ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) and SIO (Society for Integrative Oncology) recommend considering yoga for cancer patients to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, pain, and cancer-related fatigue, as well as improve mood, quality of life, and sleep quality. The MOSI (Medical Yoga Standardised Intervention) framework aligns with these international guidelines and offers a safe, evidence-based and standardised approach used in several regions of Swedish healthcare.
Do you want to cope with the stresses of cancer treatment in a gentle and effective way? Medical Yoga (MOSI) can give you tools both physically and mentally. Whether you are undergoing treatment, have completed it or are a carer, yoga can provide support both as a complementary form of treatment and as self-care. The programme can help manage common side effects such as fatigue, difficulty sleeping, anxiety and pain, while improving overall quality of life.
This course is specially designed for cancer patientsbut is also ideal for carers and is open to all and is suitable regardless of previous yoga experience.
📅 Course start: 8 September 2025
⏰ Time: Mondays 19.00-20.15 (75 min)
🏁 Conclusion: 1 December 2025 (Uppehåll för höstlov v44)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
📲 App & digital support: Access to the programme via MOSI apps
💰 Kostnad: 495 kr ink.moms
🧘♂️ 12 live passes via Zoom
Each week a 75-minute session is led by Jonna Kjellgren, physiotherapist and trainer in Medical Yoga (MOSI) as cancer rehabilitation. The classes and exercises are adapted for people with cancer.
📲 MOSI monkeys
As a participant, you will have access to a structured home training programme through MOSI apps, where you can choose the level based on your current fitness level.
📄 Training manual
You will receive a PDF manual with detailed instructions about the program and exercises to support you when you train at home between sessions.
🩺 Science & ongoing research
Medical Yoga (MOSI) is currently used in cancer rehabilitation and in ongoing research projects.
Research has shown that MediYoga can help:
✅ Reduced fatigue and improved sleep quality
✅ Reduced stress and anxiety
✅ Better pain management
✅ Improved quality of life and recovery
This course is part of our work to make evidence-based yoga available to more people in cancer care.
💠 Maximum 100 participants
💠 Sign up in the registration form
You are welcome to participate in this course. You participate according to your ability and when you can. We look forward to doing yoga together!
Jonna Kjellgren is a certified physiotherapist, Mediyoga teacher and certified in MOSI (Medical Yoga Standardised Intervention). She has extensive experience working with cancer patients and specialises in using yoga as a complementary form of treatment to support both physical and mental recovery during and after cancer treatment. With a solid background in physiotherapy and yoga, Jonna has developed a unique way to support cancer patients both physically and mentally during and after treatment.
With her calm and empathetic approach, Jonna guides each participant through the yoga sessions in a safe and personalised way. Her in-depth knowledge of physiotherapy and MediYoga allows her to adapt the exercises to each participant's current condition and needs, making the course accessible no matter where you are in your cancer journey.
Jonna's commitment is to improve the quality of life for each participant. She endeavours to provide each participant with practical tools to manage side effects from the treatments, relieve stress and regain balance and energy in everyday life.
If you have any questions about the course, you can email course leader Jonna Kjellgren at jonna.kjellgren@simy.se
MOSI (Medical Yoga Standard Intervention) is an evidence-based framework for medical yoga in healthcare, developed by healthcare professionals, researchers and yoga experts - with a particular focus on long-term health, mental recovery and bodily balance. The programmes are based on documented methods adapted for clinical rehabilitation and are used today by licensed healthcare professionals in Swedish healthcare, including primary care, cancer rehabilitation and research projects. The MOSI Cancer Programme is a specific part of the MOSI framework, designed for those living with or recovering from cancer.
No, the yoga is suitable for all levels and requires no previous experience. The exercises are gentle and can be adjusted according to your daily form.
A computer, tablet or smartphone with internet connection for Zoom classes and a yoga mat or chair to sit on.
The live classes are held via Zoom every week and are led by Jonna Kjellgren, an experienced physiotherapist and MOSI-certified instructor. Classes are 75 minutes and include yoga exercises, breathing and reflection time.
Jonna Kjellgren is a licensed physiotherapist, MediYoga teacher and certified in MOSI. She has extensive experience working with cancer patients and specialises in yoga for recovery.
Yes, the yoga is soft, gentle and suitable both during and after treatment. The course is customised to your needs.
Registration is done here on the website. If you have any questions, please contact course leader Jonna Kjellgren at jonna.kjellgren@simy.se
Yes, the course is held digitally via Zoom and is available wherever you are, as long as you understand Swedish.
ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) and SIO (Society for Integrative Oncology) recommend considering yoga for cancer patients to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, pain and cancer-related fatigue, as well as improve mood, quality of life, and sleep quality. The MOSI framework is used in many regions of Swedish healthcare and aligns with these international guidelines, offering a safe, evidence-based and standardised yoga approach to support cancer rehabilitation.
The course is open to adults of all ages who have or have had cancer.