“The Last Ecstatic Days”

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Ethan Sisser, a young man with terminal brain cancer started livestreaming his death journey. Thousands joined to celebrate his courage. Honoring Ethan’s wish, his doctor Aditi Sethi transported him to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. What unfolded next is a story rarely glimpsed: how a community of strangers helps a young man die with grace. “The Last Ecstatic Days” reveals a man who will not let us forget him, even after his last breath. Visit Integral Yoga’s end-of-life website for more resources on death and dying.

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