23rd December 2024: Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital, a leader in holistic wellness, and Transcendental Meditation (TM) India celebrated World Meditation Day with an immersive event highlighting the profound benefits of meditation for mind, body, and soul. The event, held at the hospital’s Shalimar Bagh campus, underscored the synergy between Ayurveda and meditation in achieving balance and harmony.
A session led by certified TM instructors was joined by thousands of practitioners online, fostering tranquility and focus among participants. This was followed by an engaging keynote on how TM complements Ayurveda to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and promote overall well-being. In alignment with Dr. Tony Nader’s initiative, Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital joined the live global meditation program and meditated alongside millions worldwide.
Lakshman Shrivastava, Director of Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital and a renowned 3rd generation teacher of Transcendental Meditation, remarked, “The announcement of The World Meditation Day is a great initiative by the United Nations. It also falls on the birth anniversary of our Guru Shri Bhramananda Saraswati ji who asked Maharishi ji to spread the knowledge of Transcendental Meditation to the world. It is a testimonial of Maharishi Ji’s efforts of establishing Meditation as a household name in over 120 countries from the 1950’s to the present generation.”
Aditi Shrivastava, a certified Transcendental Meditation teacher, added, “World Meditation Day is a global acknowledgment of the timeless wisdom of meditation and its role in fostering mental clarity and inner peace. Transcendental Meditation empowers individuals to navigate life’s challenges with calm and resilience. This day reminds us0 to pause, reflect, and reconnect with our inner selves—a practice that can transform not just individuals, but entire communities. Celebrating this alongside Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital reinforces the deep synergy between meditation and Ayurveda in achieving true harmony.”
World Meditation Day exemplifies Maharishi Ayurveda’s mission to promote holistic health through ancient wisdom. The hospital’s collaboration with the Transcendental Meditation Movement is a testament to its commitment to integrating meditation and Ayurveda as vital tools for modern wellness.