Global Event: “Next-Gen Power: Holistic Wellness”
- May 2, 2025
- 5:00 PM
- YouTube & Facebook channels
- +91-3222-282435
About the Event
The program is being hosted by the National Digital Library of India (NDLI) in association with WHEELS Global Foundation India.
Things to Learn
- What is Holistic Wellness?
- Why does Holistic Wellness Matter Today?
- How to Build Resilience and Promote Balance
- Future Careers in Holistic Wellness
Speaker: Ms. Viji Narayanan
Moderator: Ms. Sujata Roy
Host: Ms. Manali Chowdhury Sengupta
About the Speaker
Chief Speaker : Ms. Viji Narayanan
About the Speaker : Director Of Wellness Programs, WGF
Masters in Anthropology and Public Health, Harvard University
Holistic Wellness Coach, Kerala Ayurveda Academy
Alumnus of IIT Kharagpur
Brief Introduction About the Speaker:
Ms. Viji Narayanan serves as the Midwest Section Convenor/Leader for WHEELS Global Foundation (WGF) and is also the Director of Wellness Programs in the WGF Health Council and her responsibilities include implementing and monitoring their projects on a large scale and delivering healthcare solutions to needy communities using technology, training, and onsite staff.
Ms. Viji Narayanan is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (1991), holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Georgia Tech and currently serves as a Senior Technical Advisor and Solution Architect at KBR, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio.
Deeply committed to social justice and holistic wellness, she pursued a Master’s (ALM) in Socio-Cultural Anthropology with a minor in Public Health/Social Justice from Harvard University, and is certified in Lifestyle Medicine from Harvard Medical School, Nutritional Science from Cornell University, and Health and Wellness Coaching from the Dr. Sears Institute.
She is also a certified Ayurvedic Coach and is currently advancing her studies as an Ayurveda Practitioner at the Kerala Ayurveda Academy. A 200-hour certified yoga teacher, Reiki healer, and meditation practitioner trained under Sadhguru, Viji brings a uniquely integrative approach to wellness rooted in Vedic and spiritual practices.
Ms. Viji is also the founder of the Zen Wellness Lounge, an initiative to promote holistic well-being among students, beginning with a yoga and meditation space at IIT Kharagpur and expanding into a digital wellness platform. Her mission is to cultivate a culture of resilience and well-being, empowering young minds to thrive through holistic, sustainable solutions. </p style=”text-align: justify;”>