The Self-Study Approach: Making Oncology Yoga Training More Accessible
At yoga4cancer, our mission is to train and support as many yoga and healthcare professionals as possible—so that more cancer
How to be a successful Oncology Yoga Professional?
Working with cancer survivors is both a privilege and a responsibility. Being an Oncology Yoga professional is more than mastering
Yoga for Bone Health in a Leukemia Patient
Excerpt in the ‘Yoga Therapy Across the Cancer Care Continuum’ published December 2022 by Leigh Leibel and Anne Pitman By
Why Cancer Survivors Need Movement—And How Oncology Yoga Makes It Possible
Movement is Medicine for Survivorship If you’re a cancer survivor, movement isn’t just helpful—it’s vital. Both the American Institute for
Guidance on using a chair into Oncology Yoga sessions
Oncology Yoga practices rely on yoga props to ensure a class is safe and effective. A chair is one of
Developing Critical Thinking – our approach to Teaching Oncology Yoga.
Many well-intended professionals expect to be provided a distinct list of poses for cancer patients and survivors as part of
Why Oncology Yoga Training Is Essential for Yoga Professionals
Offering yoga to cancer patients and survivors requires more than compassion—it demands competence. Specialized Oncology Yoga training provides the tools,
Why Oncology Yoga Training Matters in Healthcare Settings
1. Patient Safety Cancer treatments can cause side effects like bone fragility, neuropathy, fatigue, lymphedema risk, and compromised immunity. A
Why Oncology Yoga Cannot Be Codified
While many healthcare interventions follow standardized protocols, Oncology Yoga is fundamentally unsuited to rigid codification. This is not a limitation—it
Fast Facts: Intake, Privacy, and Why We Use a Verbal Process
Getting to know your students quickly is one of the most challenging—and most essential—skills of an effective Oncology Yoga professional.