The Breath – The exhale is the key to cancer recovery
The yoga4cancer method is based on a vinyasa style for a specific reason. It looks to maximize the benefit of
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 effectiveness for all cancer patients and survivors.
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.
How to set up a safe and effective Oncology Yoga practice?
Oncology Yoga Loves Props Oncology Yoga utilizes loads of yoga props. The goal of ‘yoga props’ is to ensure that
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.