These restorative yoga sessions offer a nurturing space to relax, recharge, and reconnect with yourself. Through gentle restorative yoga poses, evidence-based breathing practices, relaxation techniques, and guided meditation, participants are supported in cultivating self-care, resilience, and calmness.

Dr. Akansha Batra is a public health researcher with expertise in Economics, Health Policy, and Epidemiology, focusing on mental health, well-being, and the social determinants of health. She is a certified Breathwork and Meditation Instructor with over 15 years of meditation practice, a Yoga Alliance-certified 200-hour Yoga Instructor, and a Prenatal Yoga Instructor. As a faculty with the International Association for Human Values and the Art of Living Foundation, she teaches programs including the Sleep & Anxiety Protocol, Effortless Meditation, and breath-based meditation programs. Through the holistic practices of yoga, breathwork, and meditation, she is passionate about empowering individuals with practical tools to build resilience and enhance overall well-being.

Click HERE to complete a client intake form, which is required to participate in our workshops. Our classes and workshops are available to women and non-binary individuals, who are Alameda or Contra Costa County residents, and who either have/had cancer, or who are/have been a support person for someone with cancer.

Click HERE to register in advance for this class.

This class requires a signed waiver to attend. Please fill out the form HERE and email a signed copy to either wellness@wcrc.org or sandy@akhilahealth.org to complete the sign-up process.

NOTE: If we do not yet have an intake form on file for you, someone from WCRC will reach out to you to collect your information prior to confirming registration.  After registering and intake review / approval, you will receive an automated confirmation email.  You will also receive an email prior to the event requesting your RSVP for in person or virtual attendance.