FLO Uttarakhand, under the leadership of Chairperson Tripti Behl, organized “Echoes of Calm – Sitar for Mental Health & Sound Healing Session,” a specialized wellness initiative. Held at Hotel Ark, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, the immersive event aimed to prioritize mental wellness, self-care, and mindfulness among women entrepreneurs and professionals. The session was based on the serene theme “A Journey Inward. A Harmony That Heals.”
The session featured therapeutic Indian classical music facilitated by renowned sitarist Dr. Rekha Seth, alongside deep vibrational sound therapy led by wellness practitioner, sound healer, and past chairperson Kommal Batra. The multi-sensory gathering provided a peaceful environment for participants to decompress, reduce stress, and explore sound as a powerful tool for emotional balance and inner healing.
Key Objectives
- The primary objective of the “Echoes of Calm” wellness initiative by FICCI FLO Uttarakhand was to reinforce the importance of mental wellness, mindfulness, and self-care as essential elements of daily life.
- Promoting Emotional Balance: Using classical sitar music as a therapeutic medium to foster relaxation, inner peace, and emotional stability.
- Encouraging Mindfulness and Stillness: Creating a space for participants to step away from the fast pace of daily routines, slow down, be present, and embrace quiet introspection.
- Exploring Vibrational Healing: Introducing attendees to the restorative potential of sound and vibrations to aid full-body relaxation, stress reduction, and mental upliftment.
- Connecting with the Inner Self: Providing a multi-sensory, immersive experience centered around the theme “A Journey Inward. A Harmony That Heals” to enhance overall emotional and mental well-being.
Key Takeaways
- Echoes of Calm was conceived as a soulful wellness evening bringing together music, mindfulness, and sound healing.
- The session focused on the theme “A Journey Inward. A Harmony That Heals,” encouraging participants to pause, reconnect with themselves, and experience inner calm.
- The programme brought together two complementary healing experiences:
- Sitar for Mental Health – classical sitar music as a medium for emotional balance, relaxation and inner peace.
- Sound Healing Session – the transformative use of sound and vibrations to promote healing, upliftment and reconnection.
- Dr. Rekha Seth, eminent sitarist and educator with over three decades of experience, facilitated the musical experience, highlighting the therapeutic and calming influence of classical music.
- Kommal Batra, wellness enthusiast and sound healing practitioner, conducted the sound healing experience, introducing participants to the power of sound and vibrations.
- It reinforced the importance of incorporating mental wellness, mindfulness, and self-care into everyday life.
Impact
Around 25 FLO members attended the mind-relaxing and healing session. The initiative aligned with FICCI FLO Uttarakhand’s broader objective of promoting women’s holistic well-being and empowered living.