The Art Of Living Bahrain marked the 98th International Women's Day by organising a 'Free Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop' in association with the Bahrain Cancer Society, on 08.03.2009 at the Art Of Living Bahrain Centre.

About 50 ladies of different nationalities participated. Prominent Bahraini women were invited. Ms Najla Al Shirawi COO, SICO Investment Bank was the Chief Guest and the wife of the Indian Ambassador was the Guest of Honour.

Dr Sara Al Reefy, Vice President of the Bahrain Cancer Society conducted the workshop which included a lecture on early detection and a practical demo of self breast examination. All the participants were given a "shower-hang-up" of tips on how to self examine the breast.

Dr Bhramara presented the benefits of the breath, and the research findings of ‘Sudarshan Kriya’ as regards breast cancer, followed by guided meditation conducted by Ms Rama Nair.

Amazing healing was shared by some of the participants following the meditation (Dr. Ebtisam Al Dallal, CEO, Al Kindi Specialised Hospital, the special guest, reported that she had a severe back ache when she came in for the workshop..but that soon after the meditation there was no trace of it! Inspirational experience sharing by women who survived cancer through sheer will and faith followed.

The whole event was very meaningful and all the ladies expressed their gratitude. As a result of this workshop two projects have sprung up and are in the conceptual stage :

• Breast Cancer Rehabilitation with breath (Sudarshan Kriya) in association with Cancer Society. Part 1 Workshops for Breast Cancer Patients in Remission.
• A free breast cancer awareness camp for the underprivileged women (house maids..) in association with the Indian Ladies association.