Swami Jyothirmayah  was born in Northern India in 1972 and grew up in a Christian family. From an early age he began studying the Bible. After finishing his education he accidentally signed up for a basic course of “The Art of Living Foundation" in his hometown. Inspired by the founder of the Foundation - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - he finished all the training courses and soon became a world renowned meditation teacher and healer.

Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have experienced miraculous healing of many diseases following his blessings and "Health and Happiness Workshops". Evidences of this are the endless queues of people lining up before him to receive his help. Helping people is his mission and he does it completely free of charge.

He has been invited to Russia, Mongolia, Dubai, Indonesia, Taiwan, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Oman and most recently; to Bulgaria. During healing sessions, often Swami Jyotirmaya has stood for 12-15 hours and blessed/healed thousands of people.

Born in new Delhi, India, Dr. Vijay Rajput started Learning Music at a tender age of eight. He acquired his initial training and guidance from Pt. M. G. Deshpande, Pt. VinayChander Mudgal and pt. Madhup Mudgal ji.Subsequently, he had a rare opportunity to learn for many years under the tutelage of world renowned Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Ji. He has acquired M.A., M.PHIL., PH.D. Degrees in Hindustani Classical music from the University of Delhi.

As a maestro of khayal style of rendition and an artist of international repute, his performances have mesmerized audiences in India and abroad. He has performed in many national and international Sangeet Sammelans festivals and Mahotsave. He  received  KALA JYOTHI award in 2010 for his excellent contribution in educating and promoting classical music in the North East of England.

He is currently based in North East of England in Newcastle upon Tyne. He is as keen a music teacher as a performer and is a visiting lecturer in vocal music at Newcastle University, Leeds collage of Music and VOICE (Education project of VHP(U.K.). 

Dr. Nawal Kant Prinja, Technical Director AMEC Foster Wheeler UNITED KINGDOM.

Professor Nawal K. Prinja Nawal Prinja has 35 years of academic and industrial experience in the civil and defence nuclear sector. He is Technical Director of Clean Energy, AMEC Foster Wheeler, which has 1500 engineering and technology professional staff. In his current role, he is responsible for managing technical capability, technology development and performing engineering and technical governance.

He holds the position of Honorary Professor at two British universities (University of Aberdeen and Brunel University in London). He chairs the Industrial Advisory Committee of the National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC). He has published 3 books and over 45 technical publications related with structural integrity. Currently, he is chairing the International Task Force on Harmonisation of Codes set by the World Nuclear Association’s CORDEL project and has worked with the IAEA as a technical expert to help write their safety guides and chair expert consultancy meetings.

He is a member of the International Scientific Committee of SMiRT and ASRANET and a member of the Technical Assessment Panel of F4E working on the ITER project. He has represented Clean Energy at the House of Lords Select Committee on Nuclear R&D and at the Round Table meeting held with the UK Government on materials research. He was appointed as an advisor to the UK Government to help formulate their long term R&D strategy for nuclear industry and also advises the Ministry of Defence on Nuclear Propulsion Research & Technology programme.

Lana O’Farrell is a holistic therapist working with private and corporate clients. Lana is professional member of ARCHTI – Association of Registered Complimentary Health Therapists of Ireland.

Having worked for over 20 years in international corporate environment, Lana knows first-hand the strains and stresses it can bring.  Lana believes that addressing well-being issues at personal and corporate levels benefits both employers and employees, and is good for society on the whole.
Lana is a regular speaker at wellness and mind, body, spirit events in Ireland and abroad.

Lana is a regular speaker at wellness and mind, body, spirit events in Ireland and abroad. She is the author of the book‘How to Mind your Energy Body’

HOLISTIC offers an opportunity to wellness, yoga and spiritual gurus to present before an eager audience their knowledge and wisdom so that such seekers may find their path to health, happiness and divinity. As a teacher myself, I look forward to the opportunity to serve at their various events and wish HOLISTIC success in all of their endeavors. Sat Nam

A Kundalini Yoga teacher, certified by the Kundalini Research Institute, Los Angeles, Bijay has a holistic approach to health, as well as to the elusive word "Happiness". The principle philosophy behind Bijay's teachings is love and its connection with the fourth chakra in our body called the Anāhata Chakra. Intertwined with his philosophy of love is the emphasis on a pure, organic and natural way of life.

Bijay’s tryst with yoga started 25 years ago. Blessed with an inquisitive mind, he exposed himself to various forms of yoga including Ashthanga Vinyasa and Hatha. But what really inspired him was the style, philosophy and teachings of Mr BK Iyengar.

Bijay is now one of the leading Kundalini Yoga teachers in the world, widely acclaimed and admired for his empathy and feelings driven approach to the science. He conducts Retreats and Wellness Programs based on Kundalini Yoga in India and across cities in Europe, the U.S. , Latin America, the Middle East and in the Asia Pacific Region. Bijay’s impactful wellness programs have touched the lives of thousands of participants across continents.

I sing about the various aspects of life: emotional, spiritual, philosophical & physical. The study of Yoga helps one to grow in all these areas. The Holistic Festival will bring it all together

Geetu Hinduja believes that music should be a celebration of life, with all its strife and struggle, joys and pleasures. She is a Mumbai-based singer/ songwriter, who has been performing for over two decades.

Geetu is a Folk Singer who weaves her way through varied musical terrains. She explores various styles & different genres (alternative, soft rock, pop, indie) bringing to her music a flavor that’s entirely her own. Accompanied by just a guitar, Geetu tells vivid, evocative stories in her songs that instantly transport the listener to the landscape of her mind - her music could be defined as music for the soul.

Geetu has trained formally in Indian classical music under Neela Bhagwat and bhajans under P.D. Jalota. She has also trained under renowned jazz vocalist and composer Mili Bermejo and sung with well-known Mumbai choir Stop Gaps. While her education in music has honed her skills and sensibilities, it is from life that she draws her inspiration – her hopes and dreams, the struggle to belong, and her identity as a woman in Indian society. From Rumi’s poetry to reflections of Mumbai’s street life, from Adi Shankaracharya’s contemplation of the self to the hypocrisy of modern life – all of it finds expression in her powerful voice and instantly memorable melodies.

We are so honored to be coming to Holistic.  In the world, holistic means all inclusive – including people of all ages, religions, and creeds. Within myself, holistic means welcoming all my thoughts, fears, and loves, equally and with equanimity of mind.  Within my family, holistic means taking care of each person as a whole being – their needs, their desires, and their dreams, all given a place to flourish under our roof. Holistic also means bringing body, mind and spirit into balance -in every song, interaction, and moment. We strive for that.  I use chanting, meditation and yoga to bring greater peace within and greater peace without, and I hope to inspire others to do the same. And we are excited to be crossing the Atlantic with the opportunity to connect and learn from other holistic practitioners and thinkers in Manchester, to embrace an ever greater holistic perspective on what each of us can bring to this life in service of the divine purpose and each other

Katie Wise & Bhakti Explosion burst onto the scene in 2015 in Boulder, CO, and have been featured at festivals across the country such as Lovelight, Arise, Hanuman, Tribal Vision, Flow Fest, Shasta Yoga Festival, and Sister Winds. A classically trained pianist, singer, and nationally known yoga teacher and trainer, Katie invites participants at her kirtan events into an embodied experience of the Divine.

Her warm sound infused with sacred mantra, classic rock, and a little dose of chick Power soothes the soul and uplifts the spirit. Her debut album, "Lovolution," produced by grammy-nominee Ben Leinbach, features soulfullead vocals and angelic harmonies soaring over an array of western guitars and Indian instruments such as sitar, dilruba, dotar, harmonium, and tabla drums. You can findBhakti Explosion in Colorado for Kirtan Events, and coast to coast on their Lovolution Tour.

Really looking forward to performing at an event with such a great vibe and purpose. This is a lovely event to bring people together and bond over their innate connections, particularly in the times we now live. Spread the good energy!

Shammi Pithia is building a solid name for himself as a creative composer and producer walking in the shadows of great artists such as Nitin Sawhney, who along with other major artist Talvin Singh, have praised Shammi and his music.Shammi has worked on several projects including a remix for Nitin Sawhney that was released on his album The Last Days of Meaning. Shammi has been performing constantly with notable performances at Glastonbury Festival, The Purcell Room at London’s Southbank Centre, Sadler’s Wells, a headline show at the four-day festival ‘The Symbiosis of Sound’ curated by Talvin Singh at Kings Place and most recently another sold-out show at the Southbank Centres Hayward Gallery to name just a few.

A major endorsement of Shammis ability came in February 2014 where living legend of Classical Indian music Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia flew from India especially to see his concert in Rotterdam. Shammi is a keen collaborator and has been commissioned by the Spanish National Dance Company and has also recently collaborated with dancer Vidya Patel and the Sujata Banerjee Dance Company to create a piece that he and Vidya then went onto perform at the live final of BBC Young Dancer Of The Year 2015 (BBC2) which reached an audience of over a million in the UK alone.

Holistic brings yoga into the 21st century where life becomes a celebration

I am excited to share my yoga with Manchester. Yoga for me is really universal. Anything that helps to still the mind and bring it to the present moment should be shared with the world. Yoga is HOLISTIC as it takes care of the body, mind and spirit. Namaste!

Wayne Yeh started his yoga practice in New York and later has attained various workshops in Bangalore, Chengdu, San Francisco, Montreal, Taipei, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney and the Black Forest, Germany.

Yeh received his western-styled Anusara Yoga Teacher Training where he learnt proper adjustment for Hatha Yoga (Vinyasa Flow). Later, Yeh completed Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Training with the great Indian Yoga Master Krishanji Verna at The Art of Living International Centre where more focus were on the classic Yoga Philosophy with breathing (Pranayama), meditation and chanting. In the recent years Yeh has been practicing Astanga yoga.

Yeh has conducted workshops and courses in various place including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, India, Finland, Italy, France and Germany. Yeh has taught classes from 1-on-1 private classes to large classes with more than 1000 people. Yeh has also given corporate workshops at different hotels including Shangri-la Hotel, Intercontinental Hotel, Sheraton Hotel Kaminski Hotel, Bulgari Hotel (which he was engaged by Lady Gaga and her crew) and Upper House Hotel. Yeh’s private clienteles include senior executives from Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, UBS, ABN Amro; pilots from commercial and logistic airlines; actors and opera singers.

Yeh’s teaching focuses on a fine balance between yoga asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation. Yeh’s friendly and down to earth approach to yoga has helped people of all ages and abilities to enjoy and benefit from yoga.

Kajal Sharma is an exponent of Kathak, a powerful and imaginative artist, who displays breathtaking technique in both pure dance and abhinaya. One of the "TOP GRADE" artists of Delhi Television, outstanding performer and leading disciples of Padma Vibushan Pandit Birju Maharaj. She is a recipient of the State Award by the UP Sangeet Natak Academy Lucknow, also acclaimed many  prestigious national and international recognition and awards-such as "Kalashree", International Young achiever", "Outstanding young personality", "Sringar Mani" and a National award by Indian Jaycees.

She has  performed extensively in 32 countries also held the post of the lecturer of the Performing Arts of Dayal Bagh University Agra. She had been featured in a Kathak DVD, made and released by the Delhi Television Archives, and "SINJINI", by CICD, Leicester, "SRIJAN" by WMT for the global promotion of Kathak.

She currently performs in festivals and reputed shows, also teaching Kathak in Vedic Academy of Indian Culture and Education in Manchester, Wirral and also offering Indian dance workshops in schools, colleges and performing Art Centers. Kajal has played a prominent role as a true promoter of Indian culture, especially in the field of Kathak in North Wales and North West of UK. Many students have been taking kathak dance exams under her guidance. Recently Kajal has been appointed as an examiner by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London. Kajal has been an inspiration to the younger generation. Kajal's talent lies in preserving the distinctive traditional style of the centuries old dance form of Kathak, yet infusing it with fresh creative thinking. She has maintained the structural purity and thematic innovation, thus stretching the boundaries of traditional Kathak without distorting it. Recently Kajal was one of the judges for BBC young dancers contest in finals for south Asian dance category, which will be broadcast on Friday the 7th April.

In 2002, Alfred became the youngest Indian chef to have a Michelin star at age 29. He has had this accolade for 13 years

Alfred was born in Wardha (central India) and lived all over the sub-continent, which expanded his mind to the immense possibilities of eclectic Indian cuisines. As with most chefs, his family played a huge role in his initial culinary orientation.

Being artistically inclined and with a penchant for science, he was naturally drawn to the profession he considers a perfect amalgamation of art and science. After graduating from Chennai’s Institute of Hotel Management in 1993, Alfred was hand picked to undergo advanced chef training at ITC Maurya (New Delhi), including at their flagship restaurants Dum Pukht and Bukhara. In 1996, Alfred headed the kitchen of the legendary Dakshin restaurant, ITC Park Sheraton (Chennai). During this time he worked under legendary chefs such as Manjit Singh Gill, Imtiaz Qureshi, Madan Lal Jaiswal, Praveen Anand and Nisar Waris.

He moved to London in 1999 and joined Tamarind of Mayfair (London) in 2001 as Sous Chef and progressed to become Executive Chef within a year. In 2002, Alfred earned the honor of being the youngest Indian chef to receive a Michelin star at 29 years of age setting his feet firmly on the world’s culinary map.

As Director Cuisine & Executive Chef of Tamarind Collection, Alfred was the creative energy behind Tamarind of Mayfair (London), Imli Street (London), Zaika of Kensington (London) and Tamarind of London (Newport Beach, CA). Alfred designed inventive menus for the restaurants with a keen eye on giving each a distinct brand identity. After nearly 14 years of being an integral part of Tamarind Collection, Alfred is currently working on his own restaurant project in London and is also writing his first book.

Since 2006, Alfred has worked closely with MCC Lord’s, the home of cricket, offering an upscale Indian dining experience in their hospitality boxes.

Alfred has held a Michelin star for thirteen years along with several other accolades. He is highly lauded for his original take on traditional Indian cuisine. His mouth-watering seasonal menus put a fabulous 21st century spin on centuries’ old dishes; delicately balancing creativity and authenticity. It is important to him, to preserve the purity and flavor of ingredients and to present each creation as a complete sensory experience.