As part of my continuing series of specialist masterclasses for yoga teachers, this 90min. session focuses on how to support students whose cancer diagnosis has become incurable.
Many teachers feel unsure, anxious, or afraid of “getting it wrong” when working with someone facing advanced illness. This masterclass is designed to gently and practically address those concerns, helping you feel more informed, compassionate, and confident.
We’ll explore questions such as:
- What do I say when someone tells me their cancer cannot be cured?
- What is the difference between incurable cancer and terminal cancer?
- What does palliative care look like in practice?
- What role can yoga play at this stage of life?
- How can I support someone while protecting my own emotional wellbeing?
Rather than turning away from difficult questions, or struggling on our own, working together and informing ourselves reduces fear and prepares us for what may come.
This masterclass is for you if:
- You currently teach students living with cancer
- You’d like to work with cancer patients in future
- You feel uncertain about how to respond to serious illness
- You want to bring more skill, compassion, and confidence into your teaching
You’ll leave with:
- A clearer understanding of long-term management of incurable cancer
- Insight into palliative and end-of-life care
- Practical guidance on adapting yoga practices appropriately
- Greater confidence in communication and emotional boundaries
- Space to reflect on whether this work is right for you
If you feel called to deepen your ability to support students through one of life’s most profound transitions, I’d love to welcome you.