Webinar: Yoga and Cancer Care with Smitha Mallaiah, Yoga Therapist
Smitha Mallaiah, PhD(c), C-IAYT, a yoga researcher and clinical yoga therapist in the Integrative Medicine Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center, describes yoga therapy, the research backing yoga’s benefits for cancer patients, and practical tips for making yoga practice safe during and after treatment. She also shares interactive guided practices and how to integrate yoga into your actual daily life.
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