How Patanjali Wellness centres are revolutionising healthcare with ancient techniques

Very few traditions have known the importance of holistic wellness as well as Ayurveda and certain ancient Indian techniques have. And Patanjali Wellness, a healthcare initiative developed under Patanjali Ayurveda, aims to integrate traditional Indian practices like yoga and Ayurveda with naturopathy to support health and wellness.

And to promote holistic wellness and health, Patanjali has a network of centres across India offering therapies and lifestyle-based treatments.The conditions addressed Patanjali Wellness offers therapies for a range of health conditions. Be it dry cough, Pulmonary tuberculosis, certain cardiac conditions, high cholesterol, chronic diarrhoea and dysentery, flatulence and digestive discomfort, acidity, Stomatitis, and more. The wellness program operates under the Patanjali Yogpeeth trust, established in 1995 with a focus on promoting yoga and Ayurveda, and overtime, it expanded to include a wellness vertical, especially from the 2010s onwards.

The core idea for the vision was that many health issues arise from lifestyle imbalances, and that these can be addressed through natural living, yoga, and dietary changes, instead of relying on over the counter medications and steroids.

And the treatments they kept were rooted in traditional systems. The Wellness programs emphasise “Swasthya” (health) and “Arogya” (freedom from illness), and combining these principles with non-invasive naturopathic methods such as detox, diet regulation, and therapy help people who see no relief with medicines or wish to avoid them and heal holistically.

Facilities and servicesPatanjali Wellness operates 34 centres across India, including major locations in Haridwar (Patanjali Yogpeeth), Noida, and cities across states like Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Assam. These centres offer both day services and residential retreats, and the therapy plans vary from short stays to extended programs.Some therapies are - Yoga therapy: Yoga is undoubtedly the cure for many problems that arise in the body, and when the movements, asanas, and more is personalised to a person and his or her condition, it benefits even more. Ayurvedic treatments: The wellness centres also engage in Ayurvedic treatments by using herbal medicines, oil applications, and dosha-balancing routines.Panchakarma: Panchkarma is a traditional detox therapy that includes, but is not limited to, methods like purgation, nasal cleansing, and enema. These purify the body from the inside out, and helps flush out toxins. Naturopathy: Treatments such as mud packs, hydrotherapy, massage, and fasting are a part of Naturopathy.

They aim to blend the human body with the elements of Earth, and balances the system within. Apart from these, the Patanjali Wellness centre has many more Kriyas and methods to help people reconnect with their body, mind, and soul, and live a healthier life on holistic and natural terms. What people think about Patanjali WellnessPatanjali's Wellness centres have become popular among people who are looking for alternatives to mainstream healthcare. Its appeal lies partly in affordability and cultural familiarity, and the belief that natural therapies can benefit much more than synthetic medicines could.

The centres cater to a range of people, be it from rural communities or urban households, and offer services at different price levels.In fact, not just in India, Patanjali Wellness has extended its reach outside India through wellness events, workshops, and retreats. Notably, it has hosted programs in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and the UAE in an attempt to introduce Indian wellness practices to a wider audience and engage with the growing interest in natural therapies.Challenges along the way With great power, comes great responsiblity, and Patanjali has always showed amazing results. But over the years, some of Patanjali’s health claims have faced legal and regulatory review, and have been under judicial scrutiny where authorities have asked for more scientific validation. But through the test of time, Patanjali Ayurved has maintained its methods and holistic ways, and have stayed grounded in traditional Indian knowledge.