The leading Oncology Yoga teacher Training

yoga4cancer Certificate Program
75 Hour Program

Overview of the Certificate Program

The yoga4cancer Certificate Program is a 75-hour, evidence-informed training designed to equip yoga professionals with the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively support individuals affected by cancer.

This advanced training is designed for certified yoga teachers or therapists with at least 200 hours of foundational training and one year of teaching experience. Professionals from all yoga styles are welcome.

The method builds on Vinyasa principles and is adaptable for global participants. The course is in English, but translation tools have been used successfully by non-native speakers.

Key Features include:

100% Online & Self-Paced: Flexible structure with videos, readings, assignments, quizzes, and on demand practices.
Evidence-Based Course: Grounded in oncology, physiology, exercise science, and trauma-informed teaching.
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 supervised teaching practicum and 1:1 mentor review.
Globally Recognized: Over 3,000 professionals certified and teaching in hospitals, cancer centers, studios, and online settings worldwide.

Expert approved

Recommended by Oncologists

Leading medical organizations—including the American Cancer Society and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—recommend 150 to 320 minutes of yoga or physical activity per week for cancer recovery and prevention. Oncologists now regularly refer patients to yoga as part of their care plan.

But not all yoga is safe for cancer survivors.

The yoga4cancer Certificate Program equips professionals with the clinical insight, research, and practical tools needed to safely support survivors—bridging the gap between yoga and oncology care.

How Oncology Yoga Is Different

The yoga4cancer methodology is an evidence-informed Oncology Yoga approach designed to support people across all cancer types, stages, and recovery phases. Rooted in an adapted Vinyasa style, it combines breath-linked movement, restorative poses, and meditation techniques. The method is highly adaptable, making it accessible for diverse students and applicable across yoga styles and settings.

Cancer and its treatments can radically alter a person’s body and nervous system. Without proper training, even well-meaning yoga teachers can unintentionally cause harm—physically or emotionally. Oncology Yoga is designed to be safe, supportive, and effective, using research-backed methods to reduce side effects and improve quality of life.

The 75 hour training explores:

The physics and physiology of yoga
Facts and research about cancer and cancer treatments
Short and long term side-effects and how yoga can mitigate or reduce them
Appropriate and inappropriate asanas, pranayamas and meditations
Trauma informed methods on how to talk about cancer and be authentically supportive to individuals
Guidance on how to create an effective and safe class or individual practice
+10 hours of guided practice
Supervised practice teaching with 1 on 1 mentor support to ensure certification