Understanding Mental Wellbeing: When Psychiatry Meets Spiritual Wisdom
Join the Ritam Wellness Forum 2026
Theme: Understanding Mental Wellbeing: When Psychiatry Meets Spiritual Wisdom
This inspiring series of events brings together internationally respected spiritual teachers and leading psychiatrists to explore how modern medical science and ancient spiritual wisdom can work together to improve mental health, resilience, and inner peace.
Whether you are experiencing stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, or wish to better understand your mind, these sessions promise valuable insights for everyday life.
Highlights include:
✨ Understanding how the mind influences health and happiness
✨ Practical wisdom from Vedanta for managing stress and emotions
✨ Discussions with renowned psychiatrists and spiritual leaders
✨ Learning how science and spirituality complement one another
✨ Tools for building resilience, clarity, and inner peace
Special Guest
Minister and Spiritual Leader, Vedanta Society of New York.
An internationally acclaimed speaker whose talks have inspired millions worldwide through the practical wisdom of Vedanta. Q & A with Swami Sarvapriyananda
https://www.vedanta.nz/post/understanding-the-mind-through-the-lens-of-medical-science
Hamilton Event (Highly Recommended)
Panel Discussion
Harmonising Medical and Spiritual Sciences for Mental Health
Date: Thursday, 3 September 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
Venue: Phoenix Hall
22 Richmond Street, Frankton, Hamilton
Available in person or via Zoom
Other Events
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Friday 4 September – Auckland
Three Intelligences: Artificial, Human & Spiritual -
Saturday 5 September – University of Auckland
Managing the Mind and Enhancing Resilience -
Sunday 6 September – Vedanta Retreat Centre
The Mind and Its Training (Day Retreat)
Why We Recommend This? Who will benefit?
We warmly encourage our AyuSpa community to take advantage of this rare opportunity to learn from world-class experts in both psychiatry and Vedanta. It is a beautiful complement to your Ayurvedic wellness journey and a chance to deepen your understanding of the mind—the gateway to lasting health and happiness
This event is designed for anyone interested in improving mental wellbeing and understanding the mind.
In Ayurveda, many chronic health conditions are influenced by the quality of our mind. Learning how to care for the mind is one of the greatest investments you can make in your overall wellbeing.
Registration is recommended as places may fill quickly.
You can register by scanning the QR code on the event poster or visiting the Vedanta NZ registration page. Your support will help us to bring more events like this. Or read more.
🎧 Before You Attend
To prepare, we recommend listening to the free podcast:
https://www.vedanta.nz/the-mind
“The Mind in the Light of Modern and Spiritual Sciences”
It offers a wonderful introduction to the ideas that will be explored during the forum.
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AyuSpa – Ayurveda Beauty & Wellbeing
Helping you achieve balance in Body, Mind & Spirit
www.ayuspa.co.nz
📞 027 280 2472
With sincere regards,
The AyuSpa Team
Dr Rachna Kumar Dr Baljinder Kaur
0272802472. rk@ayuspa.co.nz. www.ayuspa.co.nz.