Movement & Wellness for Breast Cancer
Support your body. Calm your mind. Strengthen your resilience.
SurvivingBreastCancer.org offers free virtual movement and wellness classes designed specifically for individuals diagnosed with early-stage and metastatic breast cancer (MBC), as well as caregivers.
Our evidence-informed, integrative oncology–inspired programming helps reduce stress, improve mobility, and support overall quality of life during treatment and survivorship.
Creative and expressive movement—exploring the mind, body, and spirit—has the power to support healing, reduce stress, and strengthen the mind-body connection, especially for those navigating breast cancer and survivorship.
Upcoming Classes
(Weekly, Monthly, & On Demand)
Restorative Yoga: A Monthly Journey Into Calm, Comfort & Inner HealingMultiple DatesMon, Jun 15Online Event
On Demand Classes
Download the SurvivingBreastCancer App to access our Wellness Library with hundreds of programs from including yoga, Pilates, meditation, Qi Gong, and more.
Join Us for Movement Monday
All classes are free and offered virtually.
You are welcome to join with your camera on or off but of course we always encourage people to have their videos on to build community.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, living with metastatic breast cancer, in survivorship, or supporting a loved one — there is space for you here.
Why Movement Matters During and After Breast Cancer
Research shows that regular physical activity and stress-reduction practices can:
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Reduce treatment-related fatigue
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Improve sleep and mood
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Support lymphatic health and mobility
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Decrease stress and anxiety
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Enhance overall quality of life
Our classes are inclusive, adaptable, and accessible from home — so you can move at your own pace, wherever you are in your journey.
SBC
On Demand Classes
Have access to our programs anytime, anywhere
Experience gentle Tai Chi designed for people living with cancer. This on-demand class helps reduce fatigue, improve balance, and support emotional well-being—at your own pace, from home. No experience needed.
Heal & Move:
Gentle Qigong for Breast Cancer Recovery
This supportive class uses gentle movements & breathwork to promote healing, manage side effects, & find inner peace during breast cancer recovery.
Breast Cancer Recovery Yoga: Gentle Poses with Chair Support (Improves Flexibility & Reduces Lymphedema)
This restorative yoga class is designed specifically for breast cancer patients and survivors. Join certified instructor Kim O´Brien for a gentle sequence of poses using a chair for added comfort and support.
Pilates Snacks
Short on Time? Try an Exercise Snack!
In our fast-paced lives, carving out time for fitness can feel overwhelming. But staying active doesn't have to mean hour-long workouts or trips to the gym. With exercise snacks—quick, low-impact movement breaks you can do anytime, anywhere—you can boost your energy, improve circulation, and support your overall wellness. Whether you're managing fatigue from breast cancer treatment or just juggling a busy schedule, these short bursts of movement make it easier to stay consistent with your physical health goals.
DIEP flap Yoga
Restorative Yoga
Pilates
- Multiple DatesTue, May 26Online EventSlow down. Breathe. Move with intention. In this gentle Tai Chi & Qi Gong session, you’ll be guided through flowing movements designed to release tension, restore energy, and support healing from within. No experience needed,just bring your body, exactly as it is.
- Multiple DatesSat, Jun 06Online EventDid you know that Pilates can specifically address post-surgical tightness and lymphatic health? From restoring range of motion after a mastectomy to strengthening the "powerhouse" following flap reconstruction, Pilates offers a low-impact solution to post-treatment side effects.
- Multiple DatesTue, Jun 09Online EventJoin us for our Online DIEP Flap Yoga Classes, a gentle, supportive, and guided movement series created specifically for individuals preparing for or recovering from DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery.
- Multiple DatesMon, Jun 15Online EventStep into a space of deep relaxation and gentle healing with our Restorative Yoga class, offered year-round by SurvivingBreastCancer.org. Designed for all experience levels, this cozy, nurturing practice invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your body.
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