Nilima is a yoga-meditation teacher, stress-management expert and spiritual guide. After 10 years as a high-achieving corporate professional with leading multinationals, she had already turned to yoga and meditation when cancer struck and turned her into Vijay's care-giver. With a strong academic background in the life-sciences, she was well equipped to bring a fresh and comprehensive approach to this difficult family challenge. Nilima & Vijay Bhat are Bangalore-based cancer coaches and directors of Sampurnah Integrative Medicine Practice (www.sampurnah.com).

Vijay is a 10-year Cancer "thriver", keynote speaker and leadership consultant. He was a senior corporate executive based in London, in a worldwide role with a multinational advertising agency, when diagnosed with colon cancer at 40. Nilima & Vijay Bhat are Bangalore-based cancer coaches and directors of Sampurnah Integrative Medicine Practice (www.sampurnah.com).