What do we do
About yoga4cancer
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
Founded in 2005, yoga4cancer developed one of the first structured, evidence-informed methodologies dedicated to teaching yoga safely and effectively to people affected by cancer. Our mission is simple and essential: to make Oncology Yoga accessible, safe, and effective for anyone touched by cancer.
yoga4cancer is best known for:
- The yoga4cancer Methodology—a comprehensive, evidence based framework for teaching Oncology Yoga
- A globally recognized Oncology Yoga Teacher Certification Program
- A growing network of 3,000+ trained teachers worldwide
- Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development
- Advocacy for integrating Oncology Yoga into standard cancer care and survivorship support
What do we do?
Empower Cancer Patients and Survivors: Provide free tools and resources on Oncology Yoga to enhance physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Educate and Train Professionals: Offer comprehensive training programs, workshops, and events to yoga and healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective practices.
Ensure Accessibility: Make yoga available and accessible to all individuals touched by cancer.
Build a Supportive Community: Foster a network of support and connection among cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
Advocate for Integration into Cancer Care: Promote the incorporation of yoga into standard cancer treatment protocols through research and advocacy efforts.
Our vision
Oncology Yoga is prescribed and available for all those touched by cancer.
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.
People are Talking About us
Words from our Community
About Our Founder
Tari Prinster
Tari Prinster is a cancer survivor, master yoga teacher, celebrated author and founder of yoga4cancer and the yoga4cancer Foundation (501c3), which bring evidenced informed Oncology Yoga to cancer survivors worldwide.
Tari’s organization has trained over 3,000 professionals worldwide and supports research to assess the contributions of yoga. Yoga4cancer advocates for Oncology Yoga in both private and public sector and organizations.
Tari and her global community have seen the benefits to recovery that Oncology Yoga provides —before, during and after treatment.
Her book, Yoga for Cancer: A Guide to Managing Side Effects, Boosting Immunity, and Improving Recovery for Cancer Survivors, is an illustrated guide for cancer survivors available in English, Spanish and Japanese. It is highly reviewed and sold over 15,000 copies world wide.
Tari also contributed to ‘Yoga Therapy Across the Cancer Care Continuum‘ by Leigh Leibel and Anne Pitman.
Leadership
- Josi Kytle – Co Founder, Executive Director
- Dale O’Reilly – Director
- Teri Richardson Gandy – Board Member, Senior Teacher & Presenter
- Jeannine Bishop – Board Member and Senior Teacher
- Lindsey Pearson – Board Member, Teacher and Meditation Specialist
- Sheilagh Falcigno – Board Member
- Stephanee Howell – Senior Teacher and Hospital Integration Liaison
- Carolyn Kirshner – Senior Teacher & Medical Advisor
- Laura Hernandez – Senior Teacher and Tri Lingual Lead (Spanish, French and English)
- Clare Patterson – Senior Teacher, Therapist in Training and MSK Liason
- Karen Apostolina – Senior Teacher, Yoga Therapist and Hospital Integration Liaison.
- Jana Hicks – Senior Teacher
THE ONCOLOGY YOGA BOOK
Yoga for Cancer – The Book
Tari Prinster, the founder of yoga4cancer, literally wrote the book on Oncology Yoga. As 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 any daily practice.
