SRJAN: Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer’s 4-day Residential Wellness Retreat in Goa (23rd–27th February)

Srjan Retreat

Recover your lost ground and bounce back to life

International Centre of Goa

Dona Paula

Goa

Check In : 23rd Feb 

Check out : 27th Feb

Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer’s 4-day Residential Wellness Retreat in Goa (23rd–27th February) is open to everyone who feels the call to pause, heal and reconnect.

This retreat is for:

• Cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers

• Individuals seeking holistic healing and emotional balance

• Professionals experiencing burnout, stress, or compassion fatigue

• Caregivers, healers, therapists, doctors, and social workers

• Anyone on a personal or spiritual wellness journey; and

• Those simply looking to slow down, breathe, and nurture mind, body, and soul

Rooted in integrative oncology, holistic wellness, mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and inner healing, this retreat is not just about illness—it is about wellness, resilience, and conscious living.

You don’t need a diagnosis to attend.You only need the intention to care for yourself.

Schedule

Goa | 23–27 February

Day 1 – Arrival, Sharing & Connection

3:00 – 5:00 PM | Let’s Share Our Stories

We begin our journey together by coming into a safe, compassionate circle where every voice is

heard and honoured. This session invites participants to gently share their personal

journeys—what they have been through, the challenges and pain points experienced during

treatment, moments that felt difficult or overwhelming, and reflections on what could have been different. More importantly, it is a space to express hopes, intentions, and how you envision living your life moving forward. Sharing is completely voluntary, and participants are encouraged

to speak only as much as they feel comfortable. Listening, empathy and mutual respect form the foundation of this session.

5:00 – 7:00 PM | Pool / Beach Activity

As the day gently unfolds, we move into a relaxed and joyful outdoor experience by the pool or beach. This session is designed to help participants unwind, reconnect with their bodies and build bonds through light movement, playful interaction and shared laughter. Surrounded by nature, water, and open skies, this time encourages ease, relaxation, and a sense of togetherness—allowing everyone to settle into the retreat in a calm, uplifting, and nurturing way.

7:30 PM onwards I Dinner

Day 2 – Releasing Pain & Setting Intent

7:00 – 8:00 AM | Yoga & Pranayama

The day begins with a gentle and restorative yoga and pranayama practice designed specifically to support healing bodies and minds. Through mindful movement, conscious breathing and guided awareness, this session helps release stored physical tension and emotional heaviness that often remain unexpressed in the body. The practice encourages participants to reconnect

with themselves with compassion, promoting balance, relaxation, and inner calm.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Setting the Intent

This reflective and interactive session invites participants to pause and gain clarity on their

personal intentions for the workshop. What do you truly wish to take away from this experience? Together, we explore the understanding of your biochemistry and ways to change it, the process of healing at multiple levels and how each individual envisions their journey ahead. Through guided discussions and self-inquiry, participants are supported in identifying meaningful goals,

cultivating awareness and aligning with their inner strength and purpose.

12:00 PM – 01:30 PM | Art Based Therapy

This guided session uses creative expression such as drawing, painting and intuitive

art-making to support emotional healing and self-reflection. Participants are gently encouraged to express thoughts and feelings beyond words, helping release stored emotions and reduce stress. The session fosters mindfulness, self-awareness and inner balance in a safe, non-judgmental retreat environment.

3:00 – 5:00 PM | Releasing Deep-Seated Pain

A deeply held and facilitated session focusing on uncovering and gently addressing emotional

wounds rooted in early life experiences. This space allows participants to acknowledge

childhood memories, unresolved emotions, and long-held pain in a safe and supportive

environment. Through guided processes, participants are encouraged to release emotional burdens that may no longer serve them, fostering emotional lightness and inner healing.

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Sound Healing & Dynamic Meditation (DMT)

This experiential session uses sound, breathwork and conscious movement to help release suppressed emotions and energetic blockages. Rhythmic sound, guided breathing, and dynamic meditation techniques support emotional expression, stress release and a sense of inner freedom. Participants are invited to engage at their own pace, allowing the body and mind

7:30 – 9:00 PM | Dinner

As the day gently winds down, participants come together for dinner set. This shared meal is an invitation to slow down, savor  nourishment, and remain present—honouring both the food and the connections formed throughout the day.

Post Dinner | Reflection Writing

The day concludes with quiet reflection through journaling. Participants are encouraged to write

down insights, emotions, realizations, and moments of awareness experienced during the day. This reflective practice supports emotional integration, clarity, and deeper understanding of

one’s healing journey.

Day 3 – Awareness, Balance & Inner Freedom

7:00 – 8:00 AM | Yoga & Pranayama

The morning begins with a calming yoga and pranayama practice aimed at cultivating inner

balance, emotional steadiness, and mental clarity. Through slow, mindful movements and

regulated breathing, participants are guided toward a state of calm awareness. This session

supports nervous system regulation, enhances energy flow, and nurtures a sense of inner

stability—helping participants feel grounded, centered, and present.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | What Is Stopping You?

This deeply introspective session encourages participants to gently explore the internal

patterns, beliefs, fears, and emotional blocks that may be limiting their ability to live fully and

authentically. Using guided visualization, reflective dialogue, and chakra awareness and healing practices, participants gain insight into where energy may be stuck and how it can be released. The session supports self-awareness, empowerment, and a renewed sense of choice and possibility.

12:00 – 01:30 PM | Reiki Healing Session

This session offers a deeply relaxing energy-healing experience that supports physical,

emotional, and mental balance. Through gentle, non-invasive touch or guided energy flow, Reiki

helps release blockages, reduce stress, and promote the body’s natural healing processes.

Participants often experience deep calm, clarity, and a renewed sense of inner harmony in the

nurturing retreat setting.

03:00 – 5:00 PM | Gratitude, Forgiveness & Responsibility

This session focuses on emotional liberation through gratitude, forgiveness, and conscious

responsibility. Participants are guided to acknowledge what has been, release resentment or self-blame and embrace compassion—for themselves and others. By cultivating gratitude and taking ownership of one’s life with kindness and awareness, participants are supported in moving forward with clarity, acceptance, and inner strength.

7 PM onwards | Dinner

The day concludes with a relaxed and joyful exploration of Goa. This leisurely outing offers

participants an opportunity to unwind, connect informally, and enjoy the natural beauty, culture,

and serenity of the surroundings. It serves as a gentle reminder to experience life with lightness, curiosity, and appreciation—integrating healing with joy and freedom.

Post Dinner | Reflection Writing

The day concludes with quiet reflection through journaling. Participants are encouraged to write

down insights, emotions, realizations, and moments of awareness experienced during the day. This reflective practice supports emotional integration, clarity, and deeper understanding of

one’s healing journey.

Day 4 – Building a New Life & Celebration

7:00 – 8:00 AM | Yoga & Pranayama

The final morning begins with an energizing yet mindful yoga and pranayama session focused

on strength, renewal, and integration. This practice supports participants in reconnecting with their inner resilience and vitality, encouraging a renewed relationship with their bodies. The session emphasizes carrying forward healthy routines, self-awareness, and a sustainable way of living beyond the retreat—anchored in balance, confidence, and self-care.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Food Science

This session revisits and reinforces essential food science and nutrition concepts that support healing and long-term well-being. Participants gain clarity on making informed, practical food choices for daily life.

12:00 PM – 01:30 PM | Healing Touch

Experiential healing-touch practices, including reflexology and acupressure, which help

stimulate natural healing responses, improve circulation, and promote deep relaxation. These

practices integrate knowledge with experience, empowering participants to care for themselves holistically.

3:00 – 5:00 PM | Final Reflections

A closing circle dedicated to reflection, sharing, and integration. Participants are invited to

express what they are taking back from this journey—insights gained, emotional shifts

experienced, new perspectives formed, and intentions for the future. This session honors

individual transformations while reinforcing the collective strength and connection built during

the retreat. It is a space of gratitude, acknowledgment, and gentle closure.

7:00 PM Onwards | Goa by Night & Dinner

The retreat concludes with an evening of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Through music,

dance, laughter, and light-hearted “masti,” participants celebrate life, resilience, and the courage it takes to heal and grow. Set against the vibrant energy of Goa by night, this celebration marks not an end, but a new beginning—embracing life with freedom, joy, and renewed spirit.

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A Divine Pause in Time

Our Soulful Visit to Mangueshi Temple, Goa

Some journeys are planned with precision—routes marked, schedules fixed, and expectations set. And then there are journeys that unfold by grace alone, where timing, place, and inner readiness align in ways that feel divinely orchestrated. 

Our visit to Shri Mangueshi Temple in Goa was one such experience—unexpected, deeply moving, and profoundly spiritual.

Nestled in the serene village of Mardol, away from Goa’s bustling beaches and tourist energy, Mangueshi Temple stands as a timeless reminder that Goa is not just a destination of sun and sand, but also of sacred silence, devotion, and ancient spiritual wisdom. 

What made our visit extraordinary was not just the beauty of the temple or its historical significance, but the sheer fortune of arriving—completely unknowingly—exactly at the time of the afternoon aarti. What followed was an experience that touched something deep within us, leaving us with a sense of calm, gratitude, and quiet awe.

The Journey Inward Begins

As we approached Mangueshi Temple, the atmosphere itself began to shift. There was no rush here, no urgency. Just a gentle invitation to slow down.

The temple complex revealed itself gradually, not dramatically—almost as if it wanted visitors to arrive with humility rather than excitement.

And perhaps that is the first lesson Mangueshi offers: spirituality does not announce itself loudly; it waits patiently to be noticed.

First Glimpse: A Harmony of Grace and Grandeur

The moment we stepped into the temple courtyard, we were struck by its architectural elegance. Shri Mangueshi Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Manguesh, the Lord of Compassion. 

The temple’s architecture reflects a beautiful confluence of Goan, Maratha, and Deccan styles, resulting in a structure that is both stately and soothing.

Dominating the complex is the iconic seven-storeyed deepastambha (lamp tower), standing tall and dignified in the courtyard. Even in daylight, it carries an unmistakable presence, as though silently reminding devotees of the light that dispels ignorance. One can only imagine its magnificence during festivals and night aartis, when hundreds of oil lamps illuminate it like a pillar of divine fire.

The temple façade, painted in soft white, contrasts gently with the red-tiled sloping roofs—a hallmark of Goan temple architecture designed to withstand the region’s monsoons. Ornate pillars, intricate wooden carvings, and spacious mandapas speak of craftsmanship honed over generations. Yet, despite its grandeur, the temple does not overwhelm. Instead, it embraces.

The Sanctum: Stillness That Speaks

As we moved closer to the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum), the energy became palpably more intense. The sanctum houses the Shiva lingam, revered as Manguesh, and the space around it feels charged with centuries of prayers, mantras, and unwavering faith.

There is something deeply grounding about standing before a Shiva lingam. It strips away excess thought, excess emotion, excess identity—leaving behind a quiet awareness of being. In that stillness, words become unnecessary. One simply is.

The Blessed Accident: Arriving at Aarti Time

We did not plan our visit around the aarti. There was no conscious intention to time it perfectly. And yet, just as we settled into the temple’s rhythm, the bells began to ring.

The afternoon aarti had begun.

What followed was nothing short of magical.

The gentle chanting of priests, the rhythmic ringing of bells, the soft glow of lamps, and the collective devotion of those present created an atmosphere that felt suspended in time. The chants reverberated through the temple, not loudly, but deeply—resonating within the heart more than the ears.

There is a unique beauty in afternoon aartis. Unlike the grandeur of evening rituals, the afternoon aarti carries a certain intimacy, a quieter devotion. The sunlight filtering into the mandapa blended seamlessly with the flickering flames, creating a divine interplay of light—external and internal.

In that moment, it felt as though the temple itself was breathing.

We stood there, absorbed, grateful, humbled. It felt like a personal blessing—an unspoken acknowledgment that we were meant to be there, exactly then. No photographs could capture what was felt. No words can fully describe the serenity that descended upon us.

The Sacred Kund and the Twelve Jyotirlingas

One of the most spiritually evocative features of the Mangueshi Temple complex is the sacred water kund—a large, ancient water tank that reflects both the sky above and the devotion below. Water bodies have always held profound spiritual significance in Indian temples, symbolizing purification, continuity, and the cyclical nature of life.

What makes this kund truly special is the presence of representative statues of all the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, located around it.

The twelve Jyotirlingas are considered the most sacred abodes of Shiva, spread across India—from Somnath in Gujarat to Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu, from Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi to Kedarnath in the Himalayas. To visit all twelve is considered a lifetime spiritual pilgrimage for many.

Standing by the kund, gazing at these representations, one feels an extraordinary sense of unity. It is as though the vast spiritual geography of India converges here in this tranquil Goan village. In one sacred space, the seeker is reminded that Shiva is not bound by location—He is presence itself.

For those unable to travel the length and breadth of the country, this kund offers a deeply symbolic darshan—a reminder that devotion transcends physical distance.

Architecture That Reflects Philosophy

Mangueshi Temple is not just a place of worship; it is a living expression of philosophy through design.

The spacious courtyards encourage congregation, dialogue, and shared devotion.

The symmetry reflects balance. The open mandapas invite light and air, symbolizing openness and inclusivity. Even the temple’s orientation and layout subtly guide the devotee inward—from the outer world to inner stillness.

The use of local materials, traditional techniques, and climate-sensitive design reflects a profound understanding of harmony—with nature, with community, and with the divine.

Walking Away, Carrying Stillness

As we slowly made our way out of the temple complex, there was a reluctance to leave—not because of attachment, but because of the stillness we wished to carry with us. Some places change you not by what they show, but by what they awaken within you.

Mangueshi Temple did exactly that.

We arrived as visitors, curious and open. We left as quiet recipients of grace, carrying a sense of calm that stayed with us long after the temple disappeared from view.

Gratitude for Unplanned Blessings

Looking back, what stands out most is not just the beauty of the temple, the magnificence of its architecture, or even the sacred symbolism of the Jyotirlingas—but the timing. The unplanned alignment. The gentle reminder that sometimes, the most meaningful spiritual moments happen when we stop trying to control the journey.

Our visit to Mangueshi Temple was not just a stop on a travel itinerary. It was a pause. A breath. A blessing.

And for that, we remain deeply grateful.