NEW DELHI, OCT 5 : AAYM, the renowned institution dedicated to the holistic practice of Yoga and Meditation, hosted an enlightening webinar titled “Mental Health & Yoga”.

The event saw an enthusiastic and engaged audience, highlighting the importance of yoga in addressing mental health issues.

The webinar featured two exceptional speakers. Dr.Indranill Basu-Ray, a highly accomplished individual with credentials including MD(Med), DNB(Card), FACP, FACC, brought his diverse expertise as a Physician, Scientist, Vedantist, Spiritualist, Meditator, and Yogi.

Additionally, Wesley Pilcher, a globally acclaimed Yoga expert and RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher), shared his wealth of knowledge as a Wellness Consultant, adding depth and valuable insights to the discussion on the synergy between yoga and mental health.

In a world grappling with a mental health crisis affecting 1 in 5 adults, incurring staggering costs of $1 trillion in lost productivity, affordable and effective solutions are urgently needed. Despite only two per cent of global health spending allocated to mental health, AAYM’s webinar presented yoga as a powerful alternative to costly medications, free from side effects and financial burdens.

The event aimed to uncover the secrets of yoga’s healing techniques, offering respite from anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, and more, ultimately leading participants on a transformative path towards mental well-being.

The webinar on Yoga for Mental Health left a profound impact on participants, captivating them throughout the event and addressing the pressing issues of mental health in the context of the global pandemic, including anxiety, depression, job loss, social isolation, and suicide.

It provided valuable insights into the biological and scientific aspects of these challenges, elucidating how yoga and meditation can induce physiological changes to combat them.

Notably, Wesley Pilcher, an internationally renowned Yoga expert, offered expert instructions and live demonstrations of yoga poses tailored to address mental health issues, leaving the audience inspired and well-informed.

Dr.IndranillBasu-Ray, with his extensive knowledge, shared an additional breathing techniques illustrating how attendees could seamlessly integrate mindfulness into their often hectic lives, providing them with a practical tool to enhance their mental well-being. The webinar’s resounding success was underscored by a 100 per cent audience satisfaction rating, affirming its meaningful contribution to improved mental health.

AAYM, the Home of Yoga and Meditation, promotes a comprehensive lifestyle that incorporates physical postures, mental exercises like mindfulness and meditation, breathing techniques, and a balanced diet to help individuals attain the highest goals of life.

The organization hosts residential courses, daily meditation and yogic practices, meetings, and conferences on meditation. AAYM also provides a platform for scholars, researchers, artists, educators, and writers to undertake projects related to the scientific analysis of yoga and meditation’s effects on the human body and society.(UNI)