Stories of Healing and Hope: SOHAM Program (Cancer Recovery & Chronic Illness)
In the journey of life, we sometimes encounter challenges that test not just our physical strength, but our very spirit. The SOHAM course at Kaivalyadhama has become a beacon of hope for those seeking healing, offering more than just practices – it provides a complete transformation of being.
A Naval Officer's Victory Over Cancer
Captain Rakesh Pratap Singh, a helicopter pilot and serving Indian Naval Officer posted in Mumbai,participated in the SOHAM Program conducted by Kaivalyadhama in March 2024. In June 2023, he had received news of advanced stage metastasized pancreatic cancer, with doctors giving him merely 6 months to a year to live.
“Here I am, having defeated the cancer altogether,” Captain Singh shared his incredible journey of recovery against all odds. His journey through cancer recovery led him to the structured wisdom of SOHAM, recommended by his batchmate. While he was already practicing certain yogas and pranayams, it was the structured format delivered by world-class tutors with years of experience that created the breakthrough.
“The structured path that was given here is what has actually given me direction which I need to follow up once I go back and implement in my day-to-day life,” he reflects.
The program didn’t just offer temporary relief – it provided a sustainable foundation for continued healing and growth.
A Doctor's Path to Complete Wellness
Dr. Toral Chauhan’s story represents another dimension of the SOHAM experience. Encouraged by her husband to seek a …she arrived having recently emerged from serious illness that had brought other health complexities. Her words capture the essence of what makes SOHAM special for those recovering from chronic conditions:
“These programs helps– especially those getting out of chronic illness. It gives you a 360-degree support.”
Dr. Chauhan speaks of the carefully designed course structure, the nurturing environment where “worries seem so far away,” and the extraordinary helpfulness of everyone involved. “You feel a connection with the people and the place from the first day,” she shares, highlighting how the practices and specially designed food work together to support the healing exercises.
More Than Recovery – Complete Transformation
SOHAM is more than just a wellness program. It’s a comprehensive approach to healing that addresses every aspect of human experience – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. The structured guidance from experienced tutors, the supportive environment, the thoughtfully designed practices, and even the nourishing food all work together to create conditions for miraculous transformation.
For Captain Singh, it meant not just surviving cancer but thriving beyond it. For Dr. Chauhan, it offered the 360-degree support needed for complete recovery from chronic illness. Both found not just healing, but a sustainable path forward.
These stories remind us that even in our darkest moments, the human spirit combined with the right guidance and practices can achieve the extraordinary. The SOHAM course stands as testament to the power of holistic healing and the incredible resilience of the human spirit.
To learn more about the SOHAM program and begin your own journey of transformation, visit www.kdham.com.
~ Written by Ritika S