Feel Good, Live Well: The Role Of Yoga In Cancer Care

Many health centers and community organizations offer yoga for cancer patients. This 5,000-year-old practice based on Indian philosophy has become popular in the US in recent years. But does the combination of meditation, postures, and rhythmic breathing that yoga is known for really help with cancer treatment and recovery? Here are important facts you need to know and how to get started.

What is yoga?

It is an ancient form of exercise for the mind and body. Yoga aims to improve breathing, flexibility, and strength through a series of movements and postures. The term is derived from the Sanskrit word “Yuj” …read more