4 Best Yoga Exercises for Breast Cancer

Yoga has been shown to have positive effects on breast cancer outcomes. It may have positive effects for you, no matter your specific journey. It is also a practice that can and should be personalized. While the above sequence is made up of restorative poses that are a great starting point, always check with your doctor and also a physical therapist or yoga instructor about your body’s specific needs. About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime, making it the most common cancer in women in the United States.Beyond the fact that exercise in general can reduce the risk of certain cancers including breast cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute, exercise also lowers the level of certain hormones (including insulin and estrogen) that are associated with the development and progression of breast cancer. Studies say that physical activity after a breast cancer diagnosis has potentially “favorable influence on breast cancer incidence and outcome.”Yoga is one such way to exercise. Try the following the gentle yoga routine and see how you feel.