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Participants were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. After initial assessments using the volumetric-tank technique and the Lymphedema Life Impact Scale, the intervention group received yoga exercises. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software with independent t-test, paired t-test and covariance test.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      After the intervention, significant differences were found in upper limb lymphoedema volume and mean scores of the Lymphoedema Life Impact Scale and its physical and functional domains (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt;0.05).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Implications for practice:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Clinicians and nurses can incorporate blended (in-person and online) yoga programmes into self-management and rehabilitation plans to enhance accessibility and adherence. These findings support allocating resources toward low-cost, adaptable yoga interventions within breast cancer survivorship care pathways.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Yoga was found to be a safe and effective complementary approach for reducing upper limb lymphoedema in early stages and improving wellbeing in post-mastectomy patients without comorbidities. 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