Oncology Yoga improves the lives of cancer survivors.

Expert Approved

Oncologists recommend yoga.

Yoga is increasingly recommended by oncologists and cancer organizations as part of cancer recovery and long-term health. The American Cancer Society and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advise 150–320 minutes of yoga or exercise weekly to aid recovery and reduce recurrence risk—highlighting active practices like Vinyasa.

But not all yoga is the same. Cancer survivors have unique needs. Our evidence-informed Oncology Yoga method ensures they meet these guidelines safely and effectively through expert training, support, and advocacy.

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What is Oncology Yoga?

Oncology Yoga is an evidence informed yoga method tailored to address the specific physical and emotional needs left by the cancer and cancer treatments. It is a comprehensive yoga practice designed to mitigate the short and long term side-effects and achieve long term health. Adaptable to all stages and cancer types.

yoga4cancer is Oncology Yoga.

yoga4cancer is designed to help cancer survivors achieve the oncology and healthcare organization recommendation to speed recovery or defend against cancer reoccurrence. Each session will:

build strength and flexibility
strengthen the immune system and the lymphatic function
reduce cancer related fatigue
improve sleep and reduce anxiety
increase bone density
help manage common side effects like lymphedema, constipation and neuropathy
and encourage survivors to participate in their wellness plan

Classes for Survivors

Professional Programs

THE ONCOLOGY YOGA BOOK

Yoga for Cancer – The Book

Tari Prinster, the founder of yoga4cancer, literally wrote the book on Oncology Yoga.

Published in 2014, ‘Yoga for Cancer: A Guide to Managing Side Effects, Boosting Immunity, and Improving Recovery for Cancer Survivors’ is the leading book to support cancer patients and survivors to manage their recovery. With all 5-Star reviews, its a perfect complement to a new practice or an existing. Or a reference for a yoga and healthcare professional looking to deepen their understanding.

Articles on Oncology Yoga

Yoga for Lymphedema: How to movement and breath support cancer recovery

Lymphedema is one of the more difficult side effects of cancer treatment to live with. […]

Why There’s No “Top Ten Yoga Poses for Cancer Survivors” — And Why That’s the Point

Many well-intended professionals expect to be provided a tidy list of approved poses for cancer […]

Yoga During Chemotherapy: What Helps, What to Avoid, and Where to Start

Simple guide to doing yoga during chemotherapy. When most people think about yoga during chemotherapy, […]

Yoga and Breast Lymphedema: What Teachers and Cancer Survivors Need to Know

Yoga with Breast Lymphedema including Metastatic Breast Cancer. Read more here.

Ask Tari: What Yoga Poses Do You Recommend After Breast Cancer Surgery?

Review a few key yoga poses that can be done to reduce the side effects from breast cancer surgery.

How yoga4cancer’s Oncology Yoga Certificate Program Aligns with the Standards That Matter in Cancer Care

If you’ve explored Oncology Yoga training, you’ve likely encountered a wide range of programs — […]

What Is the Recommended Pacing for the Certificate Program?

The yoga4cancer Certificate Program is designed to be flexible and self-paced—supporting diverse schedules, time zones, […]

Why Cancer Survivors Aren’t Meeting Movement Standards—and What Yoga Professionals Can Do

Cancer survivorship is at an all-time high. More people than ever are completing treatment and […]

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