Yoga and Cancer

Empowering Cancer Recovery with Yoga, Mindfulness based stress reduction, Ayurveda and Self Love

 • GENERAL WELLBEING CLASSES • RETREAT PROGRAMS • ONE DAY PRACTITIONER TRAINING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

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Have you been diagnosed with cancer, or do you know someone who has?

Cancer changes everything. Whether it is your own diagnosis, a love one's, or a memory of a life lost, cancer leaves its mark. It’s never just physical - it is emotional and spiritual. Too often, it is met with fear and silence.

But what if we could face it differently? What if we could gather as a community, to explore a new way of understanding cancer and other chronic illnesses - one rooted in compassion, empowerment, and hope? 

Complementary medicine uses therapies alongside conventional Western medicine in an 'integrative' approach to treatment.  Shanti Yoga brings mind-body practices into healthcare, enhancing feelings of relaxation, helping manage exhaustion, and fostering wellbeing and balance Through a deeper understanding of the psycho-physiological underpinning of yoga's healing effects, these gentle, holistic practices support patients alongside their clinical care, enhancing both physical and emotional wellness. 

We invite you to explore our programs designed to support healing, health and professional development. 

GENERAL WELLBEING CLASSES 

The Shanti Yoga program invites all cancer patients to join our weekly general wellbeing classes, free of charge, to assist in the healing process and living with cancer.

 

RETREAT PROGRAMS

For life-changing inspiration, transformation and hope we offer:  

LIVE WELL RETREATS
(General Wellbeing)

Empower yourself after cancer treatment to proactively shape your future health with traditional practices and evidenced based lifestyle interventions at our Retreat centre.

GET WELL RETREATS

Learn practical ways to manage and overcome the challenges of various health conditions, including  autoimmune or inflammatory conditions, degenerative diseases, gut and mental health issues and chronic stress. 

Our retreat programs support recovery through conscious breathing, gentle Shanti yoga movement, restorative yogic postures, guided imagery, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and healthy nutrition, in a nature setting. These practices are designed to help improve sleep, decrease fatigue, reduce stress and pain, and enhances overall physical and mental wellbeing. Rather than focusing on cencer treatments, our expert team focuses on guiding you to change yours body's internal environment naturally. 

ONE DAY PRACTITIONER TRAINING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

10:30am - 3 pm

Designed to help manage workplace and environmental stress, Health Institute Australasia in collaboration with Nirvana Wellbeing Retreat and Shanti Yoga provides professional educational programs:

  • A course in Yoga Nidra
  • Breathe for Health
  • Essence of Health in Mind-Body Medicine 
  • Introduction to Ayurvedic Gut Health 
  • Mindfulness Training 

Please let us know if you would like more information or wish to register for any of these offerings.

Doctor's referral

Please obtain medical clearance if you have an illness or condition that requires special attention. A doctors referral is required for patients who wish to participate in this program, with renewal from your doctor every four weeks.

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