Natasha Swinford

Teaming up with @bcrfcure 🩷 Yoga and Pilates content creator, Natasha Swinford @natashaswinter was first diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in 2018. Five years later, her world was turned upside down when the cancer returned as metastatic. #ResearchIsTheReason Natasha now has treatment options that allow her to live a full, active life. BCRF recognizes the critical need for more metastatic breast cancer research, which is why nearly half of this year’s research investment is dedicated to MBC. #breastcancerawarenessmonth #breastcancer #mbc #metastaticbreastcancer #octoberbreastcancerawareness #breastcancerresearch #breastcancerresearchfoundation

✨ Y O G I S E E Y O G I D O ✨ loved this one so much! I only feared rejoining my new pedicure so I grabbed a mat and got to work 💓ps living in this @lezat_la bra and their organic cotton clothes. Makes me feel safer to sweat in 🥹 host: @bowlingandyoga inspo: @awwjoaww pose name: #CasualHiddenEagle 📌 Tips from the host: ✨Camera is on a short tripod ✨ Warm up arms for a bind and standing hamstring and glutes ✨ Cross back leg over front leg at the ankle (flip your foot to balance on top of toes) ✨Lock out your standing leg and hinge with a straight spine ✨Top arm hand is over bottom arm hand ✨ Tuck your chin toward your legs, gaze is down ✨ Hide your face behind your arm Crew — tag us! @ysydcrew 🙌🏼 Jo @jbreton22 Joyce @geeoice_yoga Helen @helengarnerweaver Natasha @natashaswinter Sarka @sarka_yoga San @sanparrafit Pia @northernstar_yoga Svenja @svenjaborchers Jen @jenbellyoga Jen @thyme4yoga Becca @bowlingandyoga #ysyd #ysydcrew #Forwardfold

Mother 💐 I grew up never having to wonder if my mom would be there. Dance lessons, performances, every big moment and small one, she was always in my corner. She sacrificed so much for her kids. We are more alike than I ever realized. We even faced breast cancer at the same time and never let it dictate our lives. That kind of strength runs deep. I am who I am because of her. 💐 #mothersday2026 #breastcancerwarrior #bestmom

✨ Y O G I S E E Y O G I D O ✨ love this one and once I angled my front arm diagonal, I could lower my hips a bit. It’s the perfect amount of creepy and cool 😏 host: @geeoice_yoga inspo: @adrianiyoga pose name: #DoTheHopperCrawl notes from the host: 〰️ warming up the hips, core, ankles & stretching tops of feet can only help! 〰️ i found it easiest to start seated. 〰️ hook arm around same side foot, so the top of the foot is in the crook of the arm. 〰️ bring that hand/fingertips to the floor with foot hooked, forearm of other arm down like you’re about to do a funky arm balance. 〰️ now liiiift the other leg’s knee with top of foot on the floor! you may find it helps to lean forward a little & tap into your strong core & shoulders (bc yes, you’re 💪!) 〰️ my camera was pretty low to the ground, a block height at most. Crew — tag us! @ysydcrew 🙌🏼 Jo @jbreton22 Joyce @geeoice_yoga Helen @helengarnerweaver Natasha @natashaswinter Sarka @sarka_yoga San @sanparrafit Pia @northernstar_yoga Svenja @svenjaborchers Jen @jenbellyoga Jen @thyme4yoga Becca @bowlingandyoga #ysyd #ysydcrew #funkyforearms

I had no idea what I was getting myself into by posting a video of some body bar moves I taught the seniors at the gym. I would love to challenge them to a pressing and handstand contest though. These people also have no idea that my monthly Lupron and Fulvestrant and Truqap for stage 4 cancer is known to deteriorate your bones. Luckily my chance of breakage is still low from me staying strong 💪🏼 #yogastrong #metastaticbreastcancer #osteopenia

#ToeTapTuesday going to see Hayley Williams Thursday with my sister AND her and her husband will be moving close to us! Same street! About a mile down the road. Pretty cool!!in other news I’ll be subbing Pilates Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am before my regular class all through May. Instructor got injured. Shout out if you’re local. #handstandpress #presshandstand #yogastrong

I haven’t had a post go viral in a long time. Well my osteoporosis one did and as mean as some people were on there, it did open my eyes to lifting heavier weights. I really angered people with the video using a baby 20lbs 🤣 The problem is they don’t realize that my medications do this to my bones and I’m not sure I can reverse it through working out. I will be more consistent with my vitamins and upping my vitamin D! #metastaticbreastcancer #sliders #coreburn

✨ Y O G I S E E Y O G I D O ✨ well this was a fun one but I kept cutting myself out. Finally I got one I liked that just barely kept my toes in so I put it in my app to expand it and got a hilarious surprise. It’s almost like they added the in the host (San) to help me 🙊🤣 Also, super excited about this new brand I found @lezat_la I’ve been trying to wear less synthetic clothing and eliminate plastic from my life which feels impossible at times. But step by step I’ve made a lot of changes and sweating in organic cotton feels much safer! Obsessed with their prints after wearing solids for so many years now! Check them out! Host: @sanparrafit Inspo: @amporndula Pose name: #FlyingYogiMode 📌 Tips from your captain host: ✨ Shoot from block height — ground level is your runway ✨ Tangle your foot on your arm first — buckle up before takeoff ✨ Shoulder meets knee — this is your engine ✨ Lift your leg AND your arm simultaneously or not — and we have liftoff 🛫 ✨ Smile — we know you’re terrified and we love you for it 😂 Crew — tag us! @ysydcrew 🙌🏼 Jo @jbreton22 Joyce @geeoice_yoga Helen @helengarnerweaver Natasha @natashaswinter Sarka @sarka_yoga San @sanparrafit Pia @northernstar_yoga Svenja @svenjaborchers Jen @jenbellyoga Jen @thyme4yoga Becca @bowlingandyoga Check out Fabletics for affordable, comfy, stylish workout gear, and much more. I wear lots of their jackets and sweats too! #ysyd #ysydcrew

Can we talk about bone density for a second? Because mine came back lower than expected and honestly I’m still processing it. Boderline osteoporosis at 49. I move my body every single day. I always have. So if you’ve ever assumed that because you’re active you’re automatically protected from certain things, this is me gently challenging that. Go get your baselines checked. Knowledge is everything. I’m going to see if I can get some other tests as DEXA is knows to not be as accurate for petite women. But I also know the cancer meds I take do a number on my bones. #metastaticbreastcancer #dexascan #bonedensity

✨ Y O G I S E E Y O G I D O ✨in April @fabletics #FableticsPartner and my week for YSYD! Sorry in advance for this killer arm balance but modify if you need to! It can be a screen shot from a pop up! Also, fun to try challenging poses too 😆🙊 🧘‍♀️ Host: @natashaswinter ♥️ Inspo: @passionpilatesyoga ❞ Name: #CrowOutsidetheBox 📝 Notes from the Host: 📍 Camera low 📍 Angle yourself slightly diagonal with some back showing 📍 Stack your top hand over your bottom forearm and hand 📍 Lean forward and take that side crow. You don’t need to hold long. Just tuck tight and gaze ahead 📍 Modify with toes on a wall or one foot down 📍 Make it your own or be a copy cat! Crew — tag us! @ysydcrew 🙌🏼 Jo @jbreton22 Joyce @geeoice_yoga Helen @helengarnerweaver Natasha @natashaswinter Sarka @sarka_yoga San @sanparrafit Pia @northernstar_yoga Svenja @svenjaborchers Jen @jenbellyoga Jen @thyme4yoga Becca @bowlingandyoga Check out Fabletics for affordable, comfy, stylish workout gear, and much more. I wear lots of their jackets and sweats too! #ysyd #ysydcrew #sidecrow

DAY 8 #AlovateOurPractice2 FOLD/ MINDFULNESS! FINAL DAY! Thank you for joining, for commenting, for sharing your beautiful practice! Day 8: Forward Fold/any mindfulness pose Focus: Cultivating inner awareness and presence. Hosts: @natashaswinter @fernbergmans_yoga @yogawithtet @zitaloveyoga @mochaccinoland Sponsors: @aloyoga (US$100 gift card) @alowellnessclub (6 months’ free) #forwardfoldvariation #restorativeyoga #aloyogachallenge

DAY 7 #AlovateOurPractice2 RESTORATIVE! Let’s get melty. Come join us this April as we focus on different areas with the intention of uplifting the mind, body, and spirit through yoga. Each day’s line-up is meant to lead us to explore new areas within the poses, deepen our practice, and find joy in movement. Line-up: Day 1: Mountain/any grounding pose Focus: Setting intentions and connecting with the earth. Day 2: Tree/any balance pose Focus: Finding stability and balance in body and mind. Day 3: Warrior II/any strength pose Focus: Building physical and mental strength. Day 4: Splits/any flexibility pose Focus: Lengthening and stretching the hamstrings. Day 5: Camel/any heart opener Focus: Opening the heart and cultivating vulnerability. Day 6: Shoulder stand/any inversion Focus: Gaining a new perspective and challenging fear. Day 7: Child’s/any restorative pose Focus: Relaxation and self-care. Day 8: Forward Fold/any mindfulness pose Focus: Cultivating inner awareness and presence. Hosts: @natashaswinter @fernbergmans_yoga @yogawithtet @zitaloveyoga @mochaccinoland Sponsors: @aloyoga (US$100 gift card) @alowellnessclub (6 months’ free) #yogaflows #restorativeyoga #aloyogachallenge