Hello, Nausea. How Are You Today?: How Yoga Helped Me Through Cancer

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By Solange Roe

Hello, Nausea. How Are You Today, offers a candid, unvarnished, and ultimately empowering account of how yoga became an indispensable instrument in her battle against cancer. Shaw's courage and vulnerability are evident on every page of this deeply personal and accessible narrative, which not only educates but also provides hope.

Shaw's writing style is a seamless blend of the personal and the universal, characterized by clarity and poetry. Shaw's account of her journey from diagnosis to recovery is a seamless narrative that offers readers a sense of inspiration and comfort. She adeptly integrates the physical, emotional, and spiritual advantages of yoga, elucidating how the practice provided her with a sense of control, equilibrium, and tranquility during one of life's most perilous periods. Readers can establish an intimate connection with the author's narrative due to her capacity to articulate intricate emotions in basic yet profound language.

The central themes of Hello, Nausea are the transformative power of mindfulness practices, self-care, and resilience. Shaw effectively communicates the profound influence of yoga on both mental and physical health, particularly during periods of severe illness. She encourages readers to contemplate their own journeys toward healing, empowerment, and peace by integrating these core messages with her personal experiences.

This book has a profound emotional resonance. Empathy, hope, and strength are evoked by Shaw's candid depiction of her cancer-related challenges, as well as the life-affirming influence of yoga on her recovery. Her narrative illustrates the efficacy of small, intentional acts of self-care in the preservation of emotional and spiritual resilience, in addition to physical health. It prompts readers to reevaluate their approaches to healing and motivates them to adopt mindfulness as a means of coping with the challenges of life.

In summary, Hello, Nausea is an essential read for anyone seeking a personal transformation that is both heartfelt and inspiring. Shaw's bravery and insights render it an indispensable addition for those who are in search of strength, guidance, or simply a reminder of the healing power that resides within us all.

About the Author

Julie Shaw

Julie Shaw is a Certified Yoga Therapist with over 25 years of experience helping individuals find healing and resilience through the transformative power of yoga. Her journey began in 1988, long before yoga pants became mainstream, when a long corporate commute left her with chronic back pain. Searching for relief, she looked up "yoga" in the Yellow Pages and stepped into what would become a lifelong practice.

Over time, Julie discovered Viniyoga and began studying under Gary Kraftsow, Director of the American Viniyoga Institute™. This lineage of yoga, rooted in the teachings of Krishnamacharya, resonated deeply with her, emphasizing the adaptation of yoga to meet each individual's unique needs. Her training includes a broad foundation in anatomy, physiology, emotional health, and spirituality, integrating both Eastern and Western approaches to wellness.

Throughout her career, Julie has offered therapeutic yoga to individuals coping with a wide range of conditions, including structural pain, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and more. Her compassionate and personalized approach has also supported those seeking to maintain vitality and connect to their deeper sense of self.

In 2019, Julie faced her own health crisis with a breast cancer diagnosis. Drawing on decades of yoga experience, she became her own yoga therapist. The tools and practices she had taught others became her lifeline through treatment, helping her manage anxiety, depression, nausea, fatigue, hot flashes, and the physical aftermath of surgery and radiation. Emerging strong and centered, she credits the yoga teachings of the Krishnamacharya lineage for guiding her through one of life’s most difficult journeys.

Today, Julie Shaw continues to offer yoga therapy to individuals navigating illness, stress, or a desire for deeper self-connection. She is passionate about sharing these time-honored tools to support others in finding strength, healing, and wholeness.