Chair Pose
Chair Pose can increases leg, hip and core strength; promotes bone health; improves balance; increases cardiovascular and lymphatic circulation. Learn how to from yoga4cancer.
Yoga Fundamentals
Exercise reduces the impact of ‘chemo brain’ or cognitive impairment.
New research indicates that cancer survivors who were more physically active prior to treatments had the best cognitive performance across the treatment period and in the 6 months afterward.
YOGA FOR CANCER: HEALING, THRIVING, AND SURVIVING
The Yoga Hour Podcast Interview with Tari Prinster Host: Dr. Laurel Trujillo on July 15, 2021 How can yoga practice address the specific physical and emotional needs of cancer patients and survivors? Tari Prinster, founder of yoga4cancer, discusses the science and benefits of yoga for cancer patients and survivors and the tools to create a …
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Using metaphors in our Oncology Yoga classes
A cornerstone of the yogacancer method and subsequent classes for cancer patients and survivors worldwide is this use of a metaphor. That metaphor is introduced by the yoga4cancer Teacher at the beginning of a class and often is referenced throughout and at the end. In a recent teacher training webinar, Tari shared how and why …
Tari’s Favorite Science of Yoga Books
Yoga is as scientific as it is spiritual. Read Tari’s favorite books on the facts and science of yoga.
Staying Active During Treatment — New Research
Staying active during cancer treatment isn’t always easy, but experts and survivors tell us all the time that it makes a huge difference.
Pose: Restorative cobbler
A yoga pose, Restorative Cobbler, can calm the nervous system which is essential for cancer patients and survivors.
Research Trial: yoga4cancer Pilot and Feasibility Study
Review he IRB research project on yoga4cancer at Hartford Hospital to integrate the modality into the quality of care for cancer patients and survivors.
Research Trial: The Yoga Mat, Where East Meets West
Read the research on how yoga can address the eight commonly experienced physiological and psychosocial side effects of cancer pain, tiredness, drowsiness, nausea, lack of appetite, shortness of breath, depression, and anxiety.
Guidelines: Move More and Sit Less for Cancer Prevention and Survival
Cancer patients and survivor should achieve a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate exercise – specifically yoga. Read the guidelines.