(NS) works together with musculoskeletal system in a way
that it sends the signals of alert and forces the body to move
away from any dangers; it is also responsible for a quiet time
allowing the body to relax and rest. The cardiovascular system
supplies the body with oxygenated blood, and it maintains
adequate blood flow to the heart to keep a person alive. The
endocrine system creates natural killer T-cells (NK) that
detect harmful or defective cells and destroy them. And, finally,
the skin protects the body from harmful stimuli and serves as
“the first line of defense” (p. 43). All systems are important to
promote and enhance the immune system.
When cancer invades the body, it changes the normal
functions of all systems affecting an individual's immunity
greatly. If the immune system gets weak, the human body
starts losing its protection and becomes imbalanced. As
Prinster (2014) observed, “Cancer steals your breath, yoga
gives it back” (p. 277). By helping the body maintain its
balance, yoga is proven to benefit physical health as much as
emotional and spiritual. “Yoga is a holistic path to wellness
focusing on the interconnection of all body systems” (Prinster,
2014, p.66). Cancer itself disrupts the interconnection.
Chemotherapy along with radiation weakens the immune