Life Now exercise and meditative courses

Meditation can help improve quality of life for people with cancer. Research suggests it is useful for treating chronic pain and insomnia and can help in reducing anxiety, stress and blood pressure.

For more information about meditation, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.

“I could not stop my head throughout my cancer story - but with meditation I was able to learn to gain some peace.” Life Now Meditation Participant 2021

“A wonderful course that teaches relaxation and coping skills. I can highly recommend it to anyone who is new to meditation." Life Now Meditation Participant 2021

“Participating in the Life Now Meditation program has had a positive impact on me on many different levels. Learning to direct my focus, quiet my mind and the opportunity to share our personal journeys in a safe space are just some of the benefits.” Life Now Meditation Participant 2021

Life Now Meditation is offered to West Australians who have been diagnosed with cancer, or who have experienced a recurrence, secondary or progression, in the last five years.

Primary carers are also eligible to attend (by themselves, or in support of a cancer patient), and are invited to register.

As this is a beginners course, no prior meditation experience is required to participate.

So we can help more people experience the many benefits of meditation, participants are invited to attend a maximum of three Life Now Meditation courses.

Life Now Meditation is an introductory level course running for an hour each week, for six weeks.

The next term of Life Now Meditation is planned to commence in Term 1 2022. Apply now:

Research has found that exercise is an effective medicine for people with cancer. People with cancer who exercise regularly have fewer and milder side effects from their treatments.

For more information about Exercise and cancer, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.

"The Life Now program helped me to get stronger and regain some confidence after my cancer treatment. I loved working out at the gym and talking to other people on the program. Life Now was a great transition for me between treatment and getting back into life, as well as setting me on a good path to a healthier lifestyle." Life Now Exercise Participant 2021

"Do this course if you can! You will receive an individual program and personal attention, and be part of a group of people who understand what you are going through. Even if you think you are coping well, this course helps enormously." Life Now Exercise Participant 2021

"The Life Now Exercise Program has made a significant impact on my recovery post Cancer. The knowledge and encouragement I received has set me on a path of regular exercise suited to me as an individual. Our facilitator, was fantastic - he made the class fun, varied, and encouraged social interaction. Each exercise station is modified to suit the individual, it is gentle yet challenging It was a bonus to meet other lovely people and make friends." Life Now Exercise Participant 2021

Life Now Exercise is offered to Western Australians who have been diagnosed with cancer in the last two years, are currently undergoing cancer treatment or who have completed cancer treatment in the last two years. Primary Carers are eligible to register when the patient they support is also enrolled.

So we can help more people to experience the benefits of exercise medicine, participants are invited to attend one Life Now Exercise course only.

Program contraindications include the following health conditions:
• Development of an acute illness, in addition to the initial cancer diagnosis.
• Any musculoskeletal, cardiovascular or neurological disorder that could place the participant at risk of injury or illness resulting from the exercise.
• Presence of bone metastases (cancer in the bone).
• Severe anaemia.
• Neutropenia.

Following registration, each participant must obtain medical clearance and attend an initial assessment with an accredited exercise physiologist who will develop their individually tailored exercise program (fee applies).

Life Now Exercise includes a one hour class twice a week for 12 weeks. Each class is facilitated by an accredited exercise physiologist.

The next term of Life Now Exercise is planned to commence in Term 1 2022. Apply now:

During mindfulness-based therapies, participants are taught to experience the present moment non-judgmentally, so that they are not excessively thinking of past or future stressors, which can lead to negative thoughts associated with depression and anxiety.

“I found the Mindfulness course I completed with Life Now to have been extremely worthwhile, not only did I benefit from this course with my Cancer associated issues but also surprisingly for my general wellbeing and day to day living, I cannot recommend this course enough, thank you for the opportunity to learn such a valuable tool.” Life Now Mindfulness Participant 2021

“It really helped to clear my mind of depressing and negative thoughts. To realise these thoughts can go as quickly as they come!” Life Now Mindfulness Participant 2021

Life Now Meditation is offered to West Australians who have been diagnosed with cancer, or who have experienced a recurrence, secondary or progression, in the last five years.

Primary carers are also eligible to attend (by themselves, or in support of a cancer patient), and are invited to register.

As this is a beginners course, no prior mindfulness experience is required to participate.

So we can help more people to experience the benefits of mindfulness, participants are invited to attend one Life Now Mindfulness course only.

Life Now Mindfulness includes a two-hour class once a week for eight weeks. Each class is facilitated by a senior mindfulness instructor.

Three mindfulness courses were held in Term 4 2021.

The next term of Life Now Mindfulness is planned to commence in Term 2 2022.

To receive course dates and further Life Now updates, please subscribe to receive Life Now communications by emailing lifenow@cancerwa.asn.au

Possible benefits for cancer patients include improvements in overall quality of life, reduced fatigue, stress, anxiety and depression and improved sleep and mood.

“The Life Now 6-week Yoga course was simply amazing. I have learnt so much as a first timer to Yoga about techniques to support both my body and mind.” Life Now Yoga Participant 2021

“The Facilitator was amazing, so knowledgeable, so inclusive and so attentive to each individual and their different needs. Thank you for such a heart-warming introduction to yoga. I feel blessed to have been part of this program.” Life Now Yoga Participant 2021

Life Now Yoga is offered to West Australians who have been diagnosed with cancer, or who have experienced a recurrence, secondary or progression, in the last five years.

Primary carers are also eligible to attend (by themselves, or in support of a cancer patient), and are invited to register.

As this is a beginners course, no prior yoga experience is required to participate.

So we can help more people to experience the many benefits of yoga, participants are invited to attend a maximum of three Life Now Yoga courses.

Life Now Yoga is an introductory level course running for an hour each week, for six weeks. Each class is facilitated by a senior yoga instructor.

Seven yoga courses were held in Term 4 2021.

The next term of Life Now Yoga is planned to commence in Term 2 2022.

To receive course dates and further Life Now updates, please subscribe to receive Life Now communications by emailing lifenow@cancerwa.asn.au

Research has found that participating in tai chi can have positive effects on fatigue levels and quality of life.

“Thank you so much for your Tai Chi course. I had always wanted to be instructed in this and found it wonderful. I felt like I was flying when I had finished.” Life Now Tai Chi Participant 2021

“Making time for yourself is critical in recovery from any life challenging situation. But finding something to suit you that is easy to act on, is often hard. My Life Now program was easy to access and I felt fully supported. Thank you.” Life Now Tai Chi Participant 2021

Life Now Tai Chi is offered to West Australians who have been diagnosed with cancer, or who have experienced a recurrence, secondary or progression, in the last five years.

Primary carers are also eligible to attend (by themselves, or in support of a cancer patient), and are invited to register.

As this is a beginners course, no prior Tai Chi experience is required to participate.

So we can help more people experience the many benefits of Tai Chi, participants are invited to attend a maximum of three Life Now Tai Chi courses.

Life Now Tai Chi is an introductory level course running for an hour each week, for six weeks.

Three tai chi courses were held in Term 4 2021.

The next term of Life Now Tai Chi is planned to commence in Term 2 2022.

To receive course dates and further Life Now updates, please subscribe to receive Life Now communications by emailing lifenow@cancerwa.asn.au

Meditation helps you relax, channel a calmer outlook, and results are more instantaneous when practiced often.

Mindfulness is more intense and hands-on. Mindfulness skills learnt during classes change how you process your thoughts, how you mentally react to certain situations, and can support long term changes to your thought processes.

Regular exercise during or after treatment can help to:
• Improve wellbeing & quality of life
• Reduce fatigue
• Improve sleeping patterns
• Improve strength & fitness
• Improve physical function
• Manage pain
• Manage nausea
• Maintain & build muscle mass
• Prevent weight gain
• Preserve metabolism
• Maintain bone health
• Reduce depression & anxiety.

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