Presbyterian Healthcare 
Support for the Journey
Yoga for Cancer
| Allow your trained staff to work with you to achieve your relaxation and wellness goals. |
Yoga is a well-known health activity that increases flexibility, stimulates the mind and balances the body. Its effects have proven to be beneficial to cancer patients as well.
Presbyterian Cancer Center offers two levels of yoga classes so that survivors at all stages can find a class that meets their needs.
Therapeutic Yoga
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6-week series appropriate for those who meet any of the following criteria:
- Have never taken yoga
- Are still in treatment
- Cannot get up and down from the floor easily
- Have physical conditions in addition to cancer
Gentle Yoga
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6-week series appropriate for those who meet all of the following criteria:
- Have completed at least one Therapeutic Yoga series or have instructor's permission to attend
- Are no longer in treatment
- Are able to get up and down from the floor easily
Patients may self-refer. Please call to find our scheduling and availability: 704-384-6953.
Therapeutic and Gentle Yoga are offered free of charge.
