Practicing Yoga During Cancer

Yoga, an ancient practice that originated in India more than 3,000 years ago, helps us connect the mind and body through breathing, movement and meditation. The practice has many benefits for physical and mental health, from increasing flexibility, strength and balance, to reducing stress and anxiety levels, including during cancer treatment. Cancer patients who practice yoga regularly find that their quality of life and the complications of their emotional and physical state improve, and they are able to face the diagnosis and treatments with more physical and mental strength.