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Organic box company Abel & Cole has renewed its sponsorship of a series of yoga classes for sufferers of cancer and other chronic illness. The agreement will allow the classes – which are held at London wellbeing centre Harmony House – to continue for a further two months.
Leesa Muirhead, of Harmony House, says the classes, which focus on breathing and relaxation, aim to provide support, connection and inspiration to sufferers, as well as a support network.
She explains: “These are gentle, nurturing and supportive yoga classes, specifically for people with conditions such as cancer, MS, ME and arthritis. With a strong emphasis on the breath, the classes aim to create a relaxing yet energising space – a place to encourage healing.”
“While yoga is not a cure for cancer, it enhances physical and emotional wellness and brings a peace many patients thought they had lost forever.”
A spokesperson from Abel & Cole adds: “Harmony House is very local to us and we like to actively support worthwhile causes within our local community”. Keith Abel, one of Abel & Cole's founders, also had personal reasons for supporting the classes, the spokesperson adds.
A solid body of studies has found that stress has a negative affect on the immune system and can contribute towards the onset and progress of immune-based disease such as cancer. Yoga has been found to reduce stress levels and promote relaxation and wellbeing.
The classes will run every Friday afternoon until August 11.
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