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.
Ask Tari: I am 8 weeks post bilateral breast surgery, should I do yoga?
Use yoga to manage the side effects from a breast surgery due to cancer. Simple moves can reduce Lymphedema and other side effects.
Pose of the Week: Dirty Tshirt
A yoga pose that is specifically designed for cancer patients to improve range of motion, lymphatic drainage and chest and upper-back mobility.
Pose of the Month: Knee-Down Sun Salutation
A yoga4cancer modified Sun Salutations enables cancer survivors to achieve the benefits of this pose without the risk, concern or discomfort.
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.
Simple Ways to Manage Lymphedema with yoga
Lymphedema can occur after any cancer or treatment that affects the flow of lymph through the lymph nodes, such as removal of lymph nodes. Yoga and other exercises have been proven to be effective management of initial occurrence and ongoing reduction of side effects.
Yoga Pose: Warrior One
The yoga pose – Warrior One – can strengthen the body, improve balance, build bone and improve the lymphatic system. Learn 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 #5: Yoga Strengthens the Immune System
Many claim that yoga will strengthen the immune system. Often these claims are not substantiated. But there is research and justification. Learn more today.