Yoga offers an array of tools to assist people when dealing with difficult situations in their lives. A regular practice provides so many wonderful benefits on a physical, mental and emotional level.
In January 2008 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This initially came as a shock as I felt physically fantastic and also because I was young (33). I have heard many people say that cancer is their greatest teacher. And I too can say it has been a teacher. But my greatest lessons have come from going through chemotherapy. I can truly say that chemotherapy has taught the life lessons that I needed to learn. Although this was a hard time on a physical and emotional level, it provided the opportunity for inner growth taken to a level that I had never experienced before. I feel blessed to have been granted with this gift to explore and truly get to know my 'self'.
A yoga practice that is designed specifically for you which takes into consideration all that you are going through is crucial at a time when you are dealing with cancer and cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and/radiation.