Mental health talks and workshops, grounded in science and yoga.
Practical, engaging sessions for schools, colleges, corporates and yoga teacher trainings, by a neuro-psychiatrist who is also a certified yoga teacher. Every session leaves people with something they can use the same day.
- 📍 Jaipur, and beyond for the right opportunity
- 💻 Online
- 🗣️ English, Hindi & Gujarati
Where I have taught and spoken.
- Sep 2025Basic Mental Health Capacity BuildingGovernment of Gujarat, AhmedabadTrained medical officers to identify, manage and refer common and severe psychiatric disorders in the community.
- Sep 2025Guest lecture, Yoga Teacher Training CourseA Himalayan Yogi Institute, RishikeshTaught human physiology to yoga teacher trainees, bridging medicine and yogic practice.
- Jul 2025CME: 'Developing Psychiatry Practice'Gujarat Institute of Mental Health, AhmedabadModerator and panelist for a continuing medical education session for psychiatrists.
- Jan 2026Poster, Dr. K.C. Dube Award SessionANCIPS 2026, Indian Psychiatric SocietyPresented at the 77th Annual National Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society.
Understanding the Human PsychePodcast: Raising Consciousness with SumitA conversation on how the mind works and how to look after it.
What I can speak on.
Stress, burnout and workplace mental health
Spotting burnout early and building teams that recover well.
Sleep: why it matters and how to fix it
The science of sleep, and simple habits that actually work.
Procrastination, phone and OTT binge habits
Based on my research on binge watching and procrastination.
Exam stress and student mental health
Handling pressure, focus and setbacks during studies.
Breathwork and yoga for mental health
A practical, guided session participants can use the same day.
Recognising anxiety and depression early
Signs to notice in yourself and others, and when to seek help.
Adult ADHD at work and study
What ADHD looks like in capable adults, and what helps.
Mental health first aid
For teachers, HR teams and medical officers: what to say and do.
Don't see your topic? Sessions can be tailored to your audience.
Built for your audience.
- SchoolsStudents, teachers and parents, with age-appropriate sessions.
- CollegesExam stress, habits, sleep and help-seeking for young adults.
- CorporatesBurnout, workplace stress and practical tools for teams and leaders.
- Yoga teacher trainingsPhysiology and psychiatry for yoga teachers and trainees.
Choose a format.
- Talk45–60 minutes, with Q&A
- Interactive workshop2–3 hours, with activities
- Breathwork sessionGuided, practical, 30–60 minutes
- Panel or CMEFor conferences and professional audiences
Honorarium on request
Fees depend on the format, audience and travel. For the right audience and cause, sessions can also be offered pro bono, so please ask.
Invite me to speak.
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