PSG Institute of Oncology and Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (CCF) joined hands to conduct a special Yoga Session for patients on Wednesday.
Dr.Balaji, Director, PSG Institute of Oncology presided over the event. Dr.Subhashini, Sr.Naturopathy and Yoga Consultant of the institute demonstrated a series of simple yoga asanas that will benefit the patients. 60+ persons practiced the asanas (simplified Pranayama) under her guidance. This activity was held as a part of the 12th International Yoga Day.
It is important to mention that CCF and PSG Hospital have been conducting free yoga classes for cancer patients and their caretakers since September 2020 between Tuesdays and Fridays (4days per week) and have benefitted 6500+ persons. From 2025 onwards, the 2 medical entities have been conducting ‘Onco Yoga’ (Yoga for cancer patients’ wellness) to observe Intl.Yoga Day.
Dr.K.S.Rajkumar, Sr. Surgical Oncologist; Dr. Bharadwaj, Medical Oncologist; Dr.Shashi Ranjani, Pediatric Oncologist; Dr. Sruthii Nanjundappan,Surgical Oncologist of the institute also attended.
