CHALLENGES OF WELL BEING IN AND POST-LOCKDOWN PERIOD: EXPLORING AYURVEDA, YOGA AND SPIRITUALITY AS A CONDUIT FOR REJUVENATION AND OVERALL WELLNESS

ABSTRACT

Physical and mental wellbeing are intrinsic to Indian way of life, and now they have become globally acceptable/implementable phenomena. Spiritual philosophy that has been integral to the Indian way of life cannot be separated from wellness and wellbeing of humanity. The potential of wellness systems, developed through centuries of wisdom of this ancient civilization is enormous. What can be the reasons behind people's turning towards wellness and health particularly is a thing to ponder upon for the researchers especially after Covid-19 grappled the world. Due to the disruptions caused by Covid-19 the human race understood the relevance of wellness and wellbeing. Isolation, inability to communicate, inability to travel and inability to have access to rejuvenation activities brought us closer to nature and the ancient Indian wisdom like yoga;the way of living, spirituality i.e the focus on mind and breath in search of the ultimate power and Ayurveda or naturopathy i.e use of home remedies given to us by nature were ultimately the lenders of last resort. This paper will highlight some aspects of the Indian philosophy and the spiritual quest, which can be seen as leading to 'ultimate wellbeing' and 'ultimate wellness'.