This is the first of two online workshops with Dr Shubham Kulkarni, the next one being Gandharva and Sound Therapy on Sunday 27th Sept.
As an online workshop you can attend from the comfort of your own home. But if you can, do join us in the Dome and enjoy it with others.
Who Can Join?
This workshop is open to anyone interested in improving mental and emotional well-being, including:
• Students dealing with stress, focus, or emotional challenges
• Working professionals managing work-life balance and burnout
• Parents seeking better emotional health for their children
• Caregivers and healthcare professionals
• Individuals interested in Ayurveda, yoga, or holistic healing
• Elderly individuals looking for mental peace and cognitive support
• Anyone curious about natural ways to maintain mental wellness
• Meditators and spiritual practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of the mind through Ayurveda.
What Will Be Covered?
1. Mental Health in Daily Life
• Ayurvedic perspective on the mind (Manas)
• Practical ways to maintain emotional balance
• Mental health across different life stages:
△ Children △ Adults △ Geriatric
2. Diet & Mental Health (Aahar)
• How food influences thoughts and emotions
• Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic diet explained
• Simple dietary practices for clarity, calmness, and stability.
3. Exercise & Mental Health (Vihar)
• Role of physical activity in emotional well-being
• Ayurvedic lifestyle routines (Dinacharya)
• Simple daily practices for stress reduction.
4. Music & Mental Health (Naad / Sound Healing)
• Concept of Naad (essence of sound) in Ayurveda
• How sound vibrations influence the mind
• Introduction to Indian classical music as therapy
• Practical listening and experiential session.
Key Benefits of the Workshop
Participants will:
• Gain a clear understanding of mental health from an Ayurvedic perspective
• Learn practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional imbalance
• Understand how diet and daily habits directly affect the mind
• Experience music as a therapeutic tool for inner balance
• Develop simple routines for long-term mental well-being
• Improve focus, emotional stability, and overall quality of life
• Learn approaches applicable for self-care as well as family care.
Videos:
Introduction to consultations and workshop (3:05 mins)
The value of sound in creating balance in mind and body (2:50 mins)
Website
You are invited to join a workshop in the Maharishi Dome. We will be connecting online with Dr Shubham Kulkarni for the day.
This workshop offers a holistic and practical understanding of mental health through the lens of Ayurveda, integrating ancient wisdom with modern-day lifestyle challenges.

About the Facilitator:
Dr Shubham Kulkarni, BAMS, MD, PGDPC, MA Psych has 9+ years of experience in the field of mental health and palliative care through Ayurveda.
Dr. Shubham Kulkarni has 9+ years of experience in the field of mental health and palliative care through Ayurveda.
• Specialized in integrating Ayurveda, music therapy, and holistic healing
• Has treated numerous patients with psychological disturbances using Ayurvedic principles
• Conducted 500+ workshops and impacted thousands of participants
• Works extensively in emotional well-being, end-of-life care, and mind-body healing.
His approach combines classical Ayurvedic knowledge with practical, accessible techniques, making it easy for individuals to apply in everyday life.
