75 Hour ONCOLOGY YOGA Training
yoga4cancer Certificate Program
LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 2025
Recommended by Oncologists.
Leading medical organizations—including the American Institute for Cancer Research, the American Cancer Society, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—recommend at least 150 minutes of physical activity, such as yoga, each week, along with two days of strength training, to support cancer recovery and reduce recurrence risk. Oncologists now regularly refer patients to yoga as part of their comprehensive care plans.
However, not all yoga is appropriate or safe for cancer survivors. the Teaching Oncology Yoga Certificate Program prepares professionals with the clinical knowledge, scientific research, and practical tools needed to safely guide survivors—bridging the gap between yoga and oncology care.



Backed by Science
A 75 Hour Advanced Training
The yoga4cancer “Teaching Oncology Yoga” Certificate Program is a online, self-paced training designed for busy yoga professionals worldwide. It includes expertly designed videos, assignments, webinars, quizzes, guided practices, and personalized mentor support.
Developed by Tari Prinster and certified over 3,000 worldwide professionals now teaching in hospitals, cancer centers, studios, homes, and online.
Program Features:
- A 75 hour Evidence-Based Course: Grounded in oncology, physiology, exercise science, and trauma-informed teaching.
- 100% Online & Self-Paced: Flexible structure with videos, readings, assignments, quizzes, and on demand practices.
- +300 page Manual: includes the latest research, guidance on poses, teaching tools and more.
- Practical Tools: Learn how to adapt poses, create safe sequences, and confidently address short- and long-term side effects of cancer and its treatments.
- Expert Mentorship: Personalized feedback and support, including 1:1 mentor review.
- Monthly Live Events: Optional events to enrich your learning experience.
- Globally Recognized: Over 3,000 professionals certified and teaching in hospitals, cancer centers, studios, and online settings worldwide.
- 75 Hours of CEU Credits: With IAYT or Yoga Alliance
SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPANTS
For Yoga Professionals
This advanced training is for certified yoga teachers or therapists with a minimum of 200 hours of foundational training and at least one year of teaching experience. Professionals from all styles and lineages are welcome.
Participants should be comfortable with technology, self-paced learning, and taking personal responsibility for progress.
The program is delivered in English, though many international students have successfully used translation tools like Google Translate.
Non-Yoga Professionals
We are launching the ‘Oncology Yoga Foundations” Program in Fall 2025. This educational program is designed for professionals that do not plan on ‘teaching’ oncology yoga but seek to integrate, learn and advocate. Learn more and pre-register.
The Details
Fast Facts about
"Teaching Oncology Yoga" Certificate Program
75 hour program | **NEW** self-study program will launch September 1st, 2025. |
Comprehensive Curriculum | Extensive focus on research of cancer and yoga. Practical application and experience. Contraindications. Professional development & ethics. Download DRAFT Curriculum. |
Self-paced, flexible schedule | Fully flexible. Each trainee determines their daily and weekly schedule to achieve deadlines. Access to program for 1 year. |
Registration | Registration opening June / July 2025. |
yoga4cancer Manual | Comprehensive 262 page manual includes the latest research, guidance on poses, teaching tools and more. Download sample. Additional required reading: Tari’s ‘Yoga for Cancer’ book. |
Mentorship | Tuition includes one hour of individual mentor session (upon practicum submissions). Additional Mentorship and Technical Support can be added on for a fee. |
BONUS Live Events | Optional Monthly Live Events included. Download DRAFT Schedule. |
CEU credits | 75 Hour of CEUs available for Yoga Alliance and the International Association of Yoga Therapists. |
Tuition | – Early Registration = $1,299 – Regular Tuition = $1,499 – Payment Plans will be provided. Please review financial aid recommendations. |
Registration Opens June 2025
Program Curriculum
The 75 hour program is designed to be fully self-paced and flexible for various schedules, locations and learning styles.
The curriculum builds on a foundational yoga training from any lineage and provides:
- Extensive focus on research of cancer and yoga.
- Practical application and experience.
- Contraindications.
- Professional development & ethics.
The Program Manual
The program includes a nearly 300 page manual. This manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the online learning system.
The manual is a combination of yoga4cancer experience over the past two decades, including research, poses & counter indications, clinical application, and information from oncology experts, like the American Cancer Society, the CDC and the National Cancer Institute.
Also, the manual is designed and often used as a reference for future application upon Certification.
BONUS Live Events
Monthly live community events are included in the program:
- Live Oncology Yoga Classes
- Lectures & Discussions
- Check-Ins / Q&A
- Teacher Spotlights
These events are optional. The date and time of events will vary. Replays will be provided.
Continuing Eduction Credits
Yoga Alliance and IAYT
Our Certification Program provide continuing eduction credits with both Yoga Alliance and International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Both will provide 75 hours of continuing education credits.
SAMPLE LECTURE
Immune System
Please watch a sample lecture on the Immune System. Tari explains the role of Lymphocytes – our natural cancer fighting cell.
Learn more
Read the Fact & Research
The volume of literature and research on the effectiveness of yoga for cancer patients and survivors is significant. Review recent research studies or articles and learn why Oncology Yoga should be the standard of care for all cancer patients and survivors.
- Why Cancer Survivors Need Movement—And How Oncology Yoga Makes It Possible
- Yoga for Bone Health in a Leukemia Patient
- Why Oncology Yoga Training Is Essential for Yoga Professionals
- Why Oncology Yoga Training Matters in Healthcare Settings
- How are yoga4cancer Teachers applying their Oncology Yoga Certification?
- “Yoga is as scientific as it is spiritual.”