Is yoga helpful to cancer survivors?
Most of the studies of yoga in cancer have been in breast cancer patients. They have found that yoga can be helpful in terms of anxiety, depression, distress, and stress. It didn’t seem to be as helpful for more physical outcomes, such as body composition, fitness, and muscle strength.
More research is needed, but to get the most benefit, it may be best to combine yoga with aerobic exercise and resistance (weight) training.