An ancient mind-body practice combining movement and stretches with meditation, yoga is used to manage symptoms and side effects and body terrain imbalances common in cancer.
Affordability and access
Prescription required?
- No, but we recommend you consult your oncology team before starting yoga
Other names and subtypes
Hatha yoga is an ancient East Indian movement practice and discipline that is part of the larger system of yoga. It has been practiced for thousands of years, with many different styles evolving over the centuries. Hatha yoga involves regulated breathing, moving through various poses (asanas) and stretches, and meditation to achieve physical and emotional health benefits.
You may find yoga under these alternate names and brands:
- Ananda yoga
- Anusara yoga
- Ashtanga yoga
- Bikram yoga
- Dru yoga
- Integral yoga
- ISHTA (Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda)
- Iyengar yoga
- Jivamukti yoga
- Kali Ray TriYoga
- Kripalu yoga
- Kundalini yoga
- Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy
- Power yoga
- Sivananda yoga
- Svaroopa yoga
- Tibetan yoga
- Viniyoga
- Vinyasa yoga
- White Lotus yoga
Where to access
- Many hospitals, clinics, and other health facilities offer yoga classes
- Yoga studios are available widely throughout the US and much of the rest of the world
- Videos and online sources are also available
Affordability
- Low cost (less than $500 US/year), although higher costs are possible with higher numbers of sessions