Yoga

“People often report increased anxiety and depression after receiving a cancer diagnosis. Some symptoms include difficulty sleeping, fatigue, inability to focus and increased negative thought patterns. Yoga has been proven to reduce psychological distress, including symptoms of anxiety and depression.1 It can be challenging for patients with cancer to prevent their minds from wandering, dwelling on the past, or worrying about the future. Meditation and deep breathing exercises allow them to clear their mind and focus on their breath, which grounds them and helps them to focus on the present. Yoga creates a sense of self-regulation and awareness making it easier for the patient to cope with stressful situations.2”

“If done in a studio, yoga can foster a sense of community and camaraderie, decreasing feelings of isolation that can be caused by a cancer diagnosis. Yoga and meditation are not only useful while in treatment. The mindfulness achieved while practicing yoga carries into post-treatment survivorship. It can help limit anxiety caused by longer gaps between doctor visits, the fear of recurrence, and the uncertainties of follow-up scans.”

The Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Patients - Oncology Nurse Advisor

Yoga4Cancer

Email: Contact » Yoga4cancer - The Leader In Oncology Yoga

“Oncology Yoga is an evidence-informed yoga method tailored to address the specific physical and emotional needs left by the cancer and cancer treatments. It is a comprehensive yoga practice designed to mitigate the short- and long-term side-effects and achieve long term health. “

“Yoga4cancer is designed to help cancer survivors achieve the oncology and healthcare organization recommendation to speed recovery or defend against cancer recurrence. Each session will:

· build strength and flexibility

· strengthen the immune system and the lymphatic function

· reduce cancer-related fatigue

· improve sleep and reduce anxiety

· increase bone density

· help manage common side effects like lymphedema, constipation and neuropathy

· and encourage survivors to participate in their wellness plan

Oncology Yoga Classes and Videos - FREE

Laura Kupperman – Yoga for Survivors®
“If you are currently going through cancer treatment or know someone who is still trying to get their life (and body!) back after treatment has ended, you’ve come to the right place… The Yoga for Survivors® program … mission is to share the healing path of yoga with cancer survivors worldwide by providing safe, accessible classes to survivors of any type of cancer, at any stage of recovery.” See website for list of teachers in various Colorado locations.
https://laurakupperman.com/yoga-for-survivors-teacher-list/

For a list of teachers in various Colorado locations please visit: https://laurakupperman.com/yoga-for-survivors-teacher-list/

Note: The above description is so limited because the only mention of “Yoga for Survivors” was on that teacher list. Basically, as she states “…my calling in life is helping helpers help – but it’s true! I coach health & wellness professionals on their career and business goals so that they can focus on what they do best: helping their clients thrive.

UCHealth – Fort Collins

UCHealth Cancer Center - Harmony Campus

2121 East Harmony Road, Suite 170,

Fort Collins, CO 80528

“UCHealth Cancer Center - Harmony Campus … provides patients and their family members free yoga classes to help address stress and inflammation.”

“It follows evidence-based practices and was developed based on the needs of our patients.”

Restorative yoga enters into cancer treatment plans - UCHealth Today

Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado

1701 Main Avenue, Suite C P.O. Box 941

Durango, CO 81302

970-403-3711

Email: hello@cancersupportswco.org

Restorative Yoga for People Touched by Cancer “focuses on relaxation, stress reduction and rejuvenation. It is accessible for all cancer patients and post-treatment survivors of any age, any level of yoga experience, and in all states of health, even those who are post-surgery. Caregivers are also welcome.”

“The class is offered at no cost and fills up quickly.” https://cancersupportswco.org/home/about-us/

Boulder Community Health

4747 Arapahoe Avenue Boulder, CO 80303 303-415-7000

“Renew and Restore is an 8-week gentle yoga class to help improve strength, flexibility, and well-being.”

https://www.bch.org/our-services/rehabilitation/outpatient-reh