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Is Oncology Yoga effective?
Out of curiosity we recently asked ChatGPT, ‘Is Oncology Yoga effective?”. Below was the answer
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Oncology Yoga Beginner’s Series Join Teri Gandy-Richardson, a yoga4cancer Certified Teacher, for a short sequence
Creating a safe and effective Oncology Yoga Space
STEP #1: IDENTIFY YOUR SPACE STEP #2: PLAN AHEAD STEP #3: GENERAL TIPS
What is Oncology Yoga?
Oncology Yoga is an evidence-based yoga practice that addresses the specific needs of cancer patients
Breast Cancer Incidence Rates – they have changed.
Recently, one of our trained teachers was reviewing some of our material and highlighted an
Ask Tari: What poses would you recommend for post operation Breast Cancer?
Review a few key yoga poses that can be done to reduce the side effects from breast cancer surgery.
What Yoga Teachers Need to Know About Teaching Cancer Survivors
Teaching yoga to cancer patients and survivors comes with unique benefits and risks. Understanding the principles of Oncology Yoga is a first step to providing a safe and effective support.
Benefit #10: Yoga Enhances Empowerment and Well-Being
Cancer patients and survivor suffer from of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a diagnosis. Yoga has been proven effective tool to manage PTSD.
Benefit #9: Yoga Enhances Body Image
Yoga does not just help the body get strong, flexible, and detoxified. It helps our perception of the body and improves self-esteem. Cancer survivors have the same desire as everyone else: to look good!
Benefit #8: Yoga Helps Manage Fear and Anxiety
Fear is one of the most common and overwhelming reactions to those three little words, “You have cancer.” Yoga is well known for its powers of relaxation. Learn the evidence.
Benefit #7: Yoga Helps Manage Pain
Cancer treatment and their side effects can cause pain, not the cancer itself. But a yoga practice can reduce pain. Learn why and how.
Benefit #6: Yoga Helps Manage Weight Gain
Weight gain has significant impact on both physical and psychological aspects of a cancer survivor’s life. Yoga can help manage weight.
Benefit #4: Yoga Keeps the Spine Strong
The spine is our super highway for all the major body systems. Keeping it strong is important to cancer patients and survivors. Learn more.
Benefit #3: Yoga Increases Range of Motion and Flexibility
Cancer treatments can reduce flexibility because surgeries and radiation create scar tissue around muscles and joints. Yoga can manage impact and long term use.
Benefit #2: Yoga Strengthens the Body
Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation weaken the body in the act of eliminating cancer as a life-threatening disease. Yoga builds strength.
Benefit #1: Yoga Detoxifies the Body
Yoga borrows from the science of physics using the principles of movement, gravity and resistance to detoxify. Learn more.
Fast Facts – the y4c Intake Process for Oncology Yoga students
Getting to know your students quickly is probably the most challenging but crucial element of
“The Block Test” to create a safe and effective practice for cancer patients and survivors.
The Block Test determines how many blocks are needed to safely and effectively support participants
The “Loop” – a vinyasa to warm up the spine in a Oncology Yoga class.
Why the Loop? Part of the yoga4cancer breathing technique and the Warm-Up vinyasa is to
How are yoga4cancer Teachers applying their Oncology Yoga Certification?
Since our first training in 2004, we have trained nearly 3,000 yoga and healthcare professionals
What resources does yoga4cancer provide to graduates of their Certification Program?
Upon successful completion of the Certificate Program, a teacher is provided access to a separate
How to access Exclusive Events or Videos for Certified Teachers?
To support our certified yoga4cancer Teacher Community of nearly 1,500 active teachers, we provide Exclusive