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 and survivors. It employs the
Yoga Props ensure safety, comfort and efficacy.
Oncology Yoga utilizes both traditional yoga props and more creative, low cost options. The goal of ‘yoga props’ is to
Oncology Yoga cannot be codified.
Oncology Yoga cannot be codified, as the needs of cancer patients vary dramatically based on many factors, including those that have nothing to do with the cancer itself. Our pedagogy will refine your skills to be able to evaluate each and every person who comes to you for help and to provide safe and effective yoga to support their needs.
Chair Pose in Oncology Yoga
Chair Pose can increases leg, hip and core strength; promotes bone health; improves balance; increases cardiovascular and lymphatic circulation. Learn how to from yoga4cancer.
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.
Ask Tari: What precautions exist for practicing yoga with Breast Lymphedema?
Yoga with Breast Lymphedema including Metastatic Breast Cancer. Read more here.
Ask Tari: How do you help numbness in my toes and feet?
Peripheral Neuropathy is a common side effect of chemotherapy. It a side effect to the nervous system. Yoga can help.
Ask Tari: Why doesn’t yoga4cancer include Downward Facing Dog?
Yoga is extraordinarily beneficial for cancer patients and survivors. But some yoga needs care and support. Oncology Yoga is recommended.
Pose: Restorative cobbler
A yoga pose, Restorative Cobbler, can calm the nervous system which is essential for cancer patients and survivors.