What is yoga therapy?
While yoga may draw to mind images of mat-filled studios, yoga can be practiced in many places, including healthcare settings. The use of yoga in healthcare is called yoga therapy. Yoga therapy is tailored to the needs of individuals who are managing health conditions, including cancer, explains Smitha Mallaiah, a senior mind-body intervention specialist.
“Yoga therapy is a very focused area of clinically applying these yoga principles...

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