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What do you do to strengthen your Core?

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nova Scotia, Canada

In my yoga class, I shared the theory of the apple, a concept many of us living with metastatic cancer may understand deeply.

The skin represents what others see on the outside. The flesh beneath represents the pain, fear, illness, exhaustion, or bruises that may remain hidden. At the centre is the core, holding seeds of hope, healing, growth, renewal, and new possibilities.

We may look well while carrying so much beneath the surface, but the deepest strength lives within our core.

I invite… read more

The Apple Within: Healing Beneath the Surface
The Apple Within: Healing Beneath the Surface
https://www.livinglifeovercancer.com/post/the-apple-within-healing-beneath-the-surface
August 6
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A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member
Thanks

August 6
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member
How are you doing?
It’s so true. Thanks for sharing the theory of the apple.
Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family and your family

August 6
MyBCTeam

What a beautifully profound reflection — the apple metaphor captures something so many living with metastatic breast cancer feel but struggle to put into words. That quiet, unseen strength at the core is real, and it matters deeply.

Strengthening your core — both physically and emotionally — can look different for everyone Show Full Answer

What a beautifully profound reflection — the apple metaphor captures something so many living with metastatic breast cancer feel but struggle to put into words. That quiet, unseen strength at the core is real, and it matters deeply.

Strengthening your core — both physically and emotionally — can look different for everyone with breast cancer. Here are some approaches others have found meaningful:

Physical Core Strength:
- Yoga (which you're already doing — wonderful!)
- Yin yoga, which is especially gentle on joints
- Light weightlifting with proper guidance
- Physical therapy tailored to your specific needs
- Tai chi for balance and mindful movement

Inner Core Strength:
- Meditation and deep breathing exercises
- Journaling or creative reflection (like your apple theory!)
- Connecting with others who truly understand the journey
- Practicing self-compassion on harder days As one MyBCTeam member beautifully put it, exercise and movement can feel almost like magic — elevating mood, confidence, and perspective.

Always check with your oncologist before starting anything new, especially if you've had surgery, to make sure it's right for where you are in your journey. 💛

August 6
A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you. I believe in the power of prayer. Sending you love and light.

August 6

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