A Bhaktivedanta Ayurvedic Healing Centre initiative

Swastha NavJeevan Healthy New Life

Healing the whole person, alongside cancer care.

A free, guided holistic support programme for people affected by cancer—bringing together nutrition, mindful movement, emotional well-being, creative engagement and spiritual care.

  • Patients
  • Caregivers
  • Survivors
  • All faiths welcome

Supportive care designed to complement—not replace—medical oncology treatment.

Swastha NavJeevan emblem: Body, Mind, Intelligence and Soul
  • Body Restore
  • Mind Rebalance
  • Intelligence Re-engage
  • Soul Reconnect
Free programme Navi Mumbai
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  • Completely free No programme fee
  • Open and inclusive Patients and caregivers
  • Guided support Qualified practitioners
  • Alongside treatment Complements oncology care
About the centre

Whole-person wellness, grounded in care and meaning.

Bhaktivedanta Ayurvedic Healing Centre brings together evidence-informed supportive care, AYUSH traditions and timeless Vedic wisdom to care for the complete human being.

Swastha NavJeevan—meaning “Healthy New Life”—is the centre’s dedicated cancer-support initiative for patients, caregivers and survivors. It supports physical well-being, emotional steadiness, cognitive engagement and a renewed sense of purpose alongside conventional oncology care.

  • Person-centred Care for the individual, not only the illness
  • Family-inclusive Support for patients and those who care for them
  • Open to everyone All faiths, backgrounds and income groups welcome
A wellness practitioner speaking with a participant and her caregiver
Care that listens Support for the whole person

A compassionate space for patients and families to feel heard, supported and actively involved in their wellness journey.

The Swastha NavJeevan framework

The SNJ Wheel

Eight connected dimensions support one complete human being. Select any dimension to explore its role in whole-person care.

01 / 08 Selected dimension
Body

Physical well-being

Gentle movement, restorative yoga, sleep awareness and supportive lifestyle practices help participants reconnect with their bodies safely and confidently.

Gentle movement Yoga Rest and rhythm
Illustrative portrait representing a Swastha NavJeevan participant
One whole person at the centre of the eight Swastha NavJeevan dimensions

Select a dimension or use the arrow controls to explore.

Our direction

Purpose that guides every programme.

The mission and vision guiding Swastha NavJeevan, as stated in the programme brochure.

Our mission

Integrated wisdom for lasting wellness.

To systematically advance the science of holistic healing to society at large, and to educate all people in the integrated wisdom of Body · Mind · Intelligence · Consciousness—in order to address the root imbalance underlying human disease and to achieve real and lasting wellness in the world.

Evidence Education Lasting wellness
Our vision

Transforming every journey through cancer.

To become the world’s leading organisation of holistic healing for cancer patients, caregivers, families, and survivors—transforming every journey through cancer into a path of renewed health and happiness, deep rejuvenation and resilience, and a life of lasting wellness.

Health & happiness Rejuvenation Resilience
  • Science with humanity Evidence considered through the experience of the person
  • Dignity in every interaction Care that listens, respects and includes
  • Wellness beyond the retreat Practical habits participants can continue at home
Your retreat journey

Four simple steps. One supported experience.

Know what happens before, during and after the retreat—so you can arrive prepared and focus on the experience.

  1. 01
    Before the retreat

    Register

    Share basic contact information and participation needs. The programme team will confirm your place and send arrival details.

  2. 02
    At the centre

    Attend the guided retreat

    Take part in a four-session experience supporting the body, mind, intelligence and soul in a calm group environment.

  3. 03
    Take-home support

    Receive your resources

    Leave with practical learning material, activity guidance and a simple tracker to help translate the retreat into daily habits.

  4. 04
    After the retreat

    Continue the 30-day challenge

    Practise small, manageable actions at home and use the provided framework to maintain consistency beyond the retreat day.

Know before you arrive

Practical retreat information

Duration

Approximately four guided hours.

Venue

Hare Krishna Land, Sector 23, Navi Mumbai.

Meals and materials

Programme materials and vegetarian refreshments are provided as scheduled for the retreat.

Who may accompany you

A caregiver or family member is welcome. Confirm additional companions while registering.

Recommended to bring

Comfortable clothing, personal medicines, a current medication list and any oncology instructions you may need.

Priority registration open
Upcoming retreat

Join the priority list for the next retreat.

Reserve your interest now. Our programme team will contact you as soon as the next retreat date and participation details are confirmed.

Next retreat date To be announced Priority members are contacted first
Programme time Four guided hours Exact arrival time shared on confirmation
Venue Hare Krishna Land Sector 23, Navi Mumbai - 410 210
Registration status Priority list open Free programme · Confirmation required
Evidence and safety

Designed as supportive care alongside conventional oncology.

Selected integrative practices may support specific symptoms and aspects of well-being when used appropriately, safely and within their evidence-based scope.

Selected programme modalities

Supportive practices with a defined purpose

Every practice should be adapted to the participant’s health, treatment stage, preferences and oncology guidance.

Gentle movement and yoga Mobility, confidence and fatigue support
Mindfulness and breathwork Stress awareness and emotional steadiness
Nutrition and lifestyle education Practical, informed daily choices
Music, art and expressive writing Expression, engagement and reflection
Meaning and spiritual well-being Purpose and inner steadiness for all faiths
Caregiver and social connection Belonging, communication and family support
Recognised supporting guidance

Read the clinical practice guidelines

Peer-reviewed
2023 Anxiety and depression in adults with cancer Society for Integrative Oncology–ASCO guideline 2024 Management of cancer-related fatigue ASCO–Society for Integrative Oncology guideline update 2022 Integrative medicine for pain management in oncology Society for Integrative Oncology–ASCO guideline

These publications support selected interventions for defined symptoms and populations. They do not validate every modality for every patient or establish the retreat as a cancer treatment.

Core team

Leadership behind the mission.

Programme, spiritual, clinical and operational leadership working together to build Swastha NavJeevan.

Dr. Sura Das Leadership
01

Dr. Sura Das

President, ISKCON Navi Mumbai

Spiritual and institutional leadership for the centre and its whole-person wellness mission.

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Dr. Vaishnavanghri Sevak Das Leadership
02

Dr. Vaishnavanghri Sevak Das

Vice President, ISKCON Navi Mumbai

Strategic leadership supporting programme development, partnerships and institutional direction.

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Dr. Suraj Dubey Centre
03

Dr. Suraj Dubey

Director, Bhaktivedanta Ayurvedic Healing Centre

Centre leadership and coordination of its integrative wellness, education and research activities.

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Dr. Purushottam Das Programme
04

Dr. Purushottam Das

Principal Investigator & Programme Director, HCHR

Programme design, research direction and coordination of the Holistic Cancer Healing Retreat.

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Dr. Amogh Gauranga Das Governance
05

Dr. Amogh Gauranga Das

Administration, Finance, Legal & IP

Governance support across administration, financial stewardship, legal coordination and intellectual property.

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Suresa Hari Das Operations
06

Suresa Hari Das

Operations Manager

Retreat logistics, participant coordination and day-to-day operational delivery.

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Partners and collaborators

Collaboration with shared purpose.

A clearly grouped view of the clinical, advisory and community relationships listed in the supplied programme brochure.

Group 01

Clinical and research collaborators

6 organisations
ACTREC
ACTREC Clinical oncology collaboration
Tata Memorial Centre
Tata Memorial Centre Clinical oncology collaboration
Institutional research collaborator
Population sciences Institutional research collaboration
Raising the Consciousness
Science and spirituality Knowledge and research collaboration
Prathima Cancer Institute
Prathima Cancer Institute Clinical oncology collaboration
Swaayu Cancer Care Centre
Swaayu Cancer Care Centre Supportive cancer care collaboration
Group 02

Strategic advisors

4 advisors
RT
Shri Ramseth Thakur Former Member of Parliament; Chairman, Janardan Bhagat Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha
BR
B. S. Rao Hind Ratna awardee, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
NJ
Neeraj Kumar Jha CEO, Global IOT School
NJ
Nisha JamVwal Global brand ambassador and strategic outreach advisor
Group 03

NGO partners

4 organisations
Uhapo Founder: Vivek Sharma
V Care Foundation Founder: Vandana Gupta
Access Life Foundation
Access Life Foundation Co-founder: Ankeet Dave
Shubham Samajik Sevabhavi Sanstha
Shubham Samajik Sevabhavi Sanstha Founder: Prabhakar Joshi
Frequently asked questions

Helpful answers before you register.

Clear guidance about eligibility, safety, attendance and practical arrangements for Swastha NavJeevan.

Swastha NavJeevan welcomes people affected by cancer, including patients, survivors and caregivers. The programme team will confirm suitability and any participation considerations after registration.

Yes. Swastha NavJeevan is offered without a programme fee. Scheduled vegetarian refreshments and programme materials are provided. The registration team will explain any retreat-specific arrangements in advance.

A formal medical referral is not required to join the priority registration list. Please share relevant health information and follow the advice of your treating oncology team when deciding whether to attend.

No. The retreat is complementary supportive care. It does not diagnose or treat cancer and must not replace medical oncology, prescribed medicines or advice from your treating clinicians.

Yes. One caregiver or family member is welcome to accompany a patient. Please mention the companion during registration so seating and materials can be planned.

Yes. People of every faith, background and income group are welcome. Spiritual activities are presented as inclusive supportive practices within a respectful whole-person programme.

Available facilitation languages may vary by retreat. Mention your preferred language when registering and the programme team will confirm the support available for that session.

Join the priority list through the registration section, email retreat@iskcon-navimumbai.org or call +91 91361 36900. The team will contact you when the next retreat details are confirmed.

The planned venue is Hare Krishna Land, Sector 23, Navi Mumbai 410 210. Please check your registration confirmation for the final venue, reporting time and arrival instructions.
Still have a question?

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Swastha NavJeevan

Take the next step toward a healthier, supported journey.

Join the priority list and let our programme team guide you through the next available retreat.

+91 91361 36900 Phone support during programme office hours. If unanswered, please leave a message.