionals in their respective fields.

• Day 2 is Oncology Yoga Technical training offered by 4 experts in the field. In the second session students and board members will have break out discussion groups to ask more specific technical questions.

Certification and Designation

Yoga instructors who are RYT 200 or above, and who hold a current Yoga Alliance Registry number may apply. Once they complete the CPF coursework they will be certified by the Foundation and receive the formal professional designation of CPF. The CPF certificate can be uploaded to the Yoga Alliance website for CEU hours.

Our growing community of over 370 dedicated yoga teachers are transforming lives through oncology yoga. Our program equips you with the skills to support cancer patients on their journey to wellness, while connecting you with a passionate network of professionals making a real difference. Apply on this site to become part of this inspiring movement and start your impactful journey today!