BENEFITS OF YOGA IN THE TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER

The practice of Yoga can be a great ally in the treatment of breast cancer. The benefits of this activity are countless. But, we will list three to help you in the decision to start now:

• Reducing anxiety and stress

A breast cancer diagnosis is almost always followed by a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. Meditation provides moments of tranquillity and self-awareness, which restores balance so that you can make important decisions or simply feel yourself again.

• Relieves symptoms of depression

Breathing, when done slowly and combined with meditation and Yoga postures, works as a natural antidepressant for the body. Furthermore, some postures stimulate the functioning of organs such as the thyroid, which is responsible for the production of hormones and manages the chemical reactions of the body's cells, whose malfunctioning is one of the main causes of emotional disorders.

• Improved self-esteem

It is common for low self-esteem to be one of the side effects of cancer treatment. The practice of Yoga, over time, helps you to face problems in a new way. It also helps to bring more clarity to your decisions.

GENERAL BENEFITS OF YOGA PRACTICE

When practised regularly, it brings many physical and mental benefits. It also helps to maintain health in a simple and harmonious way.

Here are 5 benefits that will encourage you to practice Yoga:

• Gradualimprovement inflexibility
  It is possible to observe the gradual improvement in the body's flexibility when performing postures that, at first, seemed impossible;

• Improvement of posture
  Greater body awareness and consequently improvement of posture on a daily basis;
  
• Increased focus
  The postures help increase your focus, making you less distracted and more present in your daily tasks;
  
• Improves sleep quality
  Practice provides greater control over the nervous system, leading to greater relaxation when sleeping;

• Expansion of awareness
  Better understanding of the importance of thinking, feeling, acting calmly, having serenity and lots of love.

When viewed, not just as a physical exercise, Yoga philosophy can provide the self-knowledge needed to experience good feelings like empathy, gratitude and forgiveness.