Table 1 Overview of class layout for the yoga program for adults diagnosed with gynecologic cancer
Activity | Description | Timing |
|---|---|---|
Arrival | The instructor seeks to make the class environment welcoming and connect with participants as they transition into the class | 5 min |
Warm-up | Starts with a breath practice, followed by a structured sequence of movements from a seated position intended to help participants center themselves in the present, get their heart elevated, and prepare their mind and body to fully engage in the class by tuning into their body, heart rate, breathing, and energy level | 15 min |
Sequence 1 | A structured sequence of standing movements intended to help participants connect their movement with their breath as they engage in dynamic movement | 10 min |
Sequence 2 | A structured sequence of standing and balancing movements intended to help participants connect their movement with their breath and engage multiple muscle groups as they flow through a series of shapes | 15 min |
Restoration | A structured sequence of movements to help participants regulate their breathing and heart rate and begin the calming process and transition into a meditation practice | 20 min |
Social time | The instructor prompts conversation among participants intended to promote reflection and connection | 5–10 min |
Departure | When participants conclude their social time or the scheduled class time ends, the instructor transitions participants out of the class by thanking them for attending and inviting any individual questions | 5 min |