Ian Gawler

Ian Gawler is the founder of the Gawler Foundation, has appeared widely in the media and is a sought-after presenter and speaker at conferences around the world. He has conducted workshops and retreats in his native Australia and internationally for more than thirty years and has been a pioneer and played a major role in popularising meditation, Mind-Body Medicine and other self-help techniques in the Western world. With a gift for translating ancient wisdom into a modern context, and having appeared widely in the media, Ian is known for his wisdom and clarity. A long-term cancer survivor, Ian co-founded the world’s first lifestyle-based cancer and MS groups. He has written a number of bestselling books including the classic You Can Conquer Cancer that has been translated into 13 languages. He was awarded the Order of Australia in 1988.