Lee Majewski, director and program manager, explains more about the retreat:
The retreat will be held at Rocklyn Ashram near Daylesford in Victoria.
Yoga for Health Institute created Beyond Cancer – Healing the Whole Being, a residential yoga intensive program designed specifically to follow cancer treatments. YogaLoka's director Natja is part of the Australian team providing cancer patients with insightful knowledge, along with the tools and techniques needed to recover from emotional and physical side effects of cancer treatment. Throughout the 21-day intensive retreat, we work to educate and empower our clients to connect and experience their own healing power so that they can regain a sense of control and balance, recovering the mind, body and spirit.
Who is the retreat for?
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Beyond Cancer, a 3-week residential retreat is designed for people who have experienced cancer (all types and stages) and who have undergone chemotherapy and /or radiation treatment in the last 10 years and are over 24 years of age.
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I attended the retreat about 2 1/2 years after I finished treatment. It really doesn't matter where you are at in time after cancer as long as you want to take some control back, to find your feet back on the ground.
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Why attend a Beyond Cancer retreat?
The Beyond Cancer retreat addresses a gap in the conventional medical system, which drops patients at the end of treatment offering no continued support. Studies show that the side effects of conventional cancer treatment are cumulative, leaving patients to fend for themselves post-treatment at their most vulnerable point.
The purpose of this retreat is to provide a platform post-treatment for clients to create their own healing at their pace. Beyond Cancer will restore the body and mind from the harmful side effects of cancer treatments, which many people continue to carry with them for years afterwards. We present Yogic tools, which help our clients to move from a state of victim-hood to a state of empowerment.
Even joining the retreat as a Yoga teacher had amazing results. Practices I knew were reinforced or deepened and I learned new techniques.
I can only imagine how mind-blowing it is for others.
3 weeks seems long but you will understand afterwards that it is exactly the length it needs to be or shall I say feel instead of understand.
The purpose of this retreat is to provide a platform post-treatment for clients to create their own healing at their pace. Beyond Cancer will restore the body and mind from the harmful side effects of cancer treatments, which many people continue to carry with them for years afterwards. We present Yogic tools, which help our clients to move from a state of victim-hood to a state of empowerment.
Even joining the retreat as a Yoga teacher had amazing results. Practices I knew were reinforced or deepened and I learned new techniques.
I can only imagine how mind-blowing it is for others.
3 weeks seems long but you will understand afterwards that it is exactly the length it needs to be or shall I say feel instead of understand.
Details about the Beyond Cancer Retreat
The Beyond Cancer Retreat was created at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute in India and has been successfully helping cancer patients since 2013. We use evidence-informed Yogic tools such as; meditation, Yoga Nidra, chanting, breathing techniques, postures, and vegetarian diet. In Beyond Cancer Retreats, we provide our clients with research material on carcinogenic factors in our every day lives. We educate clients on how to employ natural methods to reduce stress, increase energy levels, and strengthen their immune system to prevent re-occurrence of cancer.
Beyond Cancer participants undergo an assessment at the start and the end of the retreat. The past results show an overwhelming decrease in negative emotions and equally impressive increase in energy levels. The results shown in the chart below are an average of participants’ before and after test scores from our 2016 Beyond Cancer programs.
Beyond Cancer participants undergo an assessment at the start and the end of the retreat. The past results show an overwhelming decrease in negative emotions and equally impressive increase in energy levels. The results shown in the chart below are an average of participants’ before and after test scores from our 2016 Beyond Cancer programs.
DimensionsTension
Depression
Anger
Vigour
Fatigue
Confusion
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Start26
17
15
10
17
16
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End3
1
6
20
4
5
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Reconnect with your body’s healing intelligence
Yoga has given us a variety of methods which research proves have a direct influence on the body’s biological systems (Central Nervous, Respiratory, Endocrine, Digestive, Reproductive etc). Allopathic medicine teaches us that we are unable to manage our Autonomic Nervous system without external intervention. However, Yogic science proves that our breath is the direct link to manage our mind and our body’s systems. By practicing breathing techniques our clients start healing from within.
What makes Beyond Cancer – Healing the Whole Being retreat unique?
Intensity and commitment. The duration of this retreat is the key to our client’s success in recognising change within themselves. In these 3 weeks, clients will observe harmful patterns/habits and internalise new ones. Our participants are encouraged to become aware of what works for them and we develop a personal plan together for home practice after the retreat. Our unique experience-based learning approach leads to 80% of participants continuing their new lifestyle habits once they return home and maintaining all the positive benefits.
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Life is change, growth is optionalOver the course of the retreat, suppressed emotions come to the surface and can be uncomfortable. Throughout the 3 weeks together, the Beyond Cancer facilitator will hold a daily “office hour” for drop-in counselling to support those who may need it.
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Daily Schedule
Schedule may be subject to slight changes. The Group Activities include health education, yogic counselling and therapeutic group work. We will help you to examine your attitude to life and identify your personal goals to create a well-balanced and fulfilling life.
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6.45 - 8.15 am
8.30 am
10.00 - 11.15 am
11.30 am - 12.30 pm
12.30 pm
1.00 - 3.00 pm
3.00 - 4.30 pm
5.00 - 6.15 pm
6.30 pm
8.00 pm
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Yoga class: Asana & Pranayama
Breakfast
Lecture
Pranayama & Meditation
Lunch
Free time / Afternoon tea
Restorative Yoga & Mudras
Yoga Nidra
Dinner
Chanting
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Retreat Accommodation
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Accommodation in Rocklyn Ashram is distinguished by its tranquil setting nestled within the depths and silence of the Wombat State Forest near Daylesford, Victoria, Australia.
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As diet plays a quintessential role in Yogic healing, all meals are included
and will be prepared in the Ashram according to nutritious vegetarian diet. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. |
Accommodation is in a triple room. Upgrades to twin or single rooms are available upon request and availability, surcharges apply.
About Founder and Facilitators
The Founder and Head Facilitator |
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Lee Majewski, MA, DYEd, C-IAYT is a senior Yoga Therapist at Kaivalyadhama Health and Yoga Institute in India. Her own journey through cancer bought home the value of ancient Yogic methods and techniques to facilitate self-empowerment and healing in her life. Daily yogic practices have helped her immensely to cope with the negative side effects of her allopathic cancer treatment.
Now Lee creates and teaches Yoga Therapy programs for cancer survivors and people with chronic diseases. She is passionate about sharing the healing value of Yoga and continues to advocate for Yoga Therapy’s place in healthcare and in the medical community worldwide.
As a result of the program’s effectiveness and being the first of its kind, Beyond Cancer has received an influx of international recognition. Lee was invited as a plenary speaker to the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR) in Dallas, USA in 2014 to share the positive results of the program in India. Within India, Lee has spoken at the Ujjain Yoga international Conference in 2013, 7th and 8th International Conferences at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Insitute. The IAYT has invited Lee back to SYTAR 2017 to lead a Common Interest Community session on “How Yoga Therapy Fills A Gap in Post-Treatment Cancer Care.”
Now Lee creates and teaches Yoga Therapy programs for cancer survivors and people with chronic diseases. She is passionate about sharing the healing value of Yoga and continues to advocate for Yoga Therapy’s place in healthcare and in the medical community worldwide.
As a result of the program’s effectiveness and being the first of its kind, Beyond Cancer has received an influx of international recognition. Lee was invited as a plenary speaker to the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR) in Dallas, USA in 2014 to share the positive results of the program in India. Within India, Lee has spoken at the Ujjain Yoga international Conference in 2013, 7th and 8th International Conferences at Kaivalyadhama Yoga Insitute. The IAYT has invited Lee back to SYTAR 2017 to lead a Common Interest Community session on “How Yoga Therapy Fills A Gap in Post-Treatment Cancer Care.”
About the Co - Facilitator |
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Natja Wünsch received her Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teaching from the Australian Yoga Academy in July 2010. She studied Kids Yoga Therapy with Zenergy in March 2012 right after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Almost straight after treatment she started Yoga after breast cancer with Annette Loudon in 2 workshops and distant study to complete with certificate.
A second round of breast cancer and further self-study through different treatment made her wish to help and work with others after cancer even stronger. Natja added Lymphatic Yoga with Annette in April 2017 as it is a vital part for cancer recovery. She works with people in and after cancer in private as well as group settings and has founded Move After Cancer courses.
Natja attended the Beyond Cancer Retreat in 2018 for herself as well as to experience the retreat to deepen her knowledge to help others after cancer.
Please contact Natja in regards to all questions, enquiries and bookings for the Beyond Cancer Retreat in Victoria – Australia – in 2019.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 402 322 145
A second round of breast cancer and further self-study through different treatment made her wish to help and work with others after cancer even stronger. Natja added Lymphatic Yoga with Annette in April 2017 as it is a vital part for cancer recovery. She works with people in and after cancer in private as well as group settings and has founded Move After Cancer courses.
Natja attended the Beyond Cancer Retreat in 2018 for herself as well as to experience the retreat to deepen her knowledge to help others after cancer.
Please contact Natja in regards to all questions, enquiries and bookings for the Beyond Cancer Retreat in Victoria – Australia – in 2019.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 402 322 145
Pricing & Booking
3 weeks Beyond Cancer Retreat from only $4600 all inclusive
Early bird price
Prices include the retreat program as listed in the schedule, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, tea with the meals and drinking water as well as accommodation in a triple room. Twin and single rooms can be request and depend on availability, prices are as stated below.
$4600 early bird in triple room ($5000 for later bookings)
$5410 early bird for twin share room ($5700 for later bookings)
$5770 early bird for single room ($6100 for later bookings)
Early bird price
Prices include the retreat program as listed in the schedule, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, tea with the meals and drinking water as well as accommodation in a triple room. Twin and single rooms can be request and depend on availability, prices are as stated below.
$4600 early bird in triple room ($5000 for later bookings)
$5410 early bird for twin share room ($5700 for later bookings)
$5770 early bird for single room ($6100 for later bookings)
What the Beyond Cancer alumni are saying
- "The program helped me to grow and explore myself tremendously. I have learned things I never imagined learning. I am in awe of evolution that Kaivalyadham has allowed and given me". Anis A. Hodgkins (Lymphoma)
- "The program brought depth to my healing process. It's a very powerful practice. I think I’ll feel the full effects after sometime". Aldona R. Colorectal (Cancer)
- "I loved every aspect of the program. I look forward to coming again. Thank you for showing me the way to open myself". Regina G. (Breast Cancer)
- "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to grow in a way i did not even think possible". Renata, (Colon Cancer)
You can find more information about the retreat and the founder, Lee Majewski on the Yoga for Health Institute page.
If you are interested please don't hesitate to contact me, Natja on the phone: +61 402 322 145 or via email. I have lots to tell as I attended the retreat in 2018. The retreat was a full success for me!
If you are interested please don't hesitate to contact me, Natja on the phone: +61 402 322 145 or via email. I have lots to tell as I attended the retreat in 2018. The retreat was a full success for me!
