Sometimes I come across an article I want to share—because it puts into words what I experience again and again in my work.
This interview from Spiegel Fitness accompanies people who, after cancer, are asking: How do I get back into my body? How do I find my way back to myself? The interviewee is Gaby Kammler—one of the pioneers of yoga in oncology in Germany, and someone I was fortunate to learn from myself. It’s wonderful to see her work receiving so much attention now.
The article shows why yoga is now also medically recommended in this process—for exhaustion, sleep problems, neuropathies, or the effects of a medication-induced drop in hormones. And it makes clear what it’s really about: not performance, but gently rediscovering your own limits.
📄 You can download the full article here as a PDF.
Yoga and cancer—an important part of my work
Traumasensitive yoga can be an effective and comforting companion—not only in aftercare, but also during treatment. To be precise: In the S3 Guideline “Complementary Medicine in the Treatment of Oncology Patients”, it is recommended to include yoga in the treatment plan as early as possible.
In my work at happylotus.de, I support people in two ways:
In a one-to-one session, you’re given a space that is entirely yours—individual, protected, and at your own pace.
In the group, something emerges that can hardly be replaced: the feeling of belonging instead of being different. Being allowed to be exactly as you are—held and fully accepted. And very practically: sharing with one another, passing on experiences, knowing that others are familiar with something similar.
If you’re curious whether this could be a good fit for you or someone close to you—I’d love to hear from you.
