Bosom Buddies Yoga

In numerous studies, yoga has been shown to help in the following ways after breast surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy*

• Cancer fatigue
• Lymphedema**
• Range of Motion
• Quality of life (during diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment)
• Balance (caused by cancer fatigue and/or neuropathy)
• Depression
• Improved immune system response
• Improved sleep (reducing cortisol)
• Decrease in recurrence  (when combined with some form of aerobic activity)
• Reduced mortality  (when combined with some form of aerobic activity)
• Sexual side effects (pelvic floor, atrophy) and hot flashes as a result of treatment

Yoga helps regain strength, flexibility, and balance, while promoting mindfulness and stress reduction. Restorative poses and deep breathing exercises provide relief and manage anxiety.

Practicing in a group fosters community and connection. Consultation with healthcare providers and certified instructors is essential for a tailored, safe practice that meets individual needs.

Sign up on my eventbrite page here. Click on Check availability to sign up for individual weekly classes. Classes are by-donation (pay-what-you-can).

*References available at See the science.

**Five years post-op, 5% of patients who have had sentinel lymph node biopsy and 16% of patients who have had axillary lymph node dissection will develop lymphedema.