Yoga for depression and anxiety symptoms in people with cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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Objective: Cancer and its treatment can lead to a variety of physical and emotional concerns impacting on those affected, including subclinical or clinical depression and anxiety, which in turn have a significant impact on wellbeing, quality of life and survival. The aim of this review was to evaluate the effect of yoga‐based interventions on self‐reported depression and anxiety symptoms in people with cancer in randomized controlled trials. Method: Six databases were searched to identify relevant studies. Systematic review procedures were followed including a quality assessment. Meta‐analysis of suitable studies was conducted. Results: 26 studies from our search criteria were eligible for inclusion for depressive and 16 for anxiety symptoms. Meta‐analyses revealed evidence for significant medium effects of yoga on depression symptoms ( N = 1,486, g = −0.419, 95% confidence interval [CI] = −0.558 to −0.281, p < 0.001) and anxiety ( N = 977, g = −0.347, 95% CI = −0.473 to −0.221, p < 0.001) compared to controls. Subgroup analyses for depressive symptoms revealed significant effects for all analyses performed (type of cancer, type of control, treatment status, duration of intervention or frequency of yoga sessions), with effect sizes being comparable between subgroups. Similar findings were found for anxiety symptoms except for treatment status, where the only significant effect was found when yoga was delivered during active treatment. Conclusions: This review provides evidence that in people with cancer, yoga‐based interventions are associated with amelioration of depression and anxiety symptoms and therefore a promising therapeutic modality for their management. However, the potential for risk of bias together with control group design challenges means the results should be interpreted with caution.
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Recent Progress in Mind–Body Therapies in Cancer Care
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Health benefits of yoga for cancer survivors: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Niu, N., Huang, R., Zhao, J., & Zeng, Y. (2023) · Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing · doi:10.1016/j.apjon.2023.100316 · Cited by 28 · see citing works
“For mental health, previous studies 13,16 reported the effects of yoga on reducing anxiety and depression in the short term.”
BackgroundResultMeditation and mental health apps: relaxation, yoga, and meditation apps
Gál, É. (2023) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-99271-8.00013-9 · Cited by 23 · see citing works
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“Several systematic reviews have evaluated the effect of yoga, highlighting its significant impact on reducing depression [26, 41, 42].”
BackgroundEstablishing an Integrative Oncology Service: Essential Aspects of Program Development
Lacey, J., Huston, A. J., Lopez, G., Vozmediano, J. R., Lam, C. S., Narayanan, S., Lu, W., Wolf, U., Subbiah, I. M., Richard, P., et al. (2024) · Current Oncology Reports · doi:10.1007/s11912-024-01504-x · Cited by 22 · see citing works
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“In addition, yoga seems effective for the management of psychological symptoms in patients with cancer, such as anxiety, depressive symptoms and stress [101,104,107–109].”
Wurz, A. J., McLaughlin, E., Hughes, K., Ellis, K. M., Chen, A., Cowley, L., Molina, H., Duchek, D., Eisele, M., & Culos-Reed, S. N. (2023) · Pilot and Feasibility Studies · doi:10.1186/s40814-023-01244-y · Cited by 18 · see citing works
Impact of Exercise Training on Depressive Symptoms in Cancer Patients: A Critical Analysis
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“Biology 2022, 11, 614 5 of 13 Abbreviations: BDI, Beck Depression Inventory; BDI-II, Beck Depression Inventory-II; BSI-18, Brief Symptom Inventory; CES-D, Center for Epidemiological Studies—Depression; HADS, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale; Patient Health Questionnaire-2; PHQ-2, Patient Health Questionnaire-9; PHQ-9…”
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Yoga Therapy in Cancer Care via Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mallaiah, S., Narayanan, S., Wagner, R., Cohen, C., Christie, A. J., Bruera, E. D., Lopez, G., & Cohen, L. G. (2022) · Integrative Cancer Therapies · doi:10.1177/15347354221141094 · Cited by 16 · see citing works
Lei, F., Lee, E., Shin, J., & Lee, S.-Y. (2023) · PLOS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0282887 · Cited by 11 · see citing works
“Furthermore, the present findings are inconsistent with a meta-analysis that revealed significant small to moderate effects on both anxiety and depression in yoga interventions for cancer patients [37].”
ResultExpectations of Tele-Yoga in Persons With Long-Term Illness: Qualitative Content Analysis
Hedbom, T., Liljeroos, M., Thylén, I., Orwelius, L., Jaarsma, T., & Strömberg, A. (2023) · Journal of Medical Internet Research · doi:10.2196/36808 · Cited by 11 · see citing works
“Moreover, yoga has been found to assist individuals with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, those with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, and individuals dealing with cancer in relaxing and effectively managing their anxiety and fear [14-16].”
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“Previous meta-analyses have suggested that longer yoga session lengths and intervention durations of less than 10 weeks are associated with stronger effects in reducing depression and anxiety, respectively [16, 27].”
InfluentialLiu, H., Gao, M., Huang, Y., & Zhou, Y. (2023) · Journal of Leisure Research · doi:10.1080/00222216.2023.2181675 · Cited by 10 · see citing works
“For instance, prior studies support yoga as a clinical treatment that exerts influence on depressive disorders (e.g., Cramer et al., 2013; Gonzalez et al., 2021) and trauma healing (e.g., Macy et al., 2018; Oosterbroek & Dirk, 2021).”
ResultA Systematic Review of Yoga Interventions on the Mental Health of Nursing Professionals and Students
Arya, R. G., Srivastava, D., Divya, B. R., Madhu, M., & Bhargav, H. (2025) · International Journal of Yoga · doi:10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_195_24 · Cited by 10 · see citing works
“[60,61] In addition, yoga has demonstrated benefits in improving sleep quality among healthcare workers and patients, [51,61] and enhancing life satisfaction in adults, [62] which is essential for overall psychological well‑being.”
Evaluation of integrative oncology modalities for symptom management: a MASCC/SIO global survey
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“…by practitioners and working with IOM such as acupuncture, massage, reflexology, reiki, and guided imagery, have also been shown to alleviate pain, neuropathy, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, anxiety, and depression, among other ailments commonly experienced by persons with cancer [11, 14–16].”
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“Yoga can improve health-related QOL, mental health, and cancer-related symptoms and relieve CRF and stress in women with BC [14–17].”
Cardiac autonomic dysfunction in patients with cancer: exploring the role of physical exercise
Borsati, A., Toniolo, L., Ciurnelli, C., Bettariga, F., Riva, S. T., Frada, P., Belluomini, L., Trestini, I., Tregnago, D., Insolda, J., et al. (2025) · Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology · doi:10.1007/s00432-025-06234-6 · Cited by 10 · see citing works
“Yoga, originated in India and emphasizes physical pos - tures, breathing techniques, and meditation, and has been widely evaluated in patients with cancer (Gonzalez et al. 2021 ; Song et al. 2021; Health 2024a, b, c).”
Körperliche Aktivität und Bewegungstherapie in der Onkologie
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Yoga Therapy Research: A Narrative Review
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Giridharan, S., Ansari, J., Shanbhag, N. M., & Balaraj, K. S. (2024) · Cureus · doi:10.7759/cureus.62668 · Cited by 8 · see citing works
“Gonzalez et al. [23] found significant enhancements in functional well-being, while O'Neill et al. [28] reported improvements in global health status.”
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Integrative Approaches for Cancer Pain Management
Martini, R., Brown, T., Singh, V., & Woodbury, A. (2024) · Current Oncology Reports · doi:10.1007/s11912-024-01536-3 · Cited by 6 · see citing works
“A 2021 systematic review and meta-analysis [133] found evidence that yoga intervention was helpful for both depressive and anxiety symptoms.”
Bîlc, M. I., Pollmann, N., Eisenmann, C., Buchholz, A., Pokhrel, B., Lauche, R., & Cramer, H. (2024) · Annals of Medicine · doi:10.1080/07853890.2024.2397571 · Cited by 5 · see citing works
Treatments of depressive symptoms in cancer patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
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“Several factors could contribute to these discrepancies, including potential confounding effects of antidepressants on pain management in cancer patients, as well as the unique context of cancer-related depression, where symptomatology and treatment responses may differ from the general population.”
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The Effects of Online Yoga Practice on Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review
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“Yoga for cancer patients has been shown to alleviate symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and fatigue [17], with systematic reviews suggesting physical, psychological, and cognitive improvements [18,19].”
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“Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is a stressful life event that can lead to psychological distress due to the cancer itself and subsequent treatment (9, 10).”
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“Effective complementary methods include aromatherapy [4], dignity therapy [5], mindfulness-based interventions [6], and yoga [7].”
Yoga in Cancer Care: A Bibliometric Analysis of Systematic Reviews
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Hot Yoga Leads to Greater Well-being: A Six-week Experience-sampling RCT in Healthy Adults
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“Firstly, as reported in one systematic review and five metaanalyses, most previous studies have focused on the effects of yoga on the clinical population with physical issues or psychiatric disorders (Brinsley et al., 2020; Gonzalez et al., 2020; Li et al., 2021; W. L. Wang et al., 2020).”
Rabe, A., Kessler, A. F., Hagemann, C., Schubert, J., & Jentschke, E. (2024) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-075698 · Cited by 3 · see citing works
“As in previous yoga studies (eg, 11 ), self-report questionnaires will be used for this purpose.”
SDG3, Good Health and Well-Being: Status, Achievement and Yoga Strategies
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“22 Lastly, recent meta-analyses have also con fi rmed the bene fi cial role of yoga practice during cancer survivorship on decreasing symptoms of depression and anxiety 23 and cancer-related fatigue.”
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A jógázó nők mentális és testi egészsége a gyakorlási paraméterekkel összefüggésben
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“Therefore, investigating the effects of yoga on people with other (nonbreast) cancer types and across genders remains necessary [4, 5].”
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“However, these interventions require long training and consistent adherence to the intervention, demanding considerable energy and time from the patients [11 – 13].”
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“15–17 Studies indicate that mindfulness can reduce depressive symptoms in patients with breast cancer, while acupuncture is recognised as an effective non-pharmaceutical therapy for managing depression.”
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SDG3, Good Health and Well – Being: Status, Achievement, and Yoga Strategies
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“On the other hand, the study utilized a piezoelectric harness and a pulse sensor to assess respiration and heart rate, further confirming the positive effects of yoga on physiological indicators [21].”
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“…yoga practice (8–12 weeks, 2–3 times/week, 30–60 min/session) rapidly alleviates depressive symptoms in cancer patients (Hedges’ g = − 0.419, p 0.001), accompanied by a 28% reduction in salivary cortisol levels ( p 0.001), with the effect peaking after a cumulative 60 h of training (59, 60).”
InfluentialInterest in and Barriers to Practicing Yoga among Family Caregivers of People with Cancer
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The Impact of Yoga on the Immune System of Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review of Current Evidence
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“[17] Furthermore, yoga improves stress, inflammation, and immune function biomarkers in cancer survivors, indicating its potential to modulate immune responses.”
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IOGA COMO INSTRUMENTO DE QUALIDADE DE VIDA EM PACIENTES DIAGNOSTICADOS COM ANSIEDADE
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Yoga als komplementärmedizinisches Verfahren in der Onkologie
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Yoga als komplementärmedizinisches Verfahren in der Onkologie
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Yoga in Lung Cancer Care: A Scoping Review of Randomized Clinical Trials and Outcomes
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Prescribing Yoga for Mental Wellness: Need for a Nuanced Approach.
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New Trends in Integrative Cancer Care: The Role of Exercise, Music, and Education
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“Multiple reviews have found that yoga and meditation are effective methods to reduce anxiety and improve mental health among survivors with cancer [17, 22–24].”
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“Yoga may also have potential as a treatment approach [10–13].”
Hotspots and Global Trends of Yoga Research on Women Health From 2000 to 2024
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“Yoga-based exercises are included as prior evidence supports yoga as a beneficial exercise modality to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms in cancer survivors [23].”
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Spirituality a source of strength for paediatric cancer patients and their families in South Africa
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Mind–body exercise for symptom management in cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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“The results regarding yoga are different from previous studies (44).”
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- Authors
- Gonzalez, M., Pascoe, M. C., Yang, G., de Manincor, M., Grant, S., Lacey, J., Firth, J., & Sarris, J.
- Affiliations
- Western Sydney University (AU)
- Victoria University (AU)
- NICM Health Research Institute Western Sydney University Penrith New South Wales Australia
- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse (AU)
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- University of Manchester (GB)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Corresponding author
- Sarris, Jerome
- ORCID
- Venue
- Psycho-Oncology
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2021-03-24
- Volume
- 30
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 1196-1208
- ISSN
- 1057-9249 (ISSN-L)
- 1099-1611
- OpenAlex
- W3135788021
- Cited by
- 102
- References
- 82
- Citations by year
- 2026: 17 · 2025: 17 · 2024: 28 · 2023: 29 · 2022: 9 · 2021: 2
- FWCI
- 2.06
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- Psycho-Oncology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Research Explorer (The University of Manchester) (publishedVersion, other-oa)
- Minerva Access (University of Melbourne) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Keywords
- yoga, depression, anxiety, cancer patients, yoga intervention, psychological distress, quality of life, complementary therapy
- MeSH terms
- Anxiety, Depression, Humans, Neoplasms, Quality of Life, Yoga
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