Spa Head, Rejuve - The Spa at Lalit Bekal Resort and Spa, Dr Arun Suraj believes the Indian wellness industry has emerged out of a restricted notion of physical tness and beauty to a holistic goal of physical, mental and emotional wellness.
Please tell us about your professional background.
I have a Degree in Ayurveda from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and Master Degree in Ayurveda - MD in Ayurveda from the same place. I have a total experience of nine years in Wellness, spanning various profiles. I started my career as a Clinical Ayurveda Physician at Agastya Heritage, Kovalam and later worked with Somatheeram Ayurveda Resorts for a short span of time. Subsequently, I joined Orient Spa as a manager and then took a break for higher education (MD Ayu). Later, I joined the Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research, Bangalore in the capacity of an Assistant Professor. After taking a short break from Hospitality sector, I joined back with The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group and am currently working as a Spa Manager in Lalit Resort and Spa, Bekal.
What are your views on the growing wellness industry in India and the world?
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