Times Health+ and The Yoga Institute reshaping Health and Wellness through its Strategic Partnership
A purpose-filled partnership
The People behind the Curtains
In a wellness industry crowded with flash-in-the-pan trends, a few names still stand as tall and timeless, such as Times Health+'s holistic wellness partner, The Yoga Institute. The institution was founded in 1918 by Shri Yogendra Ji, a renowned yogi often hailed as the father of the modern yoga renaissance. The Yoga Institute isn't just a school, for its walls are interwoven with rich history. Now, as the official holistic wellness partner, it is extending its tapestry of yogic tradition into the digital age.This collaboration was beyond a branding move; it is a strategic alliance that celebrates yoga as an art form and mindfulness. It grounds Times Health+ in credibility and depth and a truly holistic approach. Carrying on its back over 105 years of continuous service, 100,000+ certified teachers, and more than 500 publications. The yoga institute has been the anchor for those seeking physical and emotional awakening. This partnership guarantees that the tech-first yoga experiences offered by Times Health+ remain embedded in celebrating science and tradition.The Yoga Institute's esteemed guidance is accompanied by a handpicked group of senior faculty, all of whom foster deep domain expertise across different facets of wellness.On top of the list stays Vinita Sakpal, a specialist in holistic nutrition and mindful eating. She has a master's degree in food science and nutrition. She currently works as a senior nutritionist and yoga teacher at the Yoga Institute. She blends scientific nutritional planning and yogic lifestyle practices. Her work spans therapeutic diet consultations, wellness counseling, and conducting impactful health workshops and community campaigns.In the paragraph next to hers stands Vinay Zende, an internationally certified yoga teacher trained at The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, through a meticulous 900-hour advanced teacher's training course. He is a yoga teacher and evaluator recognized by the Ministry of AYUSH, GOI, and specializes in teaching Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga, including Kriyas, meditation, and stress management techniques. Since 2019, he has been an integral part of the Yoga Institute's teaching faculty.Further stands Dr. Sneha Rathi, holding a gold medal in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and an internationally certified yoga teacher, also trained at the Yoga Institute, Mumbai, with expertise ranging from joint pain management to postoperative rehabilitation. She seamlessly blends modern physiotherapy with traditional yoga techniques, effectively supporting patients in achieving wellness from a distance as well.Each of these guides isn't just there to lead a class; they embody a legacy of practice that has transformed over thousands of lives, and they strive to reach more as days go by.In an age where wellness has turned into a mere aesthetic, this partnership strives to change that narrative and reframe it as a daily discipline. Together with Times Health+, it is ensured that the users wouldn't be only chasing workouts; rather, they would be returning to themselves through mindful movement, breath, and awareness. They shall be reminded that health is not a trend but a need.
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