To study the effects of yoga in cervix cancer patients undergoing treatment

INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Yoga therapy: Yoga sessions were conducted for one hour daily which included a set of breathing practices, postures with awareness ( asanas), meditation and yogic relaxations. Control Intervention1: Control group: Physical stretching exercises and supportive care with counselling given for 20‐30 minutes for 3 times a week. All blood tests and questionnaires were assessed similar to yoga intervention group CONDITION: Diagnosed cases of Cervical cancer PRIMARY OUTCOME: a) To evaluate the effect of Yoga on Quality of life (QOL), Well Being, Fatigue and Depression, Distress and anxiety ; b) To evaluate the effect of yoga on acute effect of chemoradiation (like nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, Bowel, Bladder effects and skin changes). ; ‐‐‐‐‐‐Timepoint: 0, mid therapy, completion, monthly interval for 3 months SECONDARY OUTCOME: To evaluate effect of yoga on mood, sleep and thyroid functions‐‐‐‐‐‐Timepoint: 0, mid therapy.completion, monthly interval for 3 months INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Women with Stage 1B â?? IIIB cervical cancer, who are undergoing concurrent chemoradiation. 2. The participants will need to be 18 years of age or older. 3. Participants must have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1 4. Newly diagnosed with a histologically or cytologically confirmed ca Cervix 5. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign an institutional review board (IRB)‐approved written informed consent document 6. No contraindications to participating in a yoga program 7. Able to come for clinic visits, and attend weekly classes, and fill out 8. Gives informed consent, agrees to be randomly assigned