You know, we’ve been feeling really inspired lately by all the admirable yoga organizations and teachers who’ve made it their work to help people with chronic illness. It’s like every time we turn around there’s a new class or org. springing up for cancer survivors. And that’s a good thing, Martha. How can we be [...]
We may be a little late on this, but in case you didn’t already know… Yoga for Breast Health Workshop with Bobby Clennell Mondays January 5, 12, 19, 26 and February 2, 9; 12:15-1:45pm Yoga is healing on many levels. From the physical to the mental, and from the psychological to the spiritual, yoga brings [...]
It’s integrative, complementary, alternative. Call it whatever you like, yoga has fast become a meritorious component of cancer rehabilitation regimens. We’ve even seen wealthy celebrities throw some muscle (and money, lots of money) behind developing yoga-specific sanctuaries for patients under treatment or in recovery. Donna Karan for one if you want to get name-droppy. It’s [...]
Just when fatwas were getting you down…good news! Sorry for the lengthy post…but it’s good news! We need good news! The NY Times reports today that Donna Karan (yep the DKNY fashion designer Donna Karan) is donating $850,000 to Beth Israel Hospital in New York City and taking over the cancer-treatment floor to turn it into [...]