Oncology yoga is a tailored yoga practice created to meet the unique needs of individuals impacted by cancer. It modifies traditional yoga poses and techniques to provide physical, emotional, and psychological support for those undergoing treatment, in recovery, living as survivors, or receiving end-of-life care.

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Key Features of Oncology Yoga:
 

1. Gentle and Adaptive:
   The movements are carefully modified to accommodate fatigue, limited mobility, or post-surgical restrictions.
    

2. Focus on Healing:
   Emphasis is placed on stress reduction, relaxation, and immune support, which can enhance overall well-being and potentially aid the healing process.
    

3. Trauma-Informed:
   Oncology yoga is sensitive to the emotional and physical trauma that can accompany a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Instructors are trained to create a safe and supportive space.
    

4. Includes Breathwork and Meditation:
   Pranayama (breathing techniques) and mindfulness are often incorporated to help manage anxiety, pain, and sleep issues.
    

5. Evidence-Based:
   Studies have shown that oncology yoga can help reduce fatigue, stress, and depression, while improving sleep, mood, and quality of life in cancer patients and survivors.
    

6. Taught by Certified Instructors:
   Instructors often undergo specialized training (e.g., through organizations like Yoga4Cancer or Integral Yoga for Cancer) to understand cancer’s effects and how to offer safe, beneficial practices.