Ayurveda to Integrative Health: A Holistic Path to Well-Being
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
On 9 July 2025, Ritinjali hosted a talk by Dr Issac Mathai on ‘Ayurveda to Integrative Health: A Holistic Path to Well-Being’, in collaboration with SOUKYA, the Centre for Escalation of Peace and the India International Centre. Over 240 participants joined the session, both in person and online.
Dr Issac Mathai delivered an inspiring talk on the evolving landscape of wholistic healthcare, drawing from over four decades of experience in integrating Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Naturopathy, and yoga with modern medical systems. He shared the story behind SOUKYA, his globally renowned residential centre for wholistic healing in Bangalore, and outlined its patient-centric, multi-disciplinary approach.
The talk emphasised the importance of viewing health through the interconnected lens of body, mind, and spirit. Dr Mathai shared case examples that highlighted the effectiveness of combining conventional diagnosis with lifestyle-based therapies, including meditation, nature-based healing, proper nutrition, and emotional wellbeing. He cautioned against over-medicalisation and emphasised the power of early intervention, sleep, stress management, and daily mindfulness in preventing chronic disease.
Dr Mathai also spoke about his ongoing anti-ageing research study and how simple lifestyle changes—such as the use of turmeric, lemon, and organic foods—can have profound health benefits. The session concluded with a call for more integrative doctors and health systems that prioritise prevention and personalised care.
A lively Q&A session followed the talk, with active participation from the audience. Attendees raised thoughtful questions and shared reflections, making for an engaging and interactive event.
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