Yoga is so much more than an energising strength and flexibility practice.  A diagnosis of cancer and the enduring treatment and recovery period that follow can be an incredibly frightening experience, the emotional trauma of which and associated fear of recurrence may be triggered in survivors many years after the initial diagnosis.  The stilling of the mind through yoga practice has been shown to have a profound positive effect on the emotional wellbeing of cancer patients and survivors, helping to reduce feelings of depression and anxiety, fatigue and sleep disturbances and improve quality of life through the integration of yoga poses (asana), breathing practices (pranayama) and meditation.