personalised yoga and somatic movement for those affected by cancer
1:1 personalised
sessions
Optimised for different
stages of treatment
Flexible and adaptive to
ups and downs of treatment
15+ years of teaching
experience
Move and grow at a pace that works for you.
I’m Manisha. With decades of professional training and my lived experience of my life partner’s own cancer journey. Witnessing firsthand the side effects of treatment, I sought out specialised training in yoga for cancer and combined this with over 15 years of experience as a yoga and somatic movement instructor and more recent experience as a Thinking Environment coach. OncoYoga offers personalised yoga and somatic movement programs specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals undergoing cancer treatment, cancer survivors, and their caregivers. Sessions are designed to be flexible to work with the ebbs and flows of your individual treatment journey in a private, calm 1:1 environment and small groups.
This combination of professional expertise and personal experience ensures that OncoYoga provides safe, empathetic, and effective movement sessions.
Methods that support your treatment journey ❊
Sessions are built to meet you where you are
Each session is tailored to the individual's specific needs and treatment cycle helping individuals manage the side effects of cancer treatments
01A flexible approach keeps you moving when your treatment is challenging
By combining yoga with somatic movement, each session will be holistic, gentle, and adaptive, promoting physical and emotional well-being
02A client centred, holistic approach to all sessions, nurtures your body and mind
Using movement, breath and sound, each session will improve mobility, strength and relaxation
03Pricing Information
We can work together 1:1 or in small groups of up to 3 people. If you have a companion or carer, they can join in too, or if you’d simply like to attend with friends and loved ones, with or without cancer, that’s absolutely fine.
Sessions will either be in person in the Birmingham and Sandwell area or virtually
There’s a booking and payment system directly below - simply choose your preferred booking type (single or block), then continue your booking to add additional participants and schedule your times.
Sessions for one to three participants ❊
Single Sessions
You can book by the hour via the booking system below. The first person on the booking is charged at £60/h.
01Block Bookings
Book and plan 6 sessions for the cost of five; £300 for a single participant. Information on additional participants below.
02Additional Participants
I can host up to three participants for any session. When booking, you can add additional participants. Each additional person is charged a supplement.
03Ready to Book?
To book a session or block with me, start by choosing the relevant appointment type. You can add more participants, pay, and schedule your dates and times right here on this website.
If you have any queries or wish to contact me, please feel free to call me on 07305 152 785 or send me a message, and I’ll reply as quickly as possible.
Three Pillars,
one being
Meditation & Breath Work
Working with the breath, visualisations and meditation allows us to come into the present moment - the here and now. The breath oxygenates the body and gives us energy.
Gentle Somatic Movement
Somatic movement encourages us to move away from ‘doing’ towards ‘being’, through gentle mindful movement. The lying down practice on blankets, includes sliding, gliding, rocking and rolling movements, which compress and decompress the tissues, helping increase circulation, reduce fatigue and promote relaxation.
Space
A safe and supportive space to ground, rest, and to rebuild strength, release tension and find moments of calm.
Structured Sessions
Each session is tailored to the individual's specific needs and treatment cycle and is a holistic approach to integrating physical movement, breathing, mediation and relaxation. The slow, mindful and nurturing practices encourage you to turning inwards. Classes are tailored with modifications to adapt to you energy levels and range of movement.
Do you have any questions?
I’ve created a comprehensive FAQ that will cover most of the basics. If you have any specific queries or would like to discuss your own circumstances, please feel free to contact me. Send a message via the contact form, or you can reach me by telephone on 07305 152 785