05/05/2026
Vicky will be leading this training in Ireland for the first time in Studio eleven in October 22-25th
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Empowering Students Through Yoga During Cancer Treatment
By Vicky Fox
I often hear how yoga became a lifeline for individuals navigating cancer treatment. Many describe their classes as “invaluable” or even “a lifesaver”. One student shared, “I thought medication and supplements would be the key to my healing, but in reality, it was the mind-body connection through yoga that has been most powerful.”
These stories highlight something deeply transformative about yoga – its ability to support not only physical healing but emotional and mental resilience as well.
In the UK, there are currently an estimated 2.5 million people living with cancer, a number expected to rise to 4 million by 2030, according to Macmillan Cancer Support. Thanks to advancements in cancer treatments, survival rates have dramatically increased, and more people are living longer after a cancer diagnosis. Cancer Research UK notes that the UK cancer survival rate has doubled in the past 50 years.