When you’re a kid, Health is Wealth is just a proverb. But as you grow older, you realize just how golden this rule is. To do anything in life, we need to be in good health. We need to be physically and mentally fit. That is why being aware and conscious of health and wellness is important. Often used together and interchangeably, health and wellness are actually two different concepts. Health refers to an individual’s physical and mental state. This covers diseases and sickness, as well as diet, fitness regime, and other elements which have a direct impact on the individual’s mind and body. Wellness, on the other hand, is a more holistic concept that deals with overall well-being. It is about striking a good balance in life by making conscious choices and progress in all aspects of life - emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. It is the lifestyle of an individual. As an organization, it is your responsibility to create an environment that facilitates and contributes to the health and wellness of everyone involved - be it employees, students, or faculty! So here is a list of the 10 Best Health & Wellness Experts in India that you should invite to your organization today: Dr. Vikram Patel is an Indian psychiatrist, researcher, and professor. He is best known for his work on mental health - especially his research highlighting the correlation between economic conditions and child development and mental disabilities. He is The Pershing Square Officer of Global Health in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School. He is also the co-founder of the Centre for Global Mental Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) as well as the Indian NGO, Sangath. Dr. Patel is a board member of several Govt. of India and WHO expert committees on mental health and public health. For his exemplary contributions to the medical world, Dr. Patel has been awarded the Chalmers Medal (the Royal Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, UK), the Sarnat Prize (the National Academy of Medicine, USA), the Pardes Humanitarian Prize (the Brain and Behaviour Research Foundation, USA), an Honorary OBE (the UK Government), the Posey Leadership Award (Austin College, USA) and the John Dirk Canada Gairdner Award in Global Health (the Canada Gairdner Foundation). Dr. Patel was listed in TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential persons of the year in 2015. To learn more about him, click here.
Luke Coutinho is a globally renowned Holistic Lifestyle Coach. He believes that for a healthy and happy life, it is important to follow a holistic lifestyle - one that revolves around balanced nutrition, adequate exercise, quality sleep, and emotional well-being. Luke started YouCare, India’s first ethical food and lifestyle platform, with the same purpose in mind - to offer integrative and lifestyle medicine to all. The YouCare Wellness Program has now treated over 20,000 patients worldwide, including billionaires, actors, athletes, and spiritual leaders. Luke has four bestsellers to his name & has also won several national and international awards for his work.
Shayamal Vallabhjee is a potent Sports Scientist, Performance Coach, Sports Consultant, and Leadership Coach. Shayamlal has over 18 years of experience working with Olympians and Championship-winning teams in high-performance sporting environments. Apart from this, he has authored four books on sports science and motivation. He was honored as Trainer of the Year by Men’s Health in 2014, was the recipient of the INK & Australia India Youth Dialogue Fellowship, and is also the Global Fitness Advisory Board Member to Herbalife & Organising Committee Member of the United Nations ChangeMakers Conference. His journey on and off-field and experience of life as a monk for three years have shaped his philosophy - the belief that excellence can be achieved if only we learn to starve our fears and feed our courage.
Amit Vaidya is a Wellness Empowerer, Expert Generalist, Author, and Writer. Amit’s medical wisdom and philosophy come from his own life experience. Settled in the US, Amit was a successful media consultant when his life suddenly came to a deathly halt. At the age of 27, he was diagnosed with cancer. Despite aggressive chemotherapy followed by a short-lived remission, Amit found himself battling the same demon again, this time much more lethal. Having lost all hope, he made preparations for his own funeral and decided to make one last trip to India. What he did not realize then was that the country was going to bring him back to life. Encouraged by friends and relatives, he decided to give alternative medical treatment that included meditation, yoga, desi cow milk, ghee, curd, gobar, and go-mutra a go. He then moved to a small village in Kerela where he developed a special bond with a cow. Miraculously, he would become cancer-free. Amit Vaidya has chronicled this unique journey in his best-selling book ‘Holy Cancer: How A Cow Saved My Life.’ He also started Healing Vaidya, an NGO empowering individuals to always be in the driver's seat of their own medical lives. Amit wants everyone to realize the importance of lifestyle, food, trusting our own instincts, and most importantly to live for today. To learn more about him, click here.
Ira Trivedi is a Yoga Acharya and a best-selling author. She has two yoga shows in India, one on Doordarshan National, India’s national channel, and another on India Today, a leading English channel. She is the author of the 10 minute Yoga Solution and My Book of Yoga series featuring Om the yoga dog (a children’s book to introduce yoga to the kids). Ira teaches yoga around the world and was part of the team leading the first International Day of Yoga at Rajpath New Delhi, where two Guinness World Records were created- for the largest yoga lesson and for the most nationalities in a yoga lesson. She is the founder of Namami Yoga, a charity that teaches yoga and life skills to underprivileged children. She is also the founder of Yog Love, an online yoga studio. Ira was listed in BBC 100 women (2017) - a group of 100 most inspiring and innovative women from all around the world. To learn more about her, click here.
Meet Arjun Vajpai, who at the age of 16, became the youngest Indian to climb Mt. Everest (2010). Drawn to mountains and adventure from a very young age, Arjun knew his calling - mountaineering. And he was ready to work for his dream. In 2009, he joined the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. His two years of training culminated at the highest peak of the world - Mt. Everest! But this was just the start. Arjun’s love for mountains has made him the youngest in the world to reach the summit of six 8000m and above mountains. This journey was not without setbacks. Arjun faced all kinds of obstacles - bad weather, natural calamities, and even paralysis. But he always bounced back with his never-back-down attitude and willpower. Arjun will help you realize that sometimes, conquering your Mt. Makalu may require 4 bold, breathless attempts. For Arjun, the mind is everything. What you think you become. To learn more about him, click here.
Munmun Ganeriwal is an Award-winning Nutritionist, Celebrated Lifestyle Consultant, and Best-selling Author. Over the last 20 years, Munmun has worked as a nutrition and exercise consultant for a diverse set of clients from across the globe including Taapsee Pannu and Ekta Kapoor. She holds a master’s degree in nutrition science, is an internationally certified fitness instructor, and is a yoga teacher following the Sivananda lineage of yogic traditions. Munmun has also been studying Advaita Vedanta—propounded by Sri Adi Shankaracharya—for a few years now. Her book Yuktahaar: The Belly And Brain Diet has been the no.1 Best-seller on Amazon in many categories and has been consistently maintaining the same ever since the book was opened for pre-orders. Winner of the 'Award for the Best Nutritionist' by Femina (2018), Munmun is the only gut microbiome specialist in the world who combines traditional Indian foods, ancient Indian yogic practices, and Ayurveda principles with gut microbiota study to understand and fight obesity and other diseases. To learn more about her, click here.
Jaswinder Pal Singh Swanni, fondly known as Just Win Singh, is the Founder of the Institute of Happiness. He is a sought-after Corporate Trainer and Keynote Speaker who has worked with over 140 Top Indian & Global Corporates, such as Adani, Aditya Birla, Alstom, Bajaj, BHEL, Biocon, Bosch, Cadbury, Coca Cola, Colgate, and Crompton. He believes that a Happy Employee is a Productive Employee. Once people are happy from within, their other skills such as leadership, time management, interpersonal communication, etc., naturally fall into place. His talks and seminars focus on building HAPPIER teams by highlighting the importance of balanced living and selfless contribution. Just Win Singh is also an author and has written 5 best-selling books based on the Happiness Course he has created. He counsels people across the globe to a happier life and also has a YouTube Channel to inspire one and all. His motto is – LIVE TO GIVE – and he leads by example by sharing partial proceeds of the sessions with many NGOs & charitable institutions. To learn more about him, click here.
Murali Vijayakumar, or Biglee (a fond name, he has earned over the years in the fitness industry), is a quintessential trainer and coach — strong, knowledgeable, and passionate about taking clients with challenging fitness needs and transforming their bodies and lifestyle for the better. He holds internationally accredited diplomas in nutrition and dietary supplements and is renowned in the fitness and bodybuilding circles for his health-centric approach to fitness. Biglee’s approachable and friendly nature adds to his expertise and knowledge. He not only coaches leading athletes, but also helps patients with medical concerns such as cardiac issues, diabetes, and PCOD, to reach their health and fitness goals. A bodybuilder himself, Biglee has won several titles including Mr. Kanchi (2006 – 2008), Mr. Tamilnadu (2008-2010, 2013,2015,2017), and Mr. South India (2013). Biglee is a fitness expert with a difference — he has something for everyone. To learn more about him, click here.
Corporate-run healthcare system’s negligence and failure in treating a family member’s serious illness was what introduced Mahesh to the world of Health and Wellness. He had then taken matters into his own hands, nursing his relative back to good health using just good nutrition, rest, and an ancient South Indian system of acupressure, called Varmam. The more he studied these ancient, holistic systems, the more he realized their core value, of being able to address root causes of illness and restore people back to vibrant health. He studied with doctors, both allopathic and alternative medicine practitioners, learning to read lab tests and radiology reports as well as tongue and pulse diagnoses. He obtained certification in several of these alternate sciences and began using acupressure as a primary modality to help patients. Mahesh ultimately co-founded Sepalika to help people on a much larger scale. At Sepalika, they provide information on root causes and the right treatment of 13 chronic health conditions. They also have two guided disease-reversal programs. Mahesh has a team of doctors and therapists who work with patients to scientifically reverse their chronic health conditions. Mahesh conducts talks and workshops around the country to help people understand how they can take their health into their own hands; to help them understand clearly, why they are unwell, and what changes they need to make, to restore themselves back to vibrant health. Wish to call one of these leading voices from the Health & Wellness field to your organization? Reach out to us today at contactknuts.in@gmail.com.Health & Wellness
10 Best Wellness & Health Experts In India
1. Dr. Vikram Harshad Patel, Professor of Global Health, Harvard Medical School
2. Luke Coutinho, Globally Renowned Holistic Lifestyle Coach
3. Shayamal Vallabhjee, Sports Scientist & Performance Coach
4. Amit Vaidya, Wellness Empowerer, Cancer Survivor
5. Ira Trivedi, Celebrity Yoga Trainer
6. Arjun Vajpai, India's Most Successful Professional Mountaineer
7. Munmun Ganeriwal, Award-winning Nutritionist & Lifestyle Consultant8. Just Win Singh, Founder, Institute of Happiness
9. Biglee Murli, Fitness & Wellness Coach
10. Mahesh Jayaraman, Co-Founder, Sepalika
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