Charting a new path to well-being: Ujjain to host spiritual & wellness summit
Charting a New Path to Well-Being: Ujjain to host Spiritual & Wellness Summit
The sacred city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh is all set to host the Spiritual & Wellness Summit on June 5. This significant event will bring together an esteemed gathering of spiritual leaders, wellness experts, policymakers and pioneers in Ayurveda, yoga, holistic healing, mental wellness and sustainable living.
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav will grace the occasion with his presence, further reinforcing Ujjain's growing stature as a center of spiritual consciousness and holistic well-being.
The panel discussions at the event will delve into a range of transformative topics, including the integration of ancient wisdom with modern wellness practices, the role of spirituality in mental health, sustainable living and the impact of holistic approaches on personal and societal well-being.
The highlight of the event will be an address by chief minister Mohan Yadav that will delve into Ujjain's timeless spiritual heritage and its rise as a premier hub for yoga, Ayurveda, and meditation.
The discussion on 'Ideating The Partnership Model' will feature Raghwendra Kumar Singh principal secretary, DIPIP; Mukund Prasad, director, Leisure Hotels Group; Swami Chaittanya Hari, founder of Yoga Nisarga & Vedic Yoga School; Dr Ramesh Varier, MD, AVN Group and Dr Megha KL, lead, strategic projects Apollo AyurVAID.
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The panelists will delve into innovative partnership models and reimagine approaches to wellness that bridge the gap between traditional knowledge systems and contemporary health practices.
Sheo Shekhar Shukla, principal secretary, Govt of MP & managing director MP tourism board; Dheeresh Khare, President, CREDAI Madhya Pradesh; Mona Walia, Vice President, Kairali Ayurvedic Group; Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore; Vijay Thakkar Celebrity Fitness & Wellness Expert and Shubham Agnihotri, Co-founder and Vice Chairman Taiwan India Ayurveda Association will share their views during a session on 'Building Wellness Ecosystem & Workforce'.
The discussion will explore strategies to develop a robust infrastructure for holistic health and foster skill development in traditional and modern wellness practices.
The event will also feature key addresses by prominent policymakers, highlighting Ujjain's rising prominence as a destination for tourism, spirituality and holistic wellness.
As India continues to embrace a more holistic approach to health and wellness, the Spiritual & Wellness Summit in Ujjain will serve as a vital platform for dialogue, collaboration and action. It aims to inspire a collective vision for well-being that is deeply rooted in tradition yet forward-looking paving the way for a healthier, more conscious and sustainable future.
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