The Journey Within

Dr Arun Pillai, Wellness Director, Dharana at Shillim, decodes the many facets of sustainable wellness, and talks about upcoming trends.

- Priyanka Chakrabarti

What’s your definition of sustainable wellness?

It’s a transformative journey that brings about a change in one’s life by adopting wholesome, mindful practices. There’s a saying that prevention is better than cure, and I think, this mantra seamlessly applies to the sustainable wellness sphere too. Treat your disorder before it turns into a disease by following sustainable healing practices. Sustainable wellness doesn’t mean sticking to a restricted diet or spending hours at the gym; it simply means—integrate all essential mindful wellness aspects into your lifestyle.

Can you share your insight on fitness regimes that complement a plant-based diet?

It’s a myth that there are limitations to fitness regimens when someone is practising a plant-based diet. A balanced plant-based diet can provide both energy and nutrients essential for all fitness regimes; be it muscle growth through proteins or carbohydrates for endurance, a plant-based diet can deliver it all! The presence of antioxidants in plant-based diets play a crucial role in tissue repair.

How is the wellness industry shaping up in India?